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2015 RUGBY WORLD CUP

Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 22, 2015
Burger takes All Blacks showdown in stride after battle with life-threatening illness
On Saturday afternoon millions of television viewers, 80,000 Twickenham fans and 45 players will have a flutter of nerves as South Africa and New Zealand prepare for their World Cup semifinal — but not Springboks flanker Schalk Burger.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 20, 2015
Wallabies receive better news on injured players
Australia is growing in confidence that it will be back to full strength for Sunday's Rugby World Cup semifinal against Argentina after getting better news on its injured players.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 19, 2015
Australia, Argentina reach Rugby World Cup semis in Southern Hemisphere clean sweep
The Rugby World Cup will once again be won by a team from south of the equator as the semifinal line-up was confirmed Sunday with Australia and Argentina joining New Zealand and South Africa in the last four.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 18, 2015
All Blacks, Springboks advance to semifinals
South Africa and New Zealand will remain in England for two more weeks, while Wales and France will head home following the first two quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 16, 2015
Wallabies' Kepu says scrum engagements a key against Scotland
Australia's new-found scrummaging prowess is all about attitude, according to prop Sekope Kepu, who is ready to put it to the test again in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 14, 2015
Top League well represented as Rugby World Cup prepares for quarterfinals
Japan may be out of the Rugby World Cup but the Top League is still well represented as the tournament enters the knockout stage.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 14, 2015
Rugby fever sweeps Japan, as Goromaru and Co. become household names
Rugby fever has swept the field in Japan after the national team gained its best-ever three wins at the Rugby World Cup 2015.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 14, 2015
Brave Blossoms determined to capitalize on rugby boom
Around 500 fans were waiting for the Brave Blossoms at Haneda airport on Tuesday, dousing them in a flood of camera flashlights.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 13, 2015
Brave Blossoms return to hero's welcome
Japan's Rugby World Cup heroes returned home on Tuesday with a vow to continue their new "winning culture" when the country hosts the event in four years' time.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 12, 2015
Jones urges Japan rugby chiefs to build on World Cup success
Outgoing coach Eddie Jones said Monday he hoped the Japan Rugby Football Union would not rest on its laurels following the Brave Blossoms' extraordinary Rugby World Cup campaign.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 12, 2015
Brave Blossoms beat U.S. Eagles 28-18, exit Rugby World Cup with three pool wins
Japan put aside the disappointment of not making the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup by wrapping up the pool stage of the tournament with a 28-18 win over the United States at Kingsholm on Sunday evening.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 11, 2015
Japan playing for pride after Scotland win ends Rugby World Cup dream
Japan goes into its final Pool B game Sunday knowing its hopes of a quarterfinal place at the Rugby World Cup have been dashed following Scotland's 36-33 win over Samoa at St. James' Park on Saturday.
Rugby
Oct 10, 2015
Fujita called up for game against U.S.
Eddie Jones sprung a surprise Friday when he named the Japan team to take on the United States on Sunday in the final Pool B game of the Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 8, 2015
South Africa advances to quarterfinals with rout of U.S.
South Africa becomes the first team from Pool B to reach the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup as it hammers the United States 64-0 at Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 6, 2015
Brave Blossoms start preparing for U.S.
Having been given an extra day off following their Rugby World Cup win over Samoalast wekend, the Brave Blossoms began preparations Tuesday for their final Pool B game against the United States on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 5, 2015
Japan coach Borthwick praises team's work ethic
Japan forwards coach Steve Borthwick praised the work ethic of the Brave Blossoms on Monday, saying their willingness to learn was key to their success at this Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 5, 2015
Jones ready to listen to England approach
Eddie Jones is open to an approach from the Rugby Football Union about coaching England but thinks incumbent Stuart Lancaster deserves a fair review first, the Japan coach said on Monday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 4, 2015
Japan awaits news on injured Ono, Sa'u
Japan faces a nervous 24 hours as the Brave Blossoms await the full extent of injuries to Hitoshi Ono and Male Sa'u.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 4, 2015
Japan shows mettle in victory over Samoa
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Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 4, 2015
Japan preserves quarterfinal dream with 26-5 win over Samoa
Japan kept alive their hopes of a quarterfinal spot at the Rugby World Cup with a superb 26-5 victory over Samoa on Saturday.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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