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Japan
Force bring in Yamada
Western Force have announced the signing of Japanese international wing Akihito Yamada ahead of their tenth season of Super Rugby.
Japan lift Loamanu's lifetime ban
Leicester back Christian Loamanu is free to resume his international career for Japan after his indefinite ban was lifted by the JRFU.
Japan turn to Guardiola for help
Japan boss Eddie Jones has turned to Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola to help him improve the Brave Blossoms' fortunes.
Georgia put five past Japan
Georgia bounced back from last week's heavy defeat to Ireland as they cruised past Japan, winning 35-24 at Mikheil Meshki Stadium.
Preview: Japan v Georgia
Japan take on Georgia on Sunday with a side that shows four changes and two positional switches from the team that started last week's 18-13 win over Romania.
More Japan News
- Japan, Argentina added to Super Rugby
- Rankings: Ireland move up to third
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Goromaru boots Japan past Romania
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Preview: Romania v Japan
- Rankings: Australia rise, England fall
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Maori All Blacks squeeze past Japan
- Japan change five for Maori
- Jones back at work after stroke
- Taylor starts for Maori
- SANZAR trio lead IRB Rankings
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Ruthless Maori thrash Japan
- Japan set to get Super Rugby side
- Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2013
- Four-year anniversary for All Blacks
- Tanaka re-signs with Highlanders
- Japan back-row on his way to Sarries
- Match officials for November Tests
- Jones eager to bring in White
- RWC tickets set to go on sale
- Gloucester name side to face Japan
- Japan tipped for Super Rugby team
- IRB to change to World Rugby
- IRB to launch definitive Hall of Fame
- Japan name side to face Scotland
- Tier Two fixtures for November
- Canada to host Japan in June
- Scott's only focus on Japan
- Choosing Singapore would be 'crazy'
- Rising Japanese star joins Brumbies
- Asian duo battle for Super Rugby team
- McCaw warns of fast-paced Japanese
- Asian tour for Maori All Blacks
- Japan hooker extends Rebels deal
- Loose Pass
- Rankings: Japan climb into top 10
- Brave Blossoms sting Samoa
- Deans takes Japanese coaching job
- Rebels sign Japanese international
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Italy's dire run continues in Japan
- We want to win every game - Jones
- Samoa face Tonga in PNC opener
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Preview: Japan v Italy
- Borthwick to coach Japan forwards
- Same again for Japan
- Japan book World Cup spot
- Jones on Japan and Borthwick
- 500 days until the Rugby World Cup
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Japan get better of USA
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Preview: USA v Japan
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Japan go eight in a row with win
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Preview: Canada v Japan
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Japan hammer Spain
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Japan put 40 on Russia
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Preview: Japan v Russia
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Gloucester thrash Japan XV
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Scotland too strong for Japan
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Preview: Scotland v Japan
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All Blacks hit 50 in Tokyo
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Preview: Japan v New Zealand
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Preview: Japan v USA
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Japan edge out Canada
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Japan stun Wales in Tokyo
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Preview: Japan v Wales
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Wales scrape past Japan
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Preview: Japan v Wales
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Fiji down Japan in Pacific Nations Cup
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Tonga see off Japan
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| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
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| 1 | Japan | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Samoa | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Scotland | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | South Africa | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | USA | 0 | 0 |
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Special Feature
Quotes of 2014
It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.
Planet Rugby Union Photos
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Gallery: Japan 18 Maori All Blacks 20
Relive all the thrilling action from the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo
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Gallery: Maori 61 Japan 21
Relive the action from the try festival in Kobe here.
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In pics: Japan 6 New Zealand 54
We take a look at some of the best images from New Zealand's clash against Japan in Tokyo
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RWC pics: Tuesday action
We look at stills from matches between Canada and Japan in Napier, and Italy and USA in Nelson.
Gallery: Japan 18 Maori All Blacks 20
Relive all the thrilling action from the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo
Japan photo galleries homePlanet Rugby Features
Far Side Preview: North v South
It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.
Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014
We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!
Loose Pass
Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.
Newbies of the Year
Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.
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