Japan win IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy Japan will compete in the IRB Junior World Championship 2015 after they defeated Tonga 35-10 in the final of the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Hong Kong on Saturday. The Japanese, orchestrated superbly by half-backs Genki Okoshi and captain Rikiya Matsuda, scored four tries, including a penalty […]
Japan backed up their victory over Wales with a hard fought 16-13 win against IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2013 leaders Canada in Nagoya on Wednesday. While the result does not put Japan in contention for silverware, it will further the ‘feel good’ factor surrounding Rugby in Japan as the nation gears up to host Rugby […]
– Match venue selection process and pillars of tournament vision announced – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledges full support of Japanese government – Tournament set to excite and engage the nation with planning and preparation on track – Event to showcase Rugby, Japan and Asia and generate significant benefits for host cities and host nation […]
Day one of IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Freire and Temuco in southern Chile provided no major surprises with pre-tournament favourites Japan and Italy securing bonus-point wins while Canada and Chile also managed victories. A hat-trick from speedy winger Kai Ishii was enough for last year’s beaten finalists Japan as they ran out 40-20 […]
– Tournament to inspire participation in Asia with planning on track – Government, business and sport focused on outstanding event – Decade of sport underway in Japan as Tokyo hosts HSBC Sevens Organisers of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan believe that the tournament will provide the perfect platform to attract new fans to the […]