Rennie's Kobelco Steelers in shocking tumble out of top four
Marika Koroibete returned to form with two tries while Dave Rennie’s Kobelco Steelers tumbled out of the top four in the latest …
Matt McILraith
07 Apr 2024, 8:37
Japan Rugby League One News
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Boks and All Blacks central players in Japan Rugby League One fate
Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights will become the first side to qualify for the semi-finals of this year’s Japan Rugby League One s…
Matt McILraith
04 Apr 2024, 5:04
Israel Folau makes try-scoring return after 9 months out
Dual-code international Israel Folau was a try-scorer on his return from a nine-month absence in Japan Rugby League One today.
RugbyPass
31 Mar 2024, 4:50
Interview
Charles Piutau: 'You always saw that on the papers or the news'
It was tough going on Good Friday, his connection regularly lagging when speaking with RugbyPass about his latest rugby adventure,…
Liam Heagney
31 Mar 2024, 2:57
Israel Folau took just four minutes to score in his return to Japan Rugby League One
Dual-code international Israel Folau has taken just four minutes to put himself on the scoresheet in Japan Rugby League One on his…
AAP
30 Mar 2024, 18:59
Beauden Barrett binned as Toyota Verblitz season on life-support
Beauden Barrett received just the fifth yellow card of his 15-year club career as the playoff hopes of Toyota Verblitz were left o…
RugbyPass
24 Mar 2024, 5:30
Bok star Cheslin Kolbe returns in Japan after abscence
Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay broke the longest losing streak in Japanese club rugby when they beat Saitama Panasonic Wild Kni…
RugbyPass
21 Mar 2024, 8:26
Deans trumps Rennie as ex-Wallaby bosses meet in Japan
Robbie Deans has won the battle of the Wallaby coaches in Japan as his Saitama Wild Knights beat Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers 28-18…
AAP
17 Mar 2024, 8:51
Boks versus All Blacks in SANZAAR heavy Japan sub-plot
There are plenty of subplots in Saturday’s clash between the league-leading Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights and Kobelco Kobe Stee…
RugbyPass
14 Mar 2024, 6:32
Interview
Lood de Jager: 'I'm very thankful, it could have ended terribly'
Seven months ago there were grave fears that the Springbok lock’s stellar career might have suddenly abruptly ended at the age o…
Liam Heagney
12 Mar 2024, 5:50
Two ex-Wallaby coaches win big in Japan
Former Wallabies coaches Robbie Deans and Dave Rennie have enjoyed big wins in round nine of Japan Rugby League One.
AAP
10 Mar 2024, 7:35
Sam Cane reportedly out for remainder of League One season with injury
The All Black flanker is in Japan on a one-year deal with Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath, who sit second in their conference but are al…
Ned Lester
05 Mar 2024, 17:17
Ardie Savea goes on rampage in Japan
World Rugby Player of the Year Ardie Savea has scored four tries as Dave Rennie's Kobelco Kobe Steelers blitzed Steve Hansen's Toy…
AAP
03 Mar 2024, 5:05
Ex-All Black stars in Japan as Rennie's Steelers continue rise
The Kobelco Kobe Steelers have continued their rise up the Japan Rugby League One standings after a comfortable 27-17 win over Ric…
AAP
25 Feb 2024, 15:47
Rohan Janse van Rensburg the latest Springbok to seal Japan move
Japan Rugby League One outfit the Yokohama Canon Eagles have confirmed the signing of former South Africa centre Rohan Janse van R…
Josh Raisey
13 Feb 2024, 5:24
Win over Super Rugby powerhouse 'a significant moment for rugby in Japan'
The inaugural Cross-Border Rugby series - a groundbreaking collaboration between Japan Rugby League One and New Zealand's DHL Supe…
Ian Cameron
12 Feb 2024, 10:24
Mo'unga wins battle of All Black No 10s as Barrett injured in Japan
The anticipated clash between rival All Blacks No 10s lasted only 16 minutes before Beauden Barrett left the field, leaving countr…
AAP
29 Jan 2024, 19:28
Wallaby legend Will Genia gets first red card at 36
Former All Black backrower Shannon Frizell joined Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights midfielder Dylan Riley as the leading individual …
RugbyPass
28 Jan 2024, 5:12
Rassie Erasmus' weekend gets worse with season ending injury for Springbok
Former All Black backrower Shannon Frizell joined Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights midfielder Dylan Riley as the leading individual…
Ian Cameron
28 Jan 2024, 4:40
Springbok Jesse Kriel provides post-surgery update
South Africa centre Jesse Kriel has shared a photo of his right thumb in a cast after recently undergoing surgery for an ongoing i…
Josh Raisey
24 Jan 2024, 12:01
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