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Japan prop run over by car

Japan prop Takuma Asahara was forced to miss the team’s training camp after being hit by a car while on a night out.

Bath enter race for Vermeulen

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is being pursued by English Premiership side Bath as a possible signing after he finishes his stint in Japan.

Japan blank Georgia

Lock Wimpie van der Walt scored a try as Japan thrashed Georgia 28-0 at the Toyota Stadium on Saturday.

Italy break losing streak

Italy survived a late Japan fightback to win 25-22 in Kobe on Saturday and draw the series 1-1.

Japan hammer poor Italy

Japan beat Italy 34-17 in Kyushu on Saturday to extend the Azzurri’s winless run to eight games.

Bulls prop moves to Japan

John-Roy Jenkinson has been released from his contract with the Bulls to further his career with the Sanix Blues in Japan.

Wallaby legend George Smith has been sacked by Suntory Sungoliath after his arrest for the alleged assault of a taxi driver. The 37-year old was arrested in Tokyo on New Year’s Eve after he allegedly assaulted a taxi driver after refusing to pay his taxi fare. Smith, who denied the allegations, was detained in prison for 18 days after prosecutors… Read more →

Japan reveals World Cup mascots

The mascots for the 2019 World Cup are mythical, lion-like creatures, who were believed in ancient Japan to chase away evil and bring happiness.

Smith detained for 18 days

Former Wallabies star George Smith was held in police custody for 18 days before being released without charge after his arrest for alleged assault in Japan. Japanese media reported that Smith was apprehended by police on New Year’s Eve after he allegedly refused to pay a 10,000 yen (R1,112) taxi fare and attempted to flee, before punching the pursuing taxi… Read more →