For years, cashed-up clubs in Japan have raided Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for stars. But the numbers of ...

Springboks fly-half Manie Libbok is reportedly edging closer to leaving the Stormers to take up a sabbatical with a Japanese ...

Two talented South African schoolboys could swap biltong for sushi. Paarl Boys’ High twins, centre Tristan and lock Jayden ...

His return to Randwick might not have gone as planned, but Eddie Jones maintains he’s got no “wounds” to mend with Australian ...

Japan Rugby League One is considering modifying its leave policy to make it easier for players to take time off for the birth ...

Asked for his observations about Australian rugby since resigning in late October ... only 48 per cent of playing time is Japanese players, so there’s not a lot to pick from there.

Japan currently is behind the growing profile rugby in the Asia region through its widely-televised professional Japan League One which has attracted some of the world’s best players.

Wednesday’s rugby news sees the Wallaroo’s broader squad named, French surrendering, Andrew Slack crack the sh!ts about ...