Japan applies to host rugby World Cup
Japan has formally applied to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Fiji defeats Japan 24-12
Fullback Taniela Rawaqa's second-half try set up Fiji's 24-12 win over Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup today.
Australia A hold off late Japanese onslaught
Australia A ran in six tries to claim a bonus point in their cup opener against Japan in Fukuoka yesterday.
Japan push 'Classic' All Blacks hard
A "Classic" All Blacks side squeaked past Japan in their final
warm-up before the Pacific Nations Cup.
Japan wins inaugural Five Nations
Japan outclassed Hong Kong 75-29 here Sunday to win the inaugural
Asian Five Nations rugby trophy with a clean sweep of four straight
wins.
Japan players pitted against sumo giants
Japan rugby coach John Kirwan has started sending his players to
brutal sparring sessions with giants of the sumo world in a bid to
toughen up his side.
Japan a potential Super 14 host
Japan being lined up as a possible Bledisloe Cup and base for new
Super 14 team.
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