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Australia's Michael Hooper during the 2019 World Cup in Oita.
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Jan 15, 2025
Wallabies great Michael Hooper set for comeback with Japan move
The 33-year-old played the last of his 125 test matches in 2023 before being unceremoniously axed by then-coach Eddie Jones.
Bristol's Ilona Maher (left) takes a selfie with fans after her first match with the team on Jan. 5.
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Jan 13, 2025
Ilona Maher shines in first start for Bristol
Her arrival at Bristol has boosted replica shirt sales, while the club's Instagram following has soared from 21,000 to 67,000.
Bristol Bears' Ilona Maher takes a selfie with fans after a match against Gloucester-Hartpury on Sunday in Bristol, England.
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Jan 7, 2025
Rugby 'superstar' Maher on a mission to promote women's game
The 28-year-old has signed a three-month contract with English women's Premiership side Bristol.
The Bristol Bears' Ilona Maher takes a selfie with fans after her team's match against Gloucester-Hartpury in Bristol, England, on Sunday.
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Jan 6, 2025
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher draws record crowd in debut for Bristol
She came off the bench for the final 20 minutes at Ashton Gate to huge cheers but was unable to make a major impact.
U.S. star Ilona Maher has the largest social media following of anyone in rugby.
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Jan 2, 2025
World Rugby chief says U.S. star Ilona Maher will help fuel World Cup fever
The versatile American back — a breakout star at the 2024 Paris Olympics —  is the world's most popular rugby player on social media
National team great Michael Leitch participates in the Japan Rugby League One season-opening news conference on Dec. 9.
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Dec 20, 2024
Japan Rugby League One plays leading role through tough days in Japanese rugby
At the JRLO’s official 2024-25 season kickoff press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 9, the mood could only be described as festive and upbeat.
France and New Zealand in action at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, on Nov. 16
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Dec 10, 2024
New Zealand agree to keep 2025 France tests at home
The French Rugby Federation last week refused to play in North America.
Australia coach Joe Schmidt will face his former team when the Australians face Ireland on Saturday.
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Nov 29, 2024
Australia coach Joe Schmidt not expecting hero's welcome in return to Ireland
Current Ireland coach Andy Farrell says the New Zealander deserves "all the accolades" he receives because "of what he did for Irish rugby."
Japan has won four games and lost seven since Eddie Jones took over in January.
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Nov 27, 2024
Eddie Jones tells Japan to keep faith after heavy defeats
Japan has won four games and lost seven since the Australian took over in January.
Eddie Jones walks onto the field before Japan's test against England in London on Sunday.
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Nov 25, 2024
Eddie Jones gets rude welcome from 'clown' in return to Twickenham with Japan
Eddie Jones said he was abused by a fan at halftime in his return to Twickenham for the first time since being fired as England boss in Japan's 59-14 defeat on Sunday.
England's Tom Roebuck (left) attempts to get away from Japan wing Jone Naikabula during their match in London on Sunday.
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Nov 25, 2024
Japan coach Eddie Jones calls for patience after blowout loss against England
Jones' inexperienced starting lineup had a combined total of 201 caps, while England had 622.
Japan's Warner Dearns battles with England's George Martin during a match at National Stadium in Tokyo in June.
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Nov 23, 2024
Match with Japan likely to leave England with more questions than answers
Japan has never beaten England and it will be a shock to compare with its 2015 World Cup win over South Africa if the Brave Blossoms triumph this weekend.
Australia rugby head coach Joe Schmidt ahead of his team's clash against Wales at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Sunday.
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Nov 19, 2024
Australia not focusing on Grand Slam sweep after thrashing Wales
Sunday's result condemned Wales to a national record 11th consecutive test defeat.
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
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Nov 19, 2024
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
Up to 17 teams are slated to join this year’s Asian Japanese Rugby Cup tournament in Malaysia on Dec. 14.
France's Antoine Dupont acknowledges the crowd after his team's win over New Zealand in Saint-Denis, France, on Saturday.
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Nov 17, 2024
Antoine Dupont praises France's 'pragmatism' in victory over All Blacks
Dupont had a quiet game by his standards, after his two assists in last week's win over Japan.
Japan coach Eddie Jones kicks a ball during a training session before a match against England on June 21.
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Nov 8, 2024
Head coach Eddie Jones makes six changes before Brave Blossoms face France
After facing France, Japan plays Uruguay on Nov. 16 and England eight days later.
La Rochelle prop Uini Atonio (center) drives the ball during the French Top 14 rugby union match between Union Bordeaux-Begles and Stade Rochelais in La Rochelle, France, on Oct. 20.
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Nov 5, 2024
Injured Atonio called up to France squad before Japan test
La Rochelle's Atonio, who weighs more than 140 kilograms, had been expected to miss this Saturday's game with Japan in Paris.
The All Blacks perform the haka before facing Japan in Yokohama on Oct. 26.
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Nov 1, 2024
All Blacks coach calls haka part New Zealand's DNA after recent criticism
How opposing teams should respond to the haka has long been a thorny topic.
Japan's Yoshitaka Yazaki tries to tackle New Zealand's Mark Tele'a during a match on Saturday in Yokohama.
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Oct 27, 2024
After All Blacks loss, Brave Blossoms' new crop of players still needs time to bloom
The 64-19 score was not as bad as it looks on paper, but Saturday's game in Yokohama showed Japan has a long way to go to compete with the best.
New Zealand's Patrick Tuipulotu looks to shed a Brave Blossom tackle during the two sides' match in Yokohama on Saturday.
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Oct 26, 2024
Ten-try All Blacks thrash Japan to open end-of-season tour
New Zealand kicked off their end-of-season tour with a convincing 64-19 victory over a lively Japan side in an entertaining test in Yokohama on Saturday.
U.S. Osprey accidentally drops cargo into sea in Okinawa
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Search for suspect underway after fatal stabbing at Nagano Station
The crime scene where three people were attacked near JR Nagano Station on Wednesday
Large fire breaks out near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower
Smoke rises from a fire at a commercial building near Tsutenkaku Tower, in Osaka, on Tuesday.
Fuji TV scandal sparks probes on exploitation within TV industry
Fuji Media Holdings' headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward. The company will hold an extraordinary board meeting on Thursday over the firestorm sparked by TV host Masahiro Nakai's alleged sexual misconduct.
Drunken driver hits and kills 19-year-old student in Fukushima
Fukushima Prefectural Police have arrested an alleged drunken driver who fatally struck a 19-year-old in Fukushima Prefecture.
Dodgers introduce Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki
Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki speaks during his introductory news conference with the team in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Japan-made games part of a rising tide of indie greatness
One of the brighest spots of Japan's indie gaming landscape in 2024 was Sonokuni, and with more incubators and other avenues of support springing up, there may be more games like it in the future.
Terunofuji’s career was unique — and great
Yokozuna Terunofuji enters the ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo earlier this month during what would be his final tournament.
Fuji TV scandal sparks probes on exploitation within TV industry
Fuji Media Holdings' headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward. The company will hold an extraordinary board meeting on Thursday over the firestorm sparked by TV host Masahiro Nakai's alleged sexual misconduct.
For kids, Japanese food ‘is a doorway to exploration’
"A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food" is the first edition of the Asia-centric series to focus on rice balls, fermented soybeans and other Japanese staples.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Atsuyoshi Koike, the president and CEO of Rapidus, says there is a “sense of urgency” when it comes to Japan’s efforts in manufacturing semiconductors. “We have to make sure we are successful,” he says.
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