PremiumPremiumAll Blacks'Going to end badly': Robbie Deans' words of warning for JapanRobbie Deans expects a fantastic Rugby World Cup, but sees some major challenges in Japan.05 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelRugby World Cup shines a light on Japan's forgotten shrinesChase the RWC beyond the touchline and experience Japan off the beaten path.17 Aug 02:16 AM
TravelNo porn please, we're rugby fans: Japan shops remove adult mags ahead of RWCTwo leading chains of convenience stores are to pull 'adult magazines' from their shelves.22 Jan 10:00 PM
RugbyLive updates: England v JapanFollow live updates as England take on Japan at Twickenham.17 Nov 02:45 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: MPs' dubious junket to watch All BlacksCOMMENT: Trevor Mallard and Gerry Brownlee indulge in some rugby diplomacy.04 Nov 04:00 PM
RugbyRugby: Scotland's John Hardie hails Jamie Joseph as right man to continue Japan success15 Jun 08:30 PM
RugbyJoseph confirmed as Japan coachThe Highlanders have confirmed that coach Jamie Joseph will leave at the end of the Super Rugby season to take up the role as Japan national coach.20 Jan 09:55 PM
RugbyJapan's overnight explosion of rugby feverRugby has entered the mainstream in Japan, reaching a level of awareness that could never have been previously anticipated.19 Dec 04:00 PM
Super RugbyJapan lining up Kiwi for top jobHighlanders coach Jamie Joseph could succeed Eddie Jones as Japan's national coach.16 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandBlossoms click with TradeMe searchersSearches for Japanese rugby memorabilia have skyrocketed on Trade Me since the Brave Blossoms' blistering World Cup opener against South Africa.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupJapan finish on a highThey are the first team to win three out of four pool matches and not get to the quarter finals, but they're still smiling.11 Oct 09:25 PM
Super RugbyRugby: What are Sunwolves?The name of Japan's first Super Rugby team was announced yesterday. We've gathered up everything you need to know about the Sunwolves, the newest team on the block.05 Oct 08:31 PM
Rugby World CupRWC: 3 wins Japan team of the tournamentA Japan win over the US will entitle them to be team of the tournament, according to coach Eddie Jones.04 Oct 04:00 PM
Rugby World CupLive updates: Samoa v JapanLive updates and stats from the Rugby World Cup pool B clash between Samoa and Japan.03 Oct 01:25 PM
Rugby World CupThis is what the Cup's all aboutWHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: David Pocock wins the the day with touching embrace of Nemani Nadolo while All Blacks get some Tube action.23 Sep 04:44 PM
Rugby World CupRugby: Thompson - Japan could reach quarter-finalsFormer All Black Adam Thompson thinks Japan has what it takes to reach the quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup.22 Sep 08:39 PM
Rugby World CupEnglish press: ABs 'look beatable'The English press scent blood, and are looking to take down the favourites.21 Sep 08:00 PM
Rugby World CupJapan's RWC win proof gap is closingJapan's stunning upset of South Africa is proof the gap is closing between the haves and the have-nots, further emphasising why the Wallabies won't take Fiji and Uruguay lightly.21 Sep 05:00 PM
All BlacksTAB's last entry wins consolation prizeThe last man remaining in the TAB's One Punt at a Million competition to be eliminated has won a trip to the Rugby World Cup semi-final and final.21 Sep 09:09 AM
Rugby World CupSpringboks: Confusion reigns supremeThe assortment of South African reaction is as fascinating as the tremors from their World Cup loss to Japan.21 Sep 04:10 AM
All BlacksTAB's last man standing bows out after backing UruguayThe TAB's Punt at a Million competition has come to a premature end21 Sep 01:50 AM
OpinionWynne GraySamurai spirit kicks down history's doorThey may qualify, they may still miss out, but they will be watched every step of the way - by Samoa and Scotland in particular, writes Wynne Gray.20 Sep 09:27 PM
OpinionChris RattueFantastic shot in the arm for RWCJapan's victory over the Springboks is so stunning that it is almost in a league of its own, writes Chris Rattue. Nothing explains this result.20 Sep 09:26 PM
Rugby World CupHesketh hailed a hero after that tryIt's the talk of the World Cup - the result that shocked the rugby world. And the winning try in Japan's historic victory was scored by a Kiwi.20 Sep 01:00 PM
