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RWC kick-off times announced

The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the kick-off times for the 48 matches of the much-anticipated Rugby World Cup to be played in France during the months of September and October in 2007.

Doorey off to Japan

Australian Grant Doorey, Bourgoin's defensive coach, is off to Japan to join John Kirwan.

Kirwan takes charge of Japan

Former Italy coach John Kirwan has signed a two-year contract to coach the Japan national rugby team.

A look back at the rugby year

It has been another action-packed year of rugby, with more matches than ever before - indeed, sometimes bordering on over-saturation.

Rugby carols by candlelight

It wouldn't be Christmas without a few carols, but in keeping with the fact that this is a rugby website, we have cunningly combined the two so rugby fans everywhere can have a little sing-song... Merry Christmas one and all from Planet Rugby!

Japan to 'learn' from the Reds

A delegation from High Performance section of the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) has visited Ballymore to inspect Queensland Rugby's training facilities, with a view to establishing a player and coach development program.

Japan race to France

Japan beat Korea 54-0 in Hong Kong on Saturday afternoon to book their place in the 2007 World Cup in France.

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  • Japan enters 2015 race
  • Taizo goes to Twickenham
  • Pumas scale new rankings height
  • Reds beat Japan
  • Aussie PM XV hammer Japan
  • Preview - Japan v Aus Prime Minister's XV
  • Hong Kong gets Asian qualifiers
  • Roe to lead Prime Minister's XV
  • Japan turns to John Kirwan
  • Japan sacks coach Elissalde
  • Japan tells Elissalde to quit France
  • Japan prepares for Wallaby side
  • Staniforth returns for Yamaha clash
  • Reds too hot for NEC
  • SA wingers to run in Japan
  • Fiji win in Japan
  • Speedy Caucau too slow for take-off
  • Preview - Japan v Fiji
  • Tuitavake helps JABs to 'grand slam'
  • USRFF Auctions Japan Test Match Jersey
  • Preview - Junior All Blacks v Japan
  • Japanese misery deepens in NZ
  • Italy notch up fifty points in Tokyo
  • Preview - Japan v Italy
  • Tongans tonk the Brave Blossoms
  • Preview - Japan v Tonga
  • International fixtures - June/July
  • New era of rugby at Carisbrook
  • Ohata breaks Campese's record
  • IRB Pacific 5 Nations takes shape

The Law corner

Advantage France?
Tackling the scrum!
6N stats Week 2

The Great Planet Rugby Debate!

Jonny's back! But is he:
Better than ever?
 Still re-finding his feet?

Gallery - Super 14 - Round Two

Shark attack: Adam Freier (Waratahs) tackled by Jacques Botes (Sharks) ''Hurricane hair: Cory Jane collides with Liasm Messam'' ''Force(ful) charge: David Pocock on the run'' ''Passing the buck ... err ball: Western Force action'' ''Bantam battle: Jimmy Cowan (Highlanders) and Jano Vermaak (Lions)'' ''Point of impact: Juan Smith charges at the Bulls''
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