Planet Rugby

Japan

Japan

Tokyo Stadium set for makeover

Tokyo Stadium set for makeover

Tokyo's National Stadium is set to receive a major facelift ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Jones gets Japan job

Former Australia boss Eddie Jones has been appointed head coach of Japan, replacing All Blacks legend John Kirwan.

Jones set to coach Japan

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has reportedly been chosen to replace All Blacks legend John Kirwan as Japan's coach.

No easy pools on the Gold Coast

The pools for the opening round of the HSBC Sevens World Series on Australia's Gold Coast have been drawn.

Japan held by gutsy Canada

Japan were denied their first World Cup win in 20 years as they were held 23 points apiece against Canada at McLean Park on Tuesday.

More Japan News

  • Last Match

    World Cup

    Tuesday , September 27 05:00

    Canada badge Canada v Japan Japan badge

    Canada vs Japan Report

  • Japan Fixtures
  • Table
Pool A
World Cup Table
PosTeamPPts
1New Zealand420
2France411
3Tonga49
4Canada46
5Japan42

Special Feature

Special Feature Image

Six Nations Statistics

We take a closer look at the Official Match Data from the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

Planet Rugby Features

The good, the bad and the referee

The good, the bad and the referee

In the latest installment from our series of refereeing features, our guest columnist revisits those two tackles in Dublin.

Six Nations Team of the Week

Six Nations Team of the Week

With the dust beginning to settle after the first weekend of the 2012 Six Nations, we dish out some praise to those who stood out.

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

This week we will be concerning ourselves with conflicting agendas, consistency in the Six Nations and concerns for England...

Green or blue feel for our Tipster

Green or blue feel for our Tipster

Brace yourself for five rounds of games where national pride and hurt goes on the line in what our Tipster hopes is a profitable two months.

Around Planet Rugby

365 Network