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106dTom Hamilton

Jones appointed as Japan head coach

Former England and Australia boss Eddie Jones has been confirmed as Japan's new head coach through to 2028.

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106dReuters

Eddie Jones named Japan head coach

The Japan Rugby Football Union has named Eddie Jones as its new head coach.

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164dESPN

Rugby World Cup Daily: Controversial no-call that has left France fuming

What. A. Weekend! Just 24 hours after witnessing one of the most incredible spectacles, fans were treated to another with the Springboks breaking French hearts, but it didn't come without it's controversy. Meanwhile, England book their semifinal place.

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165dESPN

Rugby World Cup Daily: Thirty-seven phases of All Blacks grit

New Zealand completed a mighty defensive effort to hold off Ireland, with an exhaustive final sequence when they simply had to grit their teeth, keep getting up off the deck, and then pounce when the moment arrived.

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166dESPN

Rugby World Cup Daily: 'Photo-gate' emerges on eve of quarterfinals

It wouldn't be the knockout phases if some off-field drama didn't emerge, this time it's 'photo-gate', while France welcomes back Antoine Dupont to face South Africa, Joe Marler has learned to love Marcus Smith and Manie Libbok gets the nod.

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172dReuters

Argentina down Japan in thriller to reach QF

A clinical hat-trick from winger Mateo Carreras helped hoist Argentina into the World Cup quarterfinals with a 39-27 victory over Japan in a winner-takes-all Pool D shootout at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.

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176dESPN

Rugby World Cup quarterfinal permutations

With just one more week of pool matches before the Rugby World Cup enters the pointy end of the tournament, there's still plenty at play across each of the four pools. Confused who can qualify? We've got you covered with every permutation.

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192dReuters

Unimpressive England do enough to beat Japan

England toiled at times but profited from a bizarre second half try to defeat Japan 34-12 at the Stade de Nice on Sunday and earn a bonus-point in an unimpressive display that nonetheless leaves them in control of their World Cup Pool D.

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210dSam Bruce

RWC 2023 Pool D Preview: Everything you need to know

Rugby World Cup 2023 is fast approaching, with the blockbuster opener between tournament hosts France and the All Blacks now a week away. Join us as we preview Pool D, which includes four teams capable of reaching the quarterfinals.

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202dESPN

Rugby World Cup 2023: Squads for all 20 nations

Rugby World Cup 2023 is fast approaching, with the countdown well and truly on for what looms as the most competitive tournament on record. Stay up to date with all the 33-man squads as they are unveiled.

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414dReuters

Retallick joins All Blacks exodus to Japan

Brodie Retallick will join the growing list of All Blacks heading to Japan after the Rugby World Cup in France, with the New Zealand lock having signed up for a second stint with the Kobelco Steelers.

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504dTom Hamilton

Porter in, Ribbans handed Eng debut vs. Japan

England have made five changes for the match against Japan on Saturday with Leicester's Guy Porter getting the nod at outside centre while Northampton lock David Ribbans will make his Test debut.

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502dReuters

England turn on the style to thrash Japan 52-13

England put last week's ragged defeat by Argentina firmly behind them when they ran in six tries, plus a penalty try, and played some highly entertaining rugby along the way to overwhelm Japan 52-13 at Twickenham on Saturday.

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514dSam Bruce

Autumn Nations Series wrap: Is Gregor Townsend right about the 'jackal'?

There were just two Tests over the weekend, but there were no shortage of talking points in Tokyo or Edinburgh. Certainly Gregor Townsend has put the role of breakdown "jackal" firmly back in the spotlight, after Glen Young's cleanout of Tate McDermott.

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516dReuters

All Blacks scrape home against Japan

New Zealand kicked off their end-of-year tour with a 38-31 victory over Japan on Saturday but the makeshift All Blacks side were given a mighty scare in front of a crowd of more than 60,000 at Tokyo's National Stadium.

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2023 RankingsRugby World Cup

  • JPN11th
    Tries Scored 1st New Zealand : 38 Tries Scored
    NZL1st
    12
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    Points Difference 1st New Zealand : 206 Points Difference
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