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The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market
For years, cashed-up clubs in Japan have raided Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for stars. But the numbers of ...
All Black wing Tele'a announces Japan switch
Tele’a is the latest All Black to make the switch to Japan’s Rugby League One in recent years. New Zealand has barred ...
Rugby: Former Japan Rugby Football Union chief Noboru Mashimo, who led World Cup bid, dead at 86
Former Japan Rugby Football Union chief Noboru Mashimo, who was instrumental in bringing the 2019 Rugby World Cup to the ...
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'I don't have any wounds': Eddie Jones opens up on Wallabies, Suaalii - and what Japanese rugby needs
His return to Randwick might not have gone as planned, but Eddie Jones maintains he’s got no “wounds” to mend with Australian ...
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Aussies Abroad: Samu's big game in Champions Cup quarters, Kerevi's try scoring run continues in Japan
Samu Kerevi continues his try-scoring run in Japan’s Rugby League One despite Urayasu D-Rocks’ struggles. Kerevi had a ...
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Former NRL stars clash in Japanese club rugby
Marika Koroibete will line up against Joey Manu in an enthralling clash in Japanese club rugby with Koroibete's Saitama Wild ...
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‘It’s just noise’: Joseph Manu focused on rugby amid constant rumours
Joseph Manu is currently in Japan with Toyota Verblitz, but the code-hopper has been linked with a move back to the NRL or ...
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‘Sticking with rugby’: Joey Manu on his new code, his All Blacks dream and those Roosters rumours
If I wasn’t enjoying it, then obviously I probably would be back in rugby league. But for now I’m enjoying my time in union.” In his first interview since moving to Japan, Manu opened up on ...