Potential new All Blacks Coach selection process underway

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When a list of names was put forward as potential candidates for the vacant All Blacks Coach position last week, the New Zealand Rugby administration was inundated with quality choices. From domestic title winners, to European and International rugby leaders. It all makes for an interesting selection process, and a widely anticipated appointment. Widely; well […] READ MORE



Rugby World Cup: Japan Vs Scotland

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Japan are on the verge of qualifying for the quarter-finals for the first time in their history and if that happens, expect unprecedented scenes of delight across this amazing country. They opened this tournament with a 30-10 win over Russia and last weekend’s thrilling 38-19 victory against Samoa, where a Kotaro Matsushima try in the […] READ MORE


Reasons why Japan Brave Blossoms are RWC favorites

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Japan rugby may soon be the main rugby team fans will be talking about; aside from the Kiwis from New Zealand. Hugely popular, as well as being successful in their home-World Cup tournament. This boost in popularity came about after their victory over Samoa which recorded the biggest ever broadcast audience in Japan. World Rugby […] READ MORE


Rugby World Cup – Japan winning more than games

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Hosting your own Rugby World Cup leaves you with several burdens. One, you have to perform reasonably well and two, you have to engage the wider audience into your spectacle. This is easier said than done, especially for a country that takes a lot to remove sumo wrestling from the headlines – something Japan’s opening […] READ MORE


Japan Rugby World Cup set to go off with a Bang

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Japan will become the first tier-two nation to host a Rugby World Cup this year. After stunning the world in 2015 Jamie Joseph’s side will look to repeat the experience again but this time on home turf. Rounding off David Challis’ tier two preview series we look at the potential for the Japan side. For […] READ MORE