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WALLABIES

Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 2, 2017
Flanker Hooper appointed Wallabies captain
Flanker Michael Hooper has replaced Stephen Moore as captain of the Wallabies after the veteran hooker elected to step down ahead of his retirement from international rugby at the end of the season.
Rugby
Mar 15, 2017
Brave Blossoms to host Australia in Yokohama
The Japan Rugby Football Union confirmed Wednesday that the Brave Blossoms' test against Australia on Nov. 4 will take place at Yokohama's Nissan Stadium.
Rugby
Feb 7, 2017
Arrest made in bugging of All Blacks' hotel
Australian police have arrested and charged a 51-year-old man with public mischief after an investigation into the discovery of a listening device at the All Blacks hotel in Sydney ahead of their Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies last year.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 15, 2016
Japan to host Australia for first time
Japan will host Australia on Nov. 4, 2017, in a landmark test match, the Japan Rugby Football Union and Australian Rugby Union jointly announced Thursday.
Rugby
Jun 26, 2016
Wallabies coach Cheika braced for backlash
Michael Cheika is expecting critics to "put the boot in" after the Wallabies were swept 3-0 by England in their June series but expects a handful of experienced European exiles to boost Australia's Rugby Championship campaign.
Rugby
Jun 25, 2016
England holds off Australia to complete series swep
A ruthless England side beat Australia 44-40 in a thrilling rollercoaster of a third test on Saturday to inflict a first 3-0 home series sweep on the Wallabies since 1971.
Rugby
Apr 19, 2016
Kobe appoints ex-Wallabies assistant McKay as new coach
Kobe Kobelco Steelers named former Wallabies and Tonga assistant Jim McKay as their new head coach on Tuesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 26, 2015
Australia beats Argentina to set up Rugby World Cup final clash with All Blacks
The 2015 Rugby World Cup final will be a trans-Tasman affair after Australia topped Argentina 29-15 on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 20, 2015
Wallabies receive better news on injured players
Australia is growing in confidence that it will be back to full strength for Sunday's Rugby World Cup semifinal against Argentina after getting better news on its injured players.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 16, 2015
Wallabies' Kepu says scrum engagements a key against Scotland
Australia's new-found scrummaging prowess is all about attitude, according to prop Sekope Kepu, who is ready to put it to the test again in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.
Rugby
Sep 5, 2015
Cheika declares Australia's World Cup starting lineup set
Michael Cheika has declared his starting 15 for Australia's World Cup bid nailed down but the Wallabies coach is likely to keep everyone guessing until days before their tournament opener against Fiji.
Rugby
Sep 2, 2015
Australia lays groundwork for test match with Japan
A test match between Japan and Australia is on the cards following the establishment this week of the Australian Rugby Foundation Japan Chapter.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Excitement returns to tourist spots in Japan one year on
On May 2, the streets of Arashiyama, a well-known tourist destination in Kyoto, were filled with tourists, including many from abroad, ahead of the four-day weekend.
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.

Podcast

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