Rugby Dec 15, 2020
Japan seeks top-level competition ahead of 2023 reunion with Eddie Jones
The Brave Blossoms head coach wants to recreate the preparations that led to Japan's quarterfinal run on home soil in 2019.
Rugby Dec 14, 2020
Brave Blossoms to face England and Argentina at 2023 Rugby World Cup
Japan was drawn against an England coached by Eddie Jones, who masterminded Japan's stunning upset of South Africa at the 2015 World Cup.
Rugby Dec 9, 2020
The fullback, who played a key role in Japan's famous 2015 Rugby World Cup win over South Africa, will play one more Top League season for Yamaha Jubilo.
Rugby Nov 9, 2020
The Japan Rugby Top League announced Monday it will go back to the future by moving its Jan. 16 season opener to the National Stadium, the centerpiece of the postponed Tokyo Olympics. The opening day battle sets up a rematch between Toshiba Brave Lupus' Michael ...
Rugby Oct 22, 2020
Brave Blossoms to face British and Irish Lions for first time in June
Japan will play the British and Irish Lions for the first time on June 26, 2021, at Edinburgh's Murrayfield stadium, the Japan Rugby Football Union said Wednesday. The Brave Blossoms will take on the Lions, comprised of the best players from England, Scotland, Wales and ...
Rugby Sep 14, 2020
Brave Blossoms won't play at all in 2020 because of pandemic
by Andrew McKirdy
Brave Blossoms have not played a match since their World Cup quarterfinal defeat to South Africa on Oct. 20 last year.
Rugby Sep 5, 2020
Can Japan make the most of its Rugby World Cup legacy?
by Andrew McKirdy
One year after the global tournament kicked off, the impact of COVID-19 is hampering efforts to build on the hugely successful event.
Rugby Aug 28, 2020
The Brave Blossoms had been scheduled to participate alongside Europe's traditional Six Nations sides as well as fellow invitee Fiji.
Rugby Jul 28, 2020
Scotland could get Japan rugby rematch in eight-nation tournament
Scotland will get the chance to avenge their defeat by 2019 Rugby World Cup host Japan when the Six Nations countries along with the Japanese and crowd-pleasing Fiji compete in an eight nation tournament from November 14 to December 5, British media reported on ...
Rugby Jun 15, 2020
Rugby World Cup star Kenki Fukuoka gives up Olympic aspirations for career in medicine
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Brave Blossoms star has decided to focus his attention on club rugby while also trying to get into medical school.
Rugby Jun 15, 2020
Rugby World Cup star Kenki Fukuoka gives up Olympic aspirations for career in medicine
Kenki Fukuoka will continue to play in the Top League while studying to enter medical school.
Olympics / Summer Olympics / Rugby Jun 13, 2020
Rugby World Cup star Kenki Fukuoka gives up on bid to make Olympic sevens team
Rugby World Cup star Kenki Fukuoka will give priority to pursuing a medical career and abandon his bid to play sevens at the Tokyo Olympic Games next summer, a source said Saturday. The 27-year-old, who is studying to become a doctor, had planned to bid ...