The Latest Breaking News from the Brave Blossoms

Australia 56-17 Japan: rugby union international – as it happened

The Wallabies kicked clear to make it two-from-two against the Brave Blossoms with a commanding victory in Townsville

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15

Wallabies need to handle the heat as Les Kiss era begins in sweltering Japan

Australia’s new head coach refused to cool expectations before a rugby international in Osaka with a short runway to hosting the 2027 World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7

Springboks and Japan to play first rugby match at Wembley in nine years

The match will be the first at the venue since a 31-31 draw between South Africa and the Barbarians in 2016

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Guilt-free Jones denies early interview in Japan reveal

A guilt-free Eddie Jones says he is comfortable with the circumstances surrounding his controversial move from the Wallabies to coach Japan.

AAP · Dec 14, 2023

Eddie Jones out to salvage reputation back in Japan

After his England and Australian adventures ended in failure and acrimony, Eddie Jones is looking for redemption with his new job on an old stamping ground.

AAP · Dec 13, 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

Japan beat Samoa as England’s World Cup progress confirmed

The Brave Blossoms go on to face Argentina in final round of Pool D matches.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Far from faultless but England do the business in bonus-point win over Japan

After all the pre-tournament angst, England are almost there.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2023

England 34-12 Japan: Steve Borthwick’s side on course for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals but work to do

Four tries eventually break down the Brave Blossoms to stay perfect in Pool D but it was a mostly scrappy display in Nice

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2023

Japan aim to conjure spirit of 2019 and build on rugby legacy against England

Brave Blossoms have been inspirational in the past two World Cups but are still working to grow the sport’s popularity

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023