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Is Japan v Ireland on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations Championship clash

Everything you need to know ahead of the clash

The Independent UK · Jul 11

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu lights up South Africa’s nine-try rout of Japan

There was no repeat of the 2015 Rugby World Cup upset in Brighton as South Africa beat Japan 61-7 at Wembley, while Scotland beat the USA 85-0

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2025

Is Japan vs Wales on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of the international clash

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

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$50 million prize funded by Musk foundation goes to Indian carbon-capture company

An Indian company that spreads crushed rock on farmers’ fields to draw climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has won the $50 million grand prize in a global competition funded by Elon Musk’s foundation

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Charlie Ewels banned for two games after dismissal in England victory over Japan

Saracens’ Nick Isiekwe will replace the Bath second row in Steve Borthwick’s 36-man group.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2024

Steve Borthwick warns England must improve discipline to beat All Blacks

Steve Borthwick says England’s discipline will have to improve if they want to beat the All Blacks next month after their victory against Japan

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2024

Marcus Smith dazzles as electric England thrash Japan in eight-try rout

Harlequins fly-half takes opportunity to cement his status as Steve Borthwick’s starting No10 before New Zealand series

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2024

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Jones Says Japan Will Have 'Red-hot Go' Against England

Eddie Jones vowed Japan will have "a red-hot go" against his former team England when the two sides meet in Tokyo on Saturday.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2024

Argentina hold off Japan in thriller to secure quarter-final against Wales

Against an inspired Japan, a hat-trick of tries from Mateo Carreras earned Argentina a knockout place with a 39-27 win

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023

Japan 27-39 Argentina: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

A Mateo Carreras hat-trick secured victory and Argentina’s passage to the quarterfinals after a cracking contest with Japan’s Brave Blossoms.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023

Is Japan vs Argentina on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know about the winner-takes-all match

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023

Japan hold off Samoa comeback to seal England’s passage into quarter-finals

Tries from Michael Leitch, Pieter Labuschagne and Kazuki Himeno helped Japan to a 28-22 victory against a spirited Samoa side

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

England have their smile back – but Japan could pose a problem in tonight’s Rugby World Cup clash

The win over Argentina has lifted the mood in England camp as they prepare for their second pool fixture

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023

Japan in mood to write new chapter of sporting romance against England

A significant shock is brewing at this tournament and Japan have a rich history of providing huge World Cup upsets with England awaiting them on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

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Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2023

Japan 42-12 Chile: Brave Blossoms down impressive Rugby World Cup debutants

Japan kicked off their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 42-12 win over debutants Chile.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

Japan 42-12 Chile: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Japan proved themselves too strong for World Cup debutants Chile

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Pool D guide

England will have to raise their game to get out of a tough group featuring three tough opponents in Argentina, Japan and Samoa while Chile will hope to make an impression in their first appearance

Wales Online · Jun 20, 2023

Tonight's rugby news as Wales target entirety of England for new players in three-day 'rallying call'

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022

England 52-13 Japan: Autumn Nations Series – as it happened

England ran in seven tries, with two for Marcus Smith and two for Guy Porter, as they overpowered Japan at Twickenham

Daily Mirror · Nov 11, 2022

Maro Itoje demands bruised England "break free" and show true colours against Japan

Owen Farrell's team take on Brave Blossoms at Twickenham on Saturday with Itoje calling for a statement performance "full of energy" to make amends for their dismal defeat to Argentina

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022

Tireless Michael Leitch leads evolving Japan side for another run at England

The captain ran the hosts ragged at Twickenham in 2018, and his physically stronger side are ‘pushing teams to the limit’

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