Japan World rugby's future in the balance over 'Nations League' plan IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Rugby officials grapple with the thorny question of how best to stage Test matches. 12
Japan SA-born trio in Japan's World Cup training squad SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Japan included three South African-born players in their World Cup training squad. 20
Japan Jake White opens up about his future EXCLUSIVE: Listen as Jake White chats to Jan de Koning about life in Japan and what the future holds for the former World Cup-winning Springbok coach. 208
Japan 'Japan's challenge will be preparing to beat Scotland' WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: Japan's biggest and most important match at the 2019 World Cup will probably be against Scotland. 9
Japan England's confidence took a big knock in 2018 IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The fine line between winning and losing can boil down to confidence. 139
Japan Year in review: NZ stumble with eye on World Cup IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Double defending champions New Zealand will head into the 2019 World Cup in Japan as favourites, but Six Nations Grand Slam champions Ireland have proven there are chinks in the All Black armour. 136
Japan Read's Paris deal on ice? TRANSFER RUMOURS: Seems like Racing 92 is not the only candidate that has caught the eye of All Blacks captain Kieran Read. 6
Japan Boks get Japan warm-up NEWS: South Africa will have an ideal opportunity to fine-tune their preparations for next year's World Cup in Japan. 215
Japan All Black legend collects Japanese silverware REPORT: All Black legend Dan Carter slotted five conversions and one penalty as his Kobelco Steelers crushed the Suntory Sungoliath 55-5 to grab the Japan Rugby Top League crown on Saturday. 0
Japan Country of origin: Born in one, playing for another IN THE SPOTLIGHT: There is a belief that it is New Zealand who steals players galore from the (other) islands and that they wouldn't be nearly as good otherwise. 61
Japan Match Officials for the Cape Town Sevens, Day 1 Paddy O'Brien and the other carers looking after the Cape Town Sevens' match officials, have announced the match officials appointed to the matches on Day 1. 0
Japan World Cup Japan city guide - Oita VIDEO: The next stop on our Rugby World Cup guide is the prefecture of Oita on the southern island of Kyushu. 0
Japan World Cup Japan city guide - Fukuoka In the first of our Rugby Wolrd Cup city guides, Jaybor Staunton visits the prefecture of Fukuoka, which sits on the northern shore of Japan’s Kyushu Island. 0
Japan World Cup Japan city guide - Kumamoto The next stop on our Japanese Rugby Wolrd Cup host city guide is Kumamoto on the southern island of Kyushu. 0
Japan WORLD RANKINGS: Ireland move closer to top spot NEWS: While still ranked number two, all of Ireland will feel on top of the world after a superb 16-9 win over the All Blacks. 40
Japan England bounce back to beat Japan MATCH REPORT: Joe Cokanasiga scored a try on his Test debut as England came from behind to beat 2019 World Cup hosts Japan 35-15 at Twickenham on Saturday. 1
Leinster withstand Zebre test as Connacht claim big win Zebre put on a spirited showing but ultimately fell short against Pro14 heavyweights Leinster.
Clermont hit the top, Perpignan finally win Perpignan finally had a win to celebrate, while Clermont Auvergne were too good for Bordeaux-Begles in Top14.
Latest TV numbers illustrate Super Rugby's shocking decline in Australia Rugby union is continuing to struggle for viewership numbers against rival football codes in Australia despite an increase in Super Rugby viewers, according to latest TV figures.
Video - Specman's spectacular debut double leads Bulls in Stormers thrashing In his first Super Rugby appearance, 29-year-old former sevens star Rosko Specman set the Bulls on the road to beating the Stormers 40-3.