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KOTARO MATSUSHIMA

Kotaro Matsushima is set to appear in his third Rugby World Cup with the Brave Blossoms.
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Sep 3, 2023
'Ferrari' Kotaro Matsushima looking to drive Japan to World Cup glory
Matsushima was one of the stars of the tournament four years ago, scoring five tries as Japan stunned Ireland and Scotland.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 6, 2022
Clermont's Kotaro Matsushima bids farewell to French fans before returning to Japan
Brave Blossoms star Kotaro Matsushima said goodbye to supporters of French club side Clermont following Sunday's final round of the season.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 25, 2020
Clermont's Kotaro Matsushima scores first league tries
Brave Blossoms star Kotaro Matsushima scored his first tries in the French first-division on Saturday in Clermont's 50-29 victory over Pau.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 7, 2020
Kotaro Matsushima makes French Top 14 debut with Clermont
Kotaro Matsushima, who led Japan with five tries at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, made his official debut for French Top 14 side Clermont in a 33-30 win over reigning champion Toulouse on Sunday.
Japan Times
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Apr 15, 2020
Takumi Minamino and Kotaro Matsushima among Japanese athletes selected for Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
Liverpool Football Club signing Takumi Minamino and Rugby World Cup star Kotaro Matsushima were among the Japanese athletes named in Forbes' fifth annual "30 Under 30 Asia" list.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 13, 2019
Japan prevails over Scotland and secures historic berth in Rugby World Cup quarterfinals
Japan beat Scotland 28-21 on Sunday night to claim a place in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time ever, winning Pool A with a perfect record of four wins from four.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 6, 2019
Japan coach Jamie Joseph looking forward to 'real ripper' against Scotland
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph is looking forward to "a real ripper" of a game when his team plays Scotland in its final Rugby World Cup pool match next Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 5, 2019
Unbeaten Brave Blossoms battle past Samoa, moving closer to first trip to RWC quarterfinals
Japan made it three wins out of three at the Rugby World Cup and moved within touching distance of the quarterfinals with a 38-19 victory over Samoa — including a bonus point — on Saturday night.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 21, 2019
Japan's hat-trick hero Kotaro Matsushima says Brave Blossoms will be ready for Ireland match
Hat-trick hero Kotaro Matsushima is backing Japan to shake off its Rugby World Cup stage fright before it plays Ireland next weekend, after the host nation recovered from a nervy start to beat Russia in the tournament opener on Friday night.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 20, 2019
Japan overcomes slow start to triumph over Russia in Rugby World Cup opener
Host nation Japan recovered from an early scare to beat rank outsider Russia 30-10 in the opening game of the 2019 Rugby World Cup on Friday night, sending a raucous crowd at Tokyo Stadium home happy.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 6, 2019
South Africa jumps out to early lead, manhandling Japan in pre-Rugby World Cup match
Japan failed to claim another famous win over South Africa on Friday as the 2019 Rugby World Cup host lost 41-7 to the Springboks in its final warmup match before the tournament begins later this month.
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Rugby
Aug 2, 2019
Japan faces test in clash with Tonga
Japan heads into Saturday's clash against Tonga knowing it will be more than a Pacific Nations Cup match, but a chance to test its strength and technique ahead of this autumn's Rugby World Cup.
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Rugby
Jul 28, 2019
Japan showing off new tricks ahead of World Cup
The tone for Japan's win over Fiji on Saturday was set as early as the third minute when match captain Pieter "Lappies" Labuschagne overruled the wishes of Yu Tamura and told his flyhalf to take the points on offer rather than kick for the corner.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 16, 2018
Italy holds off Brave Blossoms
Japan fell just short of a second straight win over Italy despite a furious second-half fightback on Saturday in a 25-22 defeat to the Azzurri in the first rugby test match ever to be played in Kobe.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 15, 2018
Sunwolves coach Jamie Joseph shuffles lineup for match against Lions
Sunwolves coach Jamie Joseph named his team Thursday for this weekend's Super Rugby clash with the Lions at Johannesburg's Emirates Airlines Park.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 21, 2018
Suntory fullback Kotaro Matsushima named Top League MVP
Suntory Sungoliath fullback Kotaro Matsushima won the Japan Rugby Top League's Most Valuable Player Award on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 2, 2017
Brave Blossoms boosted by return of veteran players ahead of Wallabies test
Japan coach Jamie Joseph sprung a surprise Thursday when he named his 23-man squad to take on Australia on Saturday at Nissan Stadium.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 24, 2017
Ireland routs Japan for sweep
Ireland beat Japan 35-13 on Saturday to sweep their two-game series despite a rousing second-half performance by the 2019 Rugby World Cup hosts.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 19, 2017
Sunwolves' Matsushima relishing clash with former team Sharks
Sunwolves fullback Kotaro Matsushima has extra reason for the Japanese Super Rugby side to come away with a win against the Sharks this weekend.
Japan Times
Rugby
Apr 6, 2017
Sunwolves shake up lineup for weekend clash with Bulls
Timothy Lafaele will lead the Sunwolves against the Bulls on Saturday as Filo Tiatia's side return from a bye week to continue their search for their first Super Rugby win of the season.

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