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The quick-witted, sharp tongued coach gives a legendary press conference in Tokyo ahead of his squad’s semi-final
The quick-witted, sharp tongued coach gives a legendary press conference in Tokyo ahead of his squad’s semi-final
Bowing out in the quarter-finals will go down as a huge win for Japanese rugby once the sting of their loss to the Springboks wears off
Bowing out in the quarter-finals will go down as a huge win for Japanese rugby once the sting of their loss to the Springboks wears off
A coaching nomad, Nurse led the Toronto Raptors to the NBA title in his first season in charge and seeks similar success with the Canadian national team
A coaching nomad, Nurse led the Toronto Raptors to the NBA title in his first season in charge and seeks similar success with the Canadian national team
Despite four huge matches on the card this weekend including the Japanese team, the Rugby World Cup has to share the stage in the world’s largest city.
Despite four huge matches on the card this weekend including the Japanese team, the Rugby World Cup has to share the stage in the world’s largest city.
While Tokyo and Oita will host two intriguing quarter-finals, New Zealand versus Ireland will be the premier heavyweight battle.
While Tokyo and Oita will host two intriguing quarter-finals, New Zealand versus Ireland will be the premier heavyweight battle.
An historical victory for Japan in the Rugby World Cup is tempered by the damage from Typhoon Hagibus less than 24 hours earlier.
An historical victory for Japan in the Rugby World Cup is tempered by the damage from Typhoon Hagibus less than 24 hours earlier.
The Houston GM’s tweet in support of Hong Kong has exposed corporate hypocrisy and political duplicity like never before.
The Houston GM’s tweet in support of Hong Kong has exposed corporate hypocrisy and political duplicity like never before.
As controversy over Houston Rockets GM’s controversial Hong Kong protest tweet grows, Adam Silver says league will not compromise on its values.
As controversy over Houston Rockets GM’s controversial Hong Kong protest tweet grows, Adam Silver says league will not compromise on its values.
Japan’s star winger is far from a social activist, even though his feats inspire the plight of the ethnically mixed in the country
Japan’s star winger is far from a social activist, even though his feats inspire the plight of the ethnically mixed in the country
Rugby fans are particularly easy to spot wandering through the most exclusive and fashionable area of Japan.
Rugby fans are particularly easy to spot wandering through the most exclusive and fashionable area of Japan.
Revellers pour out into the early evening throughout Japan to celebrate another improbable and historic victory by the country’s national rugby team.
Revellers pour out into the early evening throughout Japan to celebrate another improbable and historic victory by the country’s national rugby team.
Despite being at all nine World Cup tournaments, the gulf in class between Canada and the top teams remains wide.
Despite being at all nine World Cup tournaments, the gulf in class between Canada and the top teams remains wide.
The city, a three-and-a-half hour flight from Hong Kong, Fukuoka and Kyushu Island is still rugby mad like the rest of the country
The city, a three-and-a-half hour flight from Hong Kong, Fukuoka and Kyushu Island is still rugby mad like the rest of the country
Rugby World Cup deserved better for a showcase stadium but old school still trumps new school in Japan.
Rugby World Cup deserved better for a showcase stadium but old school still trumps new school in Japan.
Spotlight is now on for a country and a sport that have both expressed a desire, if not a willingness, to grow
Spotlight is now on for a country and a sport that have both expressed a desire, if not a willingness, to grow
If you’re reporting for a tier two nation then don’t expect the VIP treatment, but the big tournament opener between hosts Japan and Russia is still a blast.
If you’re reporting for a tier two nation then don’t expect the VIP treatment, but the big tournament opener between hosts Japan and Russia is still a blast.
On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, Manhattan gallery goers will be getting an eyeful of New Zealand’s vaunted rugby culture and their championship national team.
On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, Manhattan gallery goers will be getting an eyeful of New Zealand’s vaunted rugby culture and their championship national team.
Australian team forced to postpone arrival in Tokyo as meteorologists warn the effects from powerful typhoon Faxai could last for days.
Australian team forced to postpone arrival in Tokyo as meteorologists warn the effects from powerful typhoon Faxai could last for days.
As Japan prepares to host the Rugby World Cup, ‘Shiggy’ Konno’s legacy and influence is prevalent in both the international and university game.
As Japan prepares to host the Rugby World Cup, ‘Shiggy’ Konno’s legacy and influence is prevalent in both the international and university game.
As the Rugby World Cup prepares to conquer new frontiers in Japan this month, a new book recounts the enormous debt owed to largely forgotten pioneer Tokkie Smith.
As the Rugby World Cup prepares to conquer new frontiers in Japan this month, a new book recounts the enormous debt owed to largely forgotten pioneer Tokkie Smith.
As a besieged China prepares to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup, defending champions Team USA will be led by two of the most celebrated – and opinionated – coaches in NBA history who could be uncharacteristically tight lipped.
As a besieged China prepares to host the FIBA Basketball World Cup, defending champions Team USA will be led by two of the most celebrated – and opinionated – coaches in NBA history who could be uncharacteristically tight lipped.
Severe heat warnings combined with incessant gridlock and overcrowding are only a few of the issues facing organisers in what is shaping up to be the most popular Olympics ever
Severe heat warnings combined with incessant gridlock and overcrowding are only a few of the issues facing organisers in what is shaping up to be the most popular Olympics ever
While the government’s price tag for new Kai Tak Sports Park is certainly great – at HK$32 billion – the end design is underwhelming at best thanks to the political realities of Hong Kong
While the government’s price tag for new Kai Tak Sports Park is certainly great – at HK$32 billion – the end design is underwhelming at best thanks to the political realities of Hong Kong
The dawn of the DNA test raises the spectre of data hackers stealing the innermost secrets of your very being. And with Asian demand building the industry into a US$50 billion behemoth, that spectre is growing ever larger.
The dawn of the DNA test raises the spectre of data hackers stealing the innermost secrets of your very being. And with Asian demand building the industry into a US$50 billion behemoth, that spectre is growing ever larger.
After an eventful week for sports in Japan, the eyes and ears of the country can now be firmly fixed on the upcoming Rugby World Cup in six months’ time.
After an eventful week for sports in Japan, the eyes and ears of the country can now be firmly fixed on the upcoming Rugby World Cup in six months’ time.
Not a dry eye in the country as Japan, and Major League baseball, say goodbye to the inimitable Ichiro Suzuki in Tokyo
Not a dry eye in the country as Japan, and Major League baseball, say goodbye to the inimitable Ichiro Suzuki in Tokyo
MLB launches opening day at the Tokyo Dome on the back of a legend for a season that will also see stops in London and Mexico
MLB launches opening day at the Tokyo Dome on the back of a legend for a season that will also see stops in London and Mexico
Despite an arbitrary – and unofficial – World Rugby ranking putting Singapore’s event ahead of Hong Kong’s cherished gem, there really is no comparison
Despite an arbitrary – and unofficial – World Rugby ranking putting Singapore’s event ahead of Hong Kong’s cherished gem, there really is no comparison
Recent royal decree implemented Thailand’s medical marijuana law, the first in Asia, but advocates for the drug, including a party competing in upcoming election, are pushing full legalisation, home growing and even marijuana exports.
Recent royal decree implemented Thailand’s medical marijuana law, the first in Asia, but advocates for the drug, including a party competing in upcoming election, are pushing full legalisation, home growing and even marijuana exports.