Rugby Oct 10, 2021
Canada eliminated from Rugby World Cup; Uruguay clinches spot
Despite a first-leg victory last week, Saturday's drubbling in Valparaiso meant Canada would miss the sport's marquee tournament for the first time.
Business / Economy Jan 7, 2021
Japan and Uruguay sign pact to tackle customs offenses and boost trade
Japan and Uruguay signed a pact Thursday aimed at promoting cooperation in simplifying customs procedures and cracking down on the infringement of intellectual property rights and the smuggling of drugs, guns and goods. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Uruguayan counterpart Francisco Bustillo inked the Customs ...
Basketball / B. League | B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Dec 12, 2019
Mathias Calfani helps Brave Thunders with solid play
by Ed Odeven
Mathias Calfani's passion for basketball is evident on every possession. He's an active presence on both ends of the floor. On defense, his arms constantly move with purpose to distract opposing players. His eyes never stop focusing on what's happening around him. He exudes confidence ...
National / Crime & Legal Oct 31, 2019
Kumamoto nightclub files criminal complaint against Uruguay rugby players
A Kumamoto city nightclub filed a criminal complaint Wednesday against players on the Uruguay Rugby World Cup team, alleging they damaged property at the establishment, the nightclub's lawyer said. The club, called Bacon Egg, lodged a damage report after two players tackled a staff member ...
National Oct 16, 2019
Uruguay players assault staff and damage Kumamoto restaurant after last Rugby World Cup loss
Two players from the Uruguay team tackled a staff member and damaged property at a restaurant in the city of Kumamoto during a drinking session following their final game of the Rugby World Cup, police said Wednesday. The police are investigating the alleged assault and ...
Rugby Oct 13, 2019
Determined Wales fends off Uruguay, moves on to quarterfinals
A scrappy Wales was made to work hard for victory against Uruguay but prevailed with a bonus point 35-13 win on Sunday to top Pool D and set up a quarterfinal with three-time finalist France. Wales clung to an eight-point lead with seven minutes left ...
Rugby Oct 5, 2019
Wallabies' Jack Dempsey, Lukhan Salakaia swap jerseys due to 'embroidery mishap'
Australia center James O'Connor has been ruled out of the Pool D clash against Uruguay in Oita at the World Cup on Saturday, while loose forwards Jack Dempsey and Lukhan Salakaia have switched jerseys due to an "embroidery mishap." O'Connor had suffered a corked thigh ...
Rugby Sep 30, 2019
Uruguay's upset of Fiji boosts interest in rugby at home
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Uruguay notched its biggest win at the Rugby World Cup with an opening-game upset of Fiji in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture on Wednesday, a result that has made the team a hot topic back home. "I think that our game against Fiji has given a big ...
Rugby Sep 28, 2019
Georgia coach Milton Haig reminds his players of Uruguay's progress
While the rest of the rugby world was in shock at Uruguay's surprise victory over Fiji earlier this week, Milton Haig was not at all surprised as he prepared his Georgia side for their Pool D clash in Kumagaya on Sunday. The South Americans produced ...
Rugby Sep 25, 2019
Uruguay upsets Fiji as tsunami-hit Kamaishi hosts first Rugby World Cup match
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Wednesday may have been a little breezy, but overall it was an absolutely beautiful day with a vivid blue sky above as Kamaishi Unosumai Recovery Memorial Stadium hosted its first-ever Rugby World Cup game. Uruguay pulled off a stunning upset in the Pool D contest, ...
National Aug 7, 2019
by Satoshi Sugiyama
Prompted by deadly shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, that left 29 people dead over a 13-hour period from Friday, the Foreign Ministry warned Japanese citizens in the United States to stay vigilant against such dangers. "Heeding to the possibility that shooting incidents ...
Soccer Jan 25, 2019
Japan has been drawn with two-time defending champion Chile, Uruguay and Ecuador in Group C for this year's Copa America in Brazil, the South American Football Confederation announced Thursday. The Samurai Blue, currently ranked 50th by FIFA, will open their campaign against No. 13 Chile ...