Japan

The 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia has sparked strong demand, with over 1.3 million tickets already secured. Global pre-sales shattered records, heavily driven by passionate traveling fans following expanding regional pools. Ticket data reveals distinct trends regarding which fixtures, teams, and venues are performing well versus those seeing …

The Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) has officially launched a bid to host the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2035, thereby aiming to bring the prestigious tournament back to Asia. Anchored by the core message of “No Side Spirit,” the campaign is strategically timed to coincide with the JRFU’s 100th …

The USA Women’s Eagles got their WXV campaign underway with a thrilling win over Ireland. Canada double was noteworthy. The Men defeated the USA in Japan while the Women halted the England Women’s winning streak in England. Poli-USP secured the Paulista title hours after Brazil’s narrow loss to the Netherlands. …

Japan will return to the Pacific Nations Cup final after a one-sided 63-14 victory over the USA in Osaka on Saturday. The Brave Blossoms dominated from start to finish and little trouble with their opponents, besting the Eagles in virtually every capacity en route to scoring nine tries – all …

Fiji clinched their spot in the Pacific Nations Cup final with a 45-29 victory over Canada in Osaka on Saturday. While the defending champions were clearly the better side, the Maple Leafs exceeded expectations with some ambitious attacking play and will take credit from the four-try performance against the much-higher …

Canada continues their Japan tour against Fiji on Saturday in what will act as a Semi Final for an abbreviated Pacific Nations Cup. It’s a chance for the two-time defending tournament champions to get back in the win column after a disappointing Nations Cup series in July. The Maple Leafs …

The stage is set at the historic Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka as Japan hosts the USA Men’s Eagles in a highly anticipated Pacific Nations Cup semi-final showdown this Saturday, September 12, 2026. This high-stakes knockout clash renews a fierce international rivalry, with the Brave Blossoms entering as firm favorites …

A dominant set piece led Japan to a comfortable 57-12 victory over Canada on Saturday. While the Brave Blossoms weren’t quite at their clinical best, they had more than enough to cruise past a depleted Maple Leafs side in Niigata. The Canadians were missing several of their top players, including …

Canada resumes their 2026 schedule in Niigata on Saturday, where Japan plays host as part of their union’s 100 year anniversary campaign. While both sides travel to Osaka for the Pacific Nations Cup next week, this match is not part of the tournament. It’s a big challenge for the Maple …

Joe Taufete’e will travel with the USA Eagles to Japan for the Pacific Nations Cup. The 34-year-old hooker is one of 31 players selected by Head Coach Scott Lawrence for the two-test series that opens against Japan in Osaka on September 12, followed by a match opposite Fiji or Canada …