World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup final match between Fiji and Japan on October 18, 2024
Preview:Japan vs. New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Japan and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 24, 20:27
 Japan players celebrate after the match on September 28, 2023
Preview:Japan vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Japan and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 20, 23:00
 Australia head coach Eddie Jones on the pitch before the match on July 8, 2023
Eddie Jones appointed Japan head coach for second time
Japan confirm the appointment of Eddie Jones as their head coach for the second time following the 63-year-old's departure from Australia.
Dec 13, 13:30
 Japan players celebrate after the match on September 28, 2023
Preview:Japan vs. Argentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between Japan and Argentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 6, 23:25
 British and Irish Lions celebrate a try against Japan on June 26, 2021
Preview:Japan vs. Samoa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Rugby World Cup clash between Japan and Samoa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 26, 17:55
 England's Lewis Ludlam during training on September 13, 2023
Preview:England vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between England and Japan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 15, 21:27
 Japan's Michael Leitch celebrates scoring their fourth try with teammates on September 9, 2023
Japan battle past debutants Chile in World Cup opener
Japan battle to a 42-12, bonus-point victory over Rugby World Cup debutants Chile in Toulouse, moving above England in Pool D.
Sep 10, 13:06
 Japan players line up during the national anthems before the match on August 26, 2023
Preview:Japan vs. Chile - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between Japan and Chile, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 21:09
 The William Webb Ellis trophy Rugby World Cup trophy is pictured in a general shot in December 2020
2023 Rugby World Cup preview: Team-by-team guides including form, squads and predictions
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France, Sports Mole provides a team-by-team guide including predictions, squads and recent form.
Sep 4, 06:00
 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell pays tribute to "dynamic" Japan after Ireland win
Andy Farrell's side were lacklustre in the first half at the Aviva Stadium in front of 3,000 spectators.
Jul 3, 16:50
 Ireland's James Ryan pictured in February 2020
James Ryan cleared to lead Ireland against Japan
The second row was tipped to replace the injured Alun Wyn Jones with the Lions.
Jul 1, 18:28
 Ireland's James Ryan pictured in February 2020
James Ryan available to lead Ireland against Japan
The Leinster lock will take the armband in the absence of Johnny Sexton.
Jul 1, 13:58
 Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland during the announcement on June 2019
Preview:British and Irish Lions vs. Japan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's British and Irish Lions tour curtain-raiser as Warren Gatland's side face Japan at Murrayfield, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jun 24, 15:49
 Wales boss Warren Gatland pictured on November 1, 2019
British and Irish Lions to face Japan at Murrayfield next summer
It will be the Lions' first meeting with Japan.
Oct 21, 07:48
 Japan coach Jamie Joseph pictured on September 19, 2019
Erasmus doubts Japan will join Rugby Championship
South Africa overcame the World Cup hosts 26-3 in Tokyo.
Oct 20, 15:55
 South Africa's Faf de Klerk scores their second try against Japan on October 20, 2019
South African strength sends valiant hosts Japan out of World Cup
The Brave Blossoms are out of the tournament.
Oct 20, 12:39
 Japan coach Jamie Joseph pictured on September 19, 2019
Japan boss Jamie Joseph describes previous loss to South Africa as "rehearsal"
Hosts face South Africa this weekend.
Oct 18, 15:51
 Gregor Townsend pictured on September 30, 2019
Gregor Townsend laughs off Japan's jibes
World Rugby chiefs have yet to decide if the match at the International Stadium will go ahead.
Oct 11, 18:31
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt pictured on September 20, 2019
Jacob Stockdale impressed with Joe Schmidt's 'balance as a coach'
The head coach has seemed calm in the face of his side's mixed performances at the Rugby World Cup.
Oct 5, 04:41
 Japan's players celebrate beating Ireland at the 2019 Rugby World Cup on September 28, 2019
Jamie Joseph: 'Japan were preparing for Ireland match for three years'
Jamie Joseph insists meticulous preparation let Japan outgun Ireland.
Sep 28, 11:56
 Ireland's Jack Conan in action on February 9, 2019
Ireland fear Jack Conan foot injury could prove to be "setback"
Back-rower Conan faces a nervous wait on the extent of his foot injury.
Sep 27, 06:42
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt pictured on September 20, 2019
Joe Schmidt puts pressure on referee ahead of Japan clash
Australian referee Angus Gardner will be the man in charge when the Irish meet the World Cup hosts.
Sep 27, 06:19
 Japan coach Jamie Joseph pictured on September 19, 2019
Japan coach Jamie Joseph: 'At times Ireland are illegal'
Prop Yusuke Kizu alleged Cian Healy "steps out" and illegally angles in at scrummages.
Sep 26, 08:30