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Jones cleared to continue advisory role in Japan

Eddie Jones has been cleared to continue as a consultant for Japanese Top League side Suntory Sungoliath after the Rugby Football Union said there is no conflict of interest.

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Lions to face Japan in June ahead 2021 tour

The British and Irish Lions announced on Wednesday they will host Japan in Edinburgh next June ahead of their tour of South Africa.

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Hooper to take six month sabbatical in 2021

Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper will take up a six-month sabbatical deal to play rugby in Japan, leaving the NSW Waratahs without their biggest star for most of the next Super Rugby competition.

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Springboks Marx signs for Japan's Kubota Spears

South Africa's World Cup winning hooker Malcolm Marx has signed for Japanese Top League side the Kubota Spears.

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Smith, Cruden to join Japan's Kobe Steelers

New Zealand World Cup winners Ben Smith and Aaron Cruden will join Kobe Steelers, the Japanese rugby union team said on Friday, following in the footsteps of other high-profile compatriots like Dan Carter.

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265dReuters

World Rugby unveils qualification format for 2023 World Cup

World Rugby has announced the qualification process for the 2023 World Cup in France aimed at promoting a "genuine opportunity" for all unions, the game's global body said on Monday.

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England's Kruis to play in Japan next season

England lock George Kruis and Welsh centre Hadleigh Parkes will play in Japan for the Panasonic Wild Knights next season, the Top League club said on Monday.

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All Blacks great Dan Carter set to leave Japan's Kobelco Steelers

Three-time World Player of the Year Dan Carter announced he was leaving Japanese Top League side Kobe Steelers in an Instagram post on Friday.

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Leitch fears Japan failing to build on World Cup heroics

Japan's fairytale run to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals was a highlight of last year's tournament but with the afterglow all but gone captain Michael Leitch fears not enough is being done to secure the Brave Blossoms a place at the game's top table.

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Japan's Top League canceled due to coronavirus

Japan's Top League is cancelling the remaining 42 matches of the season to help stem the spread of the coronavirus and safeguard the health of players and spectators, organisers of the rugby union competition said in a statement on Monday.

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361dSam Bruce

COVID-19, No future and heavy defeats: Life at the Sunwolves

They have just 12 more games. Their home games remain shrouded in uncertainty. And they're coming off consecutive 45-plus point defeats. But with rugby buzzing after the World Cup, the Sunwolves are simply getting on with the job, as Jake Schatz explains.

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416dReuters

Wales to tour Japan and New Zealand

Wales will take on Japan and New Zealand in three test matches in June and July as part of their summer tour this year.

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Japan's Mafi fined for assaulting teammate

Amanaki Mafi pled guilty to assaulting former team mate Lopeti Timani in New Zealand in 2018.

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Jamie Joseph to continue as Japan coach through 2023

Jamie Joseph is out of the running to coach the All Blacks after he inked a new deal to remain in charge of Japan through to the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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England return to Japan for 2020 tour

Eddie Jones and England will return to Japan to play two Test matches next year.

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483dTom Hamilton

Rugby World Cup 2019 -- ESPN's Team of the Tournament

With the dust settling on the Rugby World Cup, we assess the past six weeks of world-class rugby and the star performers.

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497dTom Hamilton

Springboks rock Japan out of their Rugby World Cup dream

The hosts have brought something new to rugby's top table, and the sport needs to ensure that their next opportunity is not another four years away.

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South Africa end Japan's World Cup dream, set up semifinal against Wales

The Springboks proved far too strong for the host nation, who became the first Asian nation to play in the Rugby World Cup knockout phase.

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503dTom Hamilton

Riding the noise -- Inside Japan's 'outrageous' attempt to win the Rugby World Cup

The excitement around Japan's rugby team has reached fever pitch ahead of their quarterfinal against South Africa on Sunday.

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503dReuters

Scotland face disrepute charges over legal threat

Scotland has been referred to a disputes committee over their comments about the potential cancellation of their World Cup clash against Japan.

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505dReuters

Brilliant Japan secure emotional first trip to Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

The hosts will face South Africa in the last eight after a brilliant and poignant victory over Scotland, hours after Typhoon Hagibis ripped through the country.

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Japan's Rugby World Cup game against Scotland to go ahead

Japan's decisive Pool A match with Scotland at the Rugby World Cup will go ahead as planned at Yokohama Stadium on Sunday night.

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507dReuters

Scotland CEO threatens legal action over Japan game

Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Mark Dodson said he is ready to launch a legal challenge to prevent World Cup organisers cancelling his country's game against Japan.

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507dTom Hamilton

Joseph: Typhoon talk has 'undermined' Japan success

Japan coach Jamie Joseph feels his side's achievements are being "undermined" by the speculation over whether Sunday's game against Scotland will go ahead.

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Samoa coach 'bewildered' by referee decisions

Samoa coach Steve Jackson said he was left bewildered by some of the refereeing decisions during his side's defeat to Japan.

2019 Rugby World Cup Table

Pool A
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	Japan	4	+53	19
2	Ireland	4	+94	16
3	Scotland	4	+64	11
4	Samoa	4	-70	5
5	Russia	4	-141	0
Pool B
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	New Zealand	4	+135	16
2	South Africa	4	+149	15
3	Italy	4	+20	12
4	Namibia	4	-141	2
5	Canada	4	-163	2
Pool C
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	England	4	+99	17
2	France	4	+28	15
3	Argentina	4	+15	11
4	Tonga	4	-38	6
5	United States of America	4	-104	0
Pool D
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	Wales	4	+67	19
2	Australia	4	+68	16
3	Fiji	4	+2	7
4	Georgia	4	-57	5
5	Uruguay	4	-80	4

2019 Top ScorersRugby World Cup

Points
Tries

Yu Tamura , FH
51
Matches 5
Kotaro Matsushima , FB
25
Matches 5
Kenki Fukuoka , W
20
Matches 4

Kotaro Matsushima , FB
5
Matches 5
Kenki Fukuoka , W
4
Matches 4
Kazuki Himeno , BR
1
Matches 5

2019 RankingsRugby World Cup

JPN11^th
Tries Scored 1^st South Africa : 27 Tries Scored
SA1^st
13
27
JPN8^th
Points Difference 1^st South Africa : 149 Points Difference
SA1^st
53
149