It’s official: Tokyo Olympics to be postponed until 2021
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has reached an agreement with the International Olympic Committee to postpone the games until 2021.
Waiting game for Saffas abroad
Many players based at overseas clubs remain subject to local training regimens despite the pandemic and their desire to return to their families in South Africa. JON CARDINELLI reports.
2019 RWC most watched rugby event ever
A record of around 857-million people watched the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan via World Rugby’s network of rights-holding broadcast partners, translating into a 26% increase in viewership from the tournament in England in 2015.
Coronavirus puts Super Rugby matches at risk
An outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in Japan is threatening to force the cancellation of Vodacom Super Rugby games involving the Tokyo-based Sunwolves.
B&I Lions set for Japan warm-up
The British & Irish Lions are reportedly lining up a historic first Test against Japan before their 2021 tour to South Africa.
Record attendance for Top League
The Japanese Top League season kicked off over the weekend with record attendance numbers for the opening round of action.
Senatla grabs two as Blitzboks thump Japan
The Blitzboks got their Cape Town Sevens campaign off to an excellent start with a comfortable 49-0 victory over Japan on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.
From the mag: Once in a lifetime
Japan enjoyed a fairytale World Cup campaign at their home tournament, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time, writes RICHARD FREEMAN.
Joseph out of All Blacks coach race
The Japanese Rugby Union has officially confirmed that Jamie Joseph signed a new contract to extend his tenure as coach of the national team.
Reports: New proposal for world championship
Reports in the UK suggest Japan and Fiji could join a new world championship including the Six Nations and the Rugby Championship nations.
