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F A CUP

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Rugby
May 31, 2023
Rugby World Cup 'timely' as sport deals with off-field problems
Issues in the sport over recent months have included clubs in England continuing to experience financial woes and Welsh players threatening to strike over contract problems.
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May 25, 2023
Panthers finish off Hurricanes to sweep into Stanley Cup Final
The Panthers will face either the Vegas Golden Knights or Dallas Stars in the Stanley Cup Final.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 24, 2023
Shota Horie, Rikiya Matsuda back in Japan squad for World Cup training camp
The Brave Blossoms' final World Cup squad will be announced in early August.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 21, 2023
Spears' Bernard Foley stakes World Cup claim with League One title
The 33-year-old is vying with several players including Quade Cooper, Ben Donaldson, Carter Gordon and Noah Lolesio for the Wallabies' No. 10 shirt.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 16, 2023
France withdraws as host of 2025 Rugby League World Cup
Organizers said a lack of funding meant hosting the tournament carried unacceptable financial risks.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 12, 2023
Japan drawn into same pool as former champion Iraq for Asian Cup
'We've been put in an extremely difficult group,' Samurai Blue manager Hajime Moriyasu said. 'Our objective is winning the championship. '
Japan Times
Rugby
May 11, 2023
Eddie Jones finalizes Wallabies staff ahead of 'smash and grab' World Cup bid
The Australian has been slowly building his coaching team since taking over from the axed Dave Rennie in January, with all 11 members now on board.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 9, 2023
Faf de Klerk says Springboks motivated to 'prove world wrong'
The feisty scrum-half believes the underdog tag fits the fourth-ranked defending world champions ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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May 7, 2023
Yuri Yoshida wins first Japan women's major title
The 23-year-old finished at 1-over 289, three strokes clear of South Korean runner-up Shin Ji Yai, at Ibaraki Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 2, 2023
FIFA threatens to pull broadcast of Women’s World Cup in Europe
Gianni Infantino described offers from 'Big 5' nations as undervalued.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 2, 2023
Shuichi Gonda determined to reach next World Cup despite obstacles
The 34-year-old faces a lack of national team call-ups following his club's relegation to the second division of the J. League.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 1, 2023
Daizen Maeda sets up winner to help Celtic top Rangers in Scottish Cup semifinals
Japan forward Daizen Maeda set up Jota's 42nd-minute winner as Celtic held off Rangers 1-0 in the Scottish Cup semifinals on Sunday, while Hidemasa Morita scored for Sporting Lisbon in Portugal.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 30, 2023
Japan to face Australia and Germany in tough FIBA World Cup group
Japan is cohosting the tournament, which opens in late August, with the Philippines and Indonesia.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 25, 2023
Japan's Yui Hasegawa and Moeka Minami on a mission at Women's World Cup
After making their tournament debut four years ago in France, the two Nadeshiko Japan stars want to bring the former world champion back to the winner's podium.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 25, 2023
FIFA receives four bids to host 2027 Women's World Cup
The hosts will be appointed by the FIFA Congress on May 17, 2024.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 25, 2023
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi could miss World Cup with knee injury
A South African Rugby Union insider said on Monday that the 31-year-old World Cup-winning skipper had seen specialists and is set to meet another on Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 24, 2023
Manchester United beats Brighton to set up clash with Manchester City in FA Cup final
The nail-biting finish was a fitting ending after 120 scoreless minutes of wild swings in a game that careened from end to end all night.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 18, 2023
World Rugby to trial card review system ahead of men's World Cup
The concept will be tested at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship in South Africa in June.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 18, 2023
Argentina to replace Indonesia as FIFA Under-20 World Cup host
FIFA withdrew hosting rights from Indonesia last month after protests against Israel's participation the tournament.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 13, 2023
Japan looking to host Rugby World Cup as early as 2035
The Japan Rugby Football Union said Wednesday it is aiming to host the women's Rugby World Cup as early as 2037 as part of its mid- and long-term strategy, a plan that could see Japan host the men's World Cup in 2035.

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