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.
298 days ago
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.
2 years ago
England qualify for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Japan beat Samoa
Japan beat Samoa 28-22 to secure England's place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals and Pool D winners.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
Ireland edge out Japan as fans return to Aviva Stadium
Ireland were missing players on Lions duty, while other senior players were rested.
4 years ago
Gregor Townsend reveals team bonding session
Warren Gatland's attack coach was part of the Lions side that triumphed in South Africa 24 years ago.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
South Africa players dominate shortlist for Rugby Union Writers' Club personality
The Springboks are represented extensively following their success at autumn's World Cup.
5 years ago
Japan boss Jamie Joseph describes previous loss to South Africa as "rehearsal"
Hosts face South Africa this weekend.
5 years ago
Japan coach Jamie Joseph: 'At times Ireland are illegal'
Prop Yusuke Kizu alleged Cian Healy "steps out" and illegally angles in at scrummages.
6 years ago
Japan set to bench captain Michael Leitch for Ireland clash
The Brave Blossoms are ready to spring a surprise in selection.
6 years ago
Leitch says Japan will not bow down to England at Twickenham
Eddie Jones, the former Japan coach, had warned the Brave Blossoms to go to the temple and pray ahead of the game.
6 years ago
Japan bow out of Rugby World Cup with convincing win over USA
Japan end their Rugby World Cup adventure with a 28-18 victory over USA at the Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester.
10 years ago
Five-star Scotland claim bonus point in victory over Japan
Scotland score five tries in the second half to ease to a 45-10 bonus-point victory over South Africa conquerors Japan at the Rugby World Cup.
10 years ago
Half-Time Report: Greig Laidlaw kicks Scotland ahead against Japan
Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw kicks four penalties in the first half to hand his side a 12-7 lead over Japan in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash.
10 years ago
Live Commentary: Scotland 45-10 Japan - as it happened
Relive the action as Scotland secure a bonus point in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup, thrashing Japan 45-10 at Kingsholm.
10 years ago
Japan's Michael Leitch keen to avoid one-hit wonder status at Rugby World Cup
Japan captain Michael Leitch is confident that his team will not become one-hit wonders at the Rugby World Cup after stunning South Africa in their opening match.
10 years ago
Japan coach Eddie Jones after South Africa win: 'We didn't read the script'
Japan coach Eddie Jones expresses his delight after his side ignored the script and fought back to beat two-time champions South Africa in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener.
10 years ago
Japan captain Michael Leitch: 'We've trained three years to beat South Africa'
Captain Michael Leitch says that Japan's shock Rugby World Cup victory over South Africa was three years in the making.
10 years ago
Late Japan try stuns South Africa
A late try from Karne Hesketh gives Japan a 34-32 victory over South Africa, after the Springboks had been reduced to 14-men when Coenraad Oosthuizen received a yellow.
10 years ago
Half-Time Report: South Africa hold narrow lead over spirited Japan
Japan more than match South Africa in an entertaining first half of the Rugby World Cup Pool B opener, with the Springboks holding a narrow 12-10 lead in Brighton.
10 years ago
Live Commentary: South Africa 32-34 Japan - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Japan's shock win over South Africa in their opening match at the Rugby World Cup.
10 years ago
Result: Tonga 31-18 Japan
Tonga record a 31-18 victory after a fighting contest with Japan in Auckland.
14 years ago
