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RU:Rennie steers Steelers to victory in Japan grand final

There was joy for ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie but heartbreak for his former charge Bernard Foley in the Japan Rugby League One decider in Tokyo.

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Rennie steers Steelers to victory in Japan grand final

There was joy for ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie but heartbreak for his former charge Bernard Foley in the Japan Rugby League One decider in Tokyo.

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RU:Foley's final countdown as Spears make Japan decider

Ahead of an expected return to the Waratahs, former Wallaby Bernard Foley's Spears side have booked a place in the Japan Rugby League One grand final.

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Foley's final countdown as Spears make Japan decider

Ahead of an expected return to the Waratahs, former Wallaby Bernard Foley's Spears side have booked a place in the Japan Rugby League One grand final.

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It's proving hard to beat Wild Knights in Japan

The Wild Knights are in seventh heaven, but they had to work hard to remain unbeaten in Japan Rugby League One.

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Mo'unga magic in Japan heartens All Blacks fans

A late try gave Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo victory over Kubota Spears, leaving Saitama Wild Knights the only unbeaten side in Japan Rugby League One top tier.

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Kobe Steelers earn more bragging rights for Rennie

A trio of All Blacks have helped the Kobe Steelers to a convincing win in Japan Rugby League One.

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Aussie falls short in bid to spear Japanese rugby glory

Australia's Bernard Foley has fallen just short in the Japan Rugby League One final, his side pipped by Brave Lupus Tokyo in the decider.

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Steelers storm their way into Japan Rugby semi-finals

Former Chiefs flyhalf Bryn Gatland created two of his side's four tries to help steer the Kobe Steelers into the Japan Rugby League One semi-finals.

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Former Wallabies coach guides Kobe to Japan playoffs

The Kobe Steelers, led by former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie, have clinched fifth spot on the table and a place in the Japan Rugby League One playoffs.

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Wild Knights stunned in Koroibete's Japan comeback

Japan Rugby League One leaders Saitama have been beaten for just the second time this season, going down 22-17 in Marika Koroibete's return from injury.

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Wild ride takes Knights six points clear in Japan

The Robbie Deans-coached Saitama Wild Knights have beaten the Kobe Steelers to open up a six-point lead at the top of the Japan Rugby League One standings.

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Banks turns up the Heat to clinch Japan rugby thriller

An 80th-minute try helped Mie Heat clinch a heart-stopping 38-37 win over the Sagamihara Dynaboars in Japan Rugby League One.

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Japanese rugby top-of-table clash ends in stalemate

The Saitama Wild Knights and Brave Lupus Tokyo have fought out an enthralling 28-28 draw in the top-of-the-table clash in Japan Rugby League One.

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Differing fortunes for ex-Wallabies' coaches in Japan

Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers were beaten but another former Wallabies' coach Robbie Deans saw his Saitama Wild Knights go top of Japan Rugby League One.

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Gregor Townsend will not close the door on George Turner’s Scotland career

Turner has joined Japan Rugby League One side Kobe Steelers, whose season runs at the same time as the Six Nations.

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Ex-Crusaders coach, captain set for Tokyo showdown

The Japan Rugby League One final will be a clash between former Crusaders coach and captain when the Wild Knights take on Brave Lupus in Tokyo.

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Foley's Spears launch comeback win in Japan

Trailing 17-0 after half an hour, Spears Tokyo Bay have pulled off a Bernard Foley-inspired comeback to claim an unlikely win in Japan Rugby League One.

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Israel Folau makes try-scoring rugby comeback in Japan

After nine months out of action, controversial code-hopper Israel Folau has made a try-scoring return to the 15-player game in Japan.

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Savea scores four tries in big Japanese club rugby win

Coach Dave Rennie's Kobelco Kobe Steelers have blitzed Steve Hansen's Toyota Verblitz 57-22 to move into the top four in Japan Rugby League One.

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Saitama make statement beating Super Rugby's Chiefs

Saitama became the first Japanese corporate side to beat a Super Rugby Pacific opponent with a 38-14 win over the Chiefs in the Cross Border Rugby competition.

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Robbie Deans' Wild Knights dominate in Japan

Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans' Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights have crashed home 10 tries in a 70-12 win to consolidate top spot in Japan Rugby League One.

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Rennie's Steelers fall again in Japan rugby

Ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers have had a lean start to the Japan Rugby League One season, losing their third straight game.

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Rennie to begin Japan rugby season with star recruits

Ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie resumes club coaching when he guides Kobelco Kobe Steelers in the opening round of Japan Rugby League one this weekend.

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Wallabies boss Jones keeps eye on Japan

New Wallabies boss Eddie Jones is an adviser for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath but his attention could be elsewhere during Japan Rugby League One this weekend.

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