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England ran riot against Japan in their final game of 2024
Autumn Nations Series 2024 24/11/24 6:10pm

Nine-try England romp past Jones' Japan to snap losing streak

England ran in nine tries as they cruised to a 59-14 victory over Japan at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, ending their Autumn Nations Series with a win.

Eddie Jones, (left) who handed Ellis Genge (right) his international debut, will coach Japan against England at Twickenham on Sunday
Autumn Nations Series 2024 23/11/24 1:45pm

Genge: 'Good bloke' Jones will have tricks up his sleeve

Ellis Genge says "good bloke" Eddie Jones will "have tricks up his sleeve" and relish the occasion when he coaches Japan against England on Sunday.

Tom Curry has been recalled
Autumn Nations Series 2024 19/11/24 12:56pm

Murley and Curry called up for England's Test against Jones' Japan

Cadan Murley and Tom Curry have been called up to the England squad ahead of their Test match against Japan at Twickenham on Sunday.

Scotland Women made it two wins from two in their WXV2 campaign, beating Japan
Rugby Union 05/10/24 8:05pm

Scotland beat Japan for back-to-back WXV2 wins

Scotland made it two wins from as many games in their WXV2 campaign with a 19-13 victory over Japan in Cape Town.

Marcus Smith breaks clear to score a try against Japan
Rugby Union 22/06/24 2:37pm

Discipline a concern for Borthwick as Ewels banned for NZ tour

England opened their summer tour in style with an eight-try rout of Japan but Steve Borthwick says significant improvement is required if they are to trouble New Zealand.

Marcus Smith scored a try and created two more before he was sin-binned in the second half
Rugby Union 22/06/24 7:52am

Smith shines as England punish Japan and former coach Jones

Marcus Smith shone as England inflicted a crushing 52-17 defeat on their former head coach Eddie Jones to give their summer tour lift-off in Tokyo.

England skipper Jamie George says any mind games from former head coach Eddie Jones won't unsettle them ahead of facing Japan
England 20/06/24 10:43am

England captain George responds to Eddie Jones 'mind games'

Eddie Jones has warned England they will be taken to the wire as Japan target a major upset, while Jamie George says Jones' mind games won't unsettle them.

Marcus Smith will start at fly half for England against Japan
England 18/06/24 7:20am

Marcus Smith to start at No 10 for England against Japan

Marcus Smith will return to England's starting XV to face Japan on Saturday as Steve Borthwick's side prepare for next month's tour of New Zealand

Eddie Jones will return to Twickenham with Japan in November
Rugby Union 25/01/24 12:20pm

England set for Jones reunion at Twickenham as Japan Test confirmed

England will come up against former head coach Eddie Jones when Japan visit Twickenham in November.

Eddie Jones gestures at his first press conference since being re-appointed as Japan's head coach (Kyodo via AP Images)
Japan 14/12/23 12:02pm

Jones has 'no guilt' over Japan job but regrets results with Australia

Japan's new head coach Eddie Jones stressed that he was not interviewed for the role before the World Cup where he oversaw Australia's disastrous campaign.

He's turned his back on Australia after a disastrous nine months, and was sacked by England, so why have Japan reappointed Eddie Jones?
Rugby Union 09/11/23 11:40am

Why did Japan return for Jones after lacklustre Australia tenure?

He resigned after a disastrous spell back in charge of Australia, and was sacked by England. Why might Japan want to hire Eddie Jones?

Eddie Jones has been confirmed as Japan's new head coach
Rugby Union 13/12/23 10:00am

Jones announced as Japan rugby head coach

Eddie Jones has been announced as the new head coach for Japan less than two months on from his resignation as Australia coach.

Argentina's Mateo Carreras fends off a challenge before scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Japan in Nantes
Rugby World Cup 2023 08/10/23 2:10pm

Wales to face Argentina in World Cup last eight after Pumas beat Japan

Wales will face Argentina in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Marseille on Saturday after the Pumas beat Japan 39-27.

Scotland, Ireland and France face crucial Rugby World Cup weekends
Rugby Union 04/10/23 7:00am

RWC permutations: Scotland last chance, Ireland, France under pressure?

We look ahead to a crucial week of Rugby World Cup action, as Scotland and Italy face last chances, while Ireland, France and Fiji may be feeling pressure.

Japan improved their hopes of reaching the Rugby world Cup quarter-finals for a second time with their win over Samoa
Rugby World Cup 2023 28/09/23 10:20pm

England into Rugby World Cup QFs after Japan beat Samoa

England qualified for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup after Japan saw off 14-man Samoa 28-22 to keep alive their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage.

Italy, South Africa and Fiji face big Rugby World Cup weeks in their respective pools
Rugby World Cup 2023 28/09/23 10:39am

RWC permutations: Italy's tough chance, Fiji's golden one, SA response

Italy face the first of two tough Rugby World Cup chances, Fiji look to clinch a first quarter-final since 2007 and South Africa seek a response.

Freddie Steward finished off a brilliant piece of attack from England as they finally took control of the game
Rugby Union 17/09/23 12:31pm

England secure scrappy Rugby World Cup victory over Japan

England moved top of Pool D after securing a scrappy 34-12 victory over Japan in Nice at the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby Union 17/09/23 12:22pm

Rugby World Cup: England score four tries in win over Japan - as it happened

Recap the action as England beat Japan in Pool D following Australia's defeat to Fiji in Pool C.

Lewis Ludlam will start in Nice after impressing against Argentina
Rugby World Cup 2023 15/09/23 10:00pm

Ludlam selected over Vunipola to start for England against Japan

Lewis Ludlam has edged Billy Vunipola in the battle for England's No 8 jersey for Sunday's World Cup game with Japan.

England, Argentina and Japan are all in Rugby World Cup 2023's Pool D
Rugby Union 07/09/23 6:00am

Rugby World Cup 2023 team guides: Pool D - England, Argentina, Japan

We look at everything you need to know from Rugby World Cup Pool D, as England, Argentina, Japan, Samoa and Chile clash.

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Image from British and Irish Lions Tour 2025 fixtures, schedule, teams, venues: All you need to know ahead of tour of Australia

Lions 2025 tour: Dates, match schedule and venues

The British and Irish Lions coaching group of 2025 exclusively spoke to Sky Sports in one-on-one interviews, revealing the traits for their ideal Lions player, coach and atmosphere

'Selflessness, clarity, resilience' - 2025 Lions coaching group on perfect tour

Dan Lydiate chats to Sky Sports about his Wales and British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 2013 tour memories

Lydiate: From scared 19-year-old who couldn't feel his legs to Lions flanker

Features

Image from British and Irish Lions Tour 2025 fixtures, schedule, teams, venues: All you need to know ahead of tour of Australia

Lions 2025 tour: Dates, match schedule and venues

The British and Irish Lions coaching group of 2025 exclusively spoke to Sky Sports in one-on-one interviews, revealing the traits for their ideal Lions player, coach and atmosphere

'Selflessness, clarity, resilience' - 2025 Lions coaching group on perfect tour

Dan Lydiate chats to Sky Sports about his Wales and British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 2013 tour memories

Lydiate: From scared 19-year-old who couldn't feel his legs to Lions flanker

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