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, 21:27
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 21, 00:00
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
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 7, 00:25
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, 18:55
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, 22:27
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, 14:06
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, 22:09
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, 07:00
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, 17:50
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, 19:28
James Ryan available to lead Ireland against Japan
The Leinster lock will take the armband in the absence of Johnny Sexton.
Jul 1, 14:58
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, 16:49
Erasmus doubts Japan will join Rugby Championship
South Africa overcame the World Cup hosts 26-3 in Tokyo.
Oct 20, 16:55
South African strength sends valiant hosts Japan out of World Cup
The Brave Blossoms are out of the tournament.
Oct 20, 13:39
Japan boss Jamie Joseph describes previous loss to South Africa as "rehearsal"
Hosts face South Africa this weekend.
Oct 18, 16:51
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, 19:31
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, 05:41
Jamie Joseph: 'Japan were preparing for Ireland match for three years'
Jamie Joseph insists meticulous preparation let Japan outgun Ireland.
Sep 28, 12:56
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, 07:42
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, 07:19
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, 09:30
