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The British and Irish Lions will tour South Africa in 2021
Rugby Union 21/10/20 8:00am

Lions to play Japan at Murrayfield

The British and Irish Lions will play Japan for the first time in a one-off Test match at Murrayfield on Saturday June 26.

Rugby Union 06/08/20 6:35pm

LISTEN: Emerging Nations Debate

Rupert Cox is joined by Michael Leitch and Blaine Scully to discuss the state of play in Japan and the United States.

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones and team-mates celebrate with the Championship trophy in 2019
Rugby Union 30/07/20 1:42pm

2020 Six Nations to conclude in October

The 2020 Six Nations campaigns will conclude on the weekends of October 24 and 31, World Rugby has announced.

Japan and Fiji would join the Six Nations sides to make up a tournament consisting of two pools of four teams
Rugby Union 27/07/20 5:21pm

Fiji, Japan to join 6N teams for festival of rugby

Fiji and Japan are set to join the Six Nations teams for a festival of rugby, which will replace this year's autumn internationals.

England could be joined by South Africa in an eight-team tournament this autumn
Rugby Union 06/06/20 10:51am

RFU considers autumn 'festival of rugby' tournament

World Cup champions South Africa and Japan could feature in an international ‘festival of rugby’ tournament alongside the Six Nations sides this autumn.

England were due to play two Tests against Japan
Rugby Union 15/05/20 7:08am

World Rugby postpones July Tests

It means England's two-Test series against Japan, and Wales and Ireland's tours of New Zealand and Australia respectively are off.

Japan 23/03/20 9:55am

Japan's Top League 2020 cancelled

Japan's Top League 2020 has become the latest domestic tournament to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sir Bill Beaumont has been re-elected as World Rugby chairman
Rugby Union 02/05/20 5:14pm

Greenwood hopes for changes after Beaumont re-election

Will Greenwood says rugby must not "waste this opportunity" to make the sport "a truly global game" after Sir Bill Beaumont was re-elected as as World Rugby chairman.

Wales' players bow after their World Cup quarter-final win over Australia in Japan
Wales 10/01/20 8:05am

Wales to return to Japan on summer tour

Wales will make a swift return to Japan as part of their 2020 summer tour, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced.

Siya Kolisi guided South Africa to Rugby World Cup glory in 2019
Rugby Union 31/12/19 12:39pm

South Africa dominate Rugby Writers' shortlist

South Africa dominate a list of five nominees in contention to be named The Rugby Union Writers' Club (RUWC) personality of the year for 2019.

See below for the top five rugby union moments of the decade as voted for by you...
Rugby Union 27/12/19 6:03pm

Your top five rugby union moments of 2010s

After nearly 20,000 of your votes, the top five rugby union moments of the decade (2010-2019) has been decided and chosen by you!

Richie McCaw captained New Zealand to back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins during the most-recent decade
Rugby Union 16/12/19 2:20pm

VOTE: Rugby Union moments of the decade

It has been a stunning 10 years in rugby union and now it's your chance to vote on which moments stood out the most.

Jamie Joseph steered Japan to their first-ever quarter-final at this year's World Cup
Japan 18/11/19 7:55am

Joseph extends Japan deal to 2023

Jamie Joseph is out of the running to become All Blacks coach after signing a new deal to continue with Japan through the 2023 World Cup.

Thousands have now departed Japan following the conclusion of Rugby World Cup 2019 - an utterly unique experience
Rugby World Cup 2019 05/11/19 6:00am

Japan's RWC: A unique sporting experience

As the dust settles on South Africa's World Cup 2019 success, thousands leave Japanese shores - but what an experience it's been...

Bill Beaumont, chairman of World Rugby, shows the Webb Ellis Cup prior to presenting the trophy to South Africa captain Siya Kolisi
Rugby World Cup 2019 03/11/19 7:26am

'Japan hosted probably greatest RWC'

World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has hailed Japan 2019 as "probably the greatest" Rugby World Cup in history.

Eddie Jones will aim to lead England to their second World Cup success
Rugby Union 31/10/19 10:35am

England and Jones up for World Rugby awards

Eddie Jones and England have been nominated for the World Rugby Coach and Team of the Year Awards ahead of the World Cup final against South Africa.

Stadium Yokohama will host this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-finals, and the final - Sky Sports paid a visit to learn more
Rugby World Cup 2019 23/10/19 4:34pm

Stadium Yokohama: Ready for history

Sky Sports take a trip to learn more about the intriguing Stadium Yokohama - the site of England and Wales' Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Owen Farrell speaks to his team-mates after England's win over Australia
Rugby World Cup 2019 21/10/19 11:32am

Stuart Barnes' RWC talking points

Stuart Barnes reflects on England's most complete performance under Eddie Jones and assesses Wales' semi-final chances.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus
Rugby World Cup 2019 20/10/19 4:40pm

Erasmus welcomes Japan Rugby Championship debate

Rassie Erasmus believes adding Japan to the Rugby Championship would be an "interesting" proposition.

South Africa are through to the semi-finals, where they will face Wales
Rugby World Cup 2019 20/10/19 1:20pm

South Africa end Japan's World Cup dreams

South Africa relied on brute force and an incredible defensive display to deny brilliant Japan in their World Cup quarter-final in Tokyo.

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Image from It’s a game-changer: How inclusive kit and athlete action are breaking down barriers for girls and keeping them in sport

It’s a game-changer: How inclusive kit and athlete action are breaking down barriers for girls and keeping them in sport

Andy Farrell's Ireland may be unfancied vs the All Blacks this weekend, but they return to the scene of one of their greatest days in Chicago

Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

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