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Rugby: Japan vs. Wales

Japan's Takuro Matsunaga (R) scores a try in the first half of a rugby test match against Wales in Kitakyushu, southwestern Japan, on July 5, 2025.

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Rugby: Japan vs. Wales

Japan's Takuro Matsunaga (R) scores a try in the first half of a rugby test match against Wales in Kitakyushu, southwestern Japan, on July 5, 2025.

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Rugby: Japan vs. New Zealand

Kazuki Himeno of Japan tackles a New Zealand player in the first half of a rugby test match at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Oct. 26, 2024.

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Rugby: Japan vs. New Zealand

Kazuki Himeno (front) of Japan tackles a New Zealand player in the first half of a rugby test match at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Oct. 26, 2024.

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Rugby: Japan vs. New Zealand

Jone Naikabula (bottom) of Japan scores a try in the first half of a rugby test match against New Zealand at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Oct. 26, 2024.

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France Suspend Melvyn Jaminet For Racist Remark

File photo - Melvyn Jaminet during the international rugby union Test match between France and Georgia at The Matmut Atlantique Stadium in Bordeaux, south-western France on November 14, 2021. France have suspended full-back Melvyn Jaminet after he posted a video on social media making a racist comment. The 25-year-old, who plays for Toulon, came off the bench during France's win against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday. In a video posted on his Instagram account, the 20-times capped player is heard saying: "The first Arab I come across, I'll throw him a headbutt." Photo by Thibaud Moritz/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rugby: England vs. Japan

Maro Itoje (top) of England wins a lineout during the first half of a rugby test match against Japan on June 22, 2024, at Tokyo's National Stadium.

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Rugby: Italy vs. Japan

Japan's Yutaka Nagare passes the ball during the first half of a test match against Italy on Aug. 26, 2023, in Treviso, Italy, ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France starting on Sept. 8.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Hendrik Tui (L in up) reaches for the ball in a lineout during the first half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Kosei Ono is tackled during the first half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Atsushi Hiwasa (L) passes the ball during the first half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13.

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All Blacks in Japan

NARITA, Japan - All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter signs an autograph for a fan upon arrival at Narita airport near Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2013. The New Zealand team will face Japan in a test match in the first of four games they will play in the Northern Hemisphere in November.

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Japan make history by beating Wales

TOKYO, Japan - Captain Toshiaki Hirose (R top) of Japan is lifted by Takashi Kikutani (8) after Japan beat Wales 23-8 at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 15, 2013. Japan recorded their first official test-match win against a Tier One rugby nation.

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Japan make history by beating Wales

TOKYO, Japan - Fumiaki Tanaka (C) of Japan tries to break free of Welsh tacklers in the second half of a game against Wales at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 15, 2013. Japan beat Wales 23-8, recording their first official test-match win against a Tier One rugby nation.

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Japan make history by beating Wales

TOKYO, Japan - Fumiaki Tanaka of Japan rushes ahead in the second half of a game against Wales at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 15, 2013. Japan beat Wales 23-8, recording their first official test-match win against a Tier One rugby nation.

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Japan make history by beating Wales

TOKYO, Japan - Japan coach Eddie Jones (L) and captain Toshiaki Hirose celebrate after Japan beat Wales 23-8 at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 15, 2013. Japan recorded their first official test-match win against a Tier One rugby nation.

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Japan make history by beating Wales

TOKYO, Japan - Japan squad members respond to cheers from fans in the stand after Japan beat Wales 23-8 at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 15, 2013. Japan recorded their first official test-match win against a Tier One rugby nation.

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Japan make history by beating Wales

TOKYO, Japan - Japan squad members respond to cheers from fans in the stand after Japan beat Wales 23-8 at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 15, 2013. Japan recorded their first official test-match win against a Tier One rugby nation.

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Japan make history by beating Wales

TOKYO, Japan - Takashi Kikutani of Japan charges ahead in the second half of a game against Wales at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 15, 2013. Japan beat Wales 23-8, recording their first official test-match win against a Tier One rugby nation.

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Japan make history by beating Wales

TOKYO, Japan - Michael Broadhurst of Japan scores a try in the 19th minute of the second half of a game against Wales at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 15, 2013. Japan beat Wales 23-8, recording their first official test-match win against a Tier One rugby nation.

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Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Tavis Knoyle (2nd from R) of Wales makes a pass during the second half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

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Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Dan Biggar of Wales scores on a penalty during the second half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

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Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Lou Reed (R) of Wales makes a pass during the first half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

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Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Harry Robinson of Wales (R) reacts after scoring a try during the second half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

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Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Harry Robinson of Wales races to escape a tackle in the second half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

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Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Michael Broadhurst of Wales scores a try in the first half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

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Rugby: England-Japan test match

Japan's Kazuki Himeno (L) runs with the ball during the first half of a rugby test match against England at Twickenham Stadium in London on Nov. 12, 2022.

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Rugby: Japan-France test match

Ryohei Yamanaka (front) of Japan scores a try during the first half of a rugby test match against France at the National Stadium in Tokyo on July 9, 2022.

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Rugby: Japan-France test match

Ryohei Yamanaka (front) of Japan runs on his way to scoring a try during the first half of a rugby test match against France at the National Stadium in Tokyo on July 9, 2022.

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Rugby: Japan-Uruguay match

Japan's Atsushi Sakate (L) scores the opening try during the first half of a rugby test match against Uruguay on June 25, 2022, at Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu, southwestern Japan.

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Rugby: Japan-Uruguay match

Koga Nezuka (6th from L) celebrates with Japan teammates after scoring the opening try during the first half of a rugby test match against Uruguay at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 18, 2022.

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Rugby: Japan-Uruguay match

Koga Nezuka scores the opening try for Japan during the first half of a rugby test match against Uruguay at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 18, 2022.

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Rugby: Japan-Uruguay match

Japan's Yu Tamura kicks a penalty during the first half of a rugby test match against Uruguay at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 18, 2022.

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Rugby: Portugal vs. Japan

Japan's Michael Leitch (L) runs with the ball during the first half of a rugby test match against Portugal on Nov. 13, 2021, in Coimbra, Portugal.

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Indiscipline costs Japan royal command performance against Scots

Japan's Kaito Shigeno scores a try during the first half of an international rugby test match against Scotland at Ajinomoto Stadium in the city of Chofu, Tokyo, on June 25, 2016. The Brave Blossoms lost 21-16. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Indiscipline costs Japan royal command performance against Scots

Japan's Yu Tamura (L) and Amanaki Lelei Mafi (R) tackles Scotland's Josh Strauss during the first half of an international rugby test match at Ajinomoto Stadium in the city of Chofu, Tokyo, on June 25, 2016. The Brave Blossoms lost 21-16. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms lose to Scotland

Japan's Shota Horie scores a try during the first half of an international rugby test match against Scotland at Toyota Stadium in the central Japan city of Toyota on June 18, 2016. The Brave Blossoms lost 13-26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms lose to Scotland

Scotland's Greig Laidlaw (C) passes the ball as Japan's Shota Horie (R) looks on during the first half of an international rugby test match at Toyota Stadium in the central Japan city of Toyota on June 18, 2016. The Brave Blossoms lost 13-26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Brave Blossoms lose to Scotland

Japan's Keita Inagaki (L) attempts to carry the ball past Scotland's Willem Nel during the first half of an international rugby test match at Toyota Stadium in the central Japan city of Toyota on June 18, 2016. The Brave Blossoms lost 13-26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Japan hold on to beat Canada despite Hosoda red card

Japan's Harumichi Tatekawa (C), followed by teammate Kotaro Matsushima (R), attempts to carry the ball past Canada's Aaron Carpenter during the first half of an international rugby test match at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on June 11, 2016. The Brave Blossoms won 26-22, despite having to play with 14 men following Yoshiya Hosoda's red card in the second half. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan rout Uruguay in Rugby World Cup warm-up

Ayumu Goromaru opens the scoring with a try in the first half of Japan's 40-0 win over Uruguay in Game 2 of their test match series at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Aug. 29, 2015. The two teams will play in the Rugby World Cup in England starting Sept. 18. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Ex-Japan coach Jones critical of successor procedure

Undated photo shows former Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones. With Japan set to play their first test match since their heroics at the 2015 Rugby World Cup on April 30, 2016, Jones recently told Kyodo News in London that he is less than impressed with how things have panned out regarding his successor. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan center Matsushima in action in test rugby match vs. Uruguay

South African-born Japanese center Kotaro Matsushima (C) attempts to push into the Uruguay side in the first half of a game at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Aug. 29, 2015. Japan shut out Uruguay 40-0 in the second in a test match series ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2015 in England starting in September. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan hooker Horie scores try en route to win over Uruguay in test match

Hooker Shota Horie (C) of Japan moves forward before scoring a try in the first half of a rugby union test match against Uruguay at Level 5 Stadium in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 22, 2015. Japan earned a 30-8 win in the match, held to prepare for the Rugby World Cup 2015 in England starting in September. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan forward Tui makes try in rugby test match against Uruguay

Loose forward Hendrik Tui (C) of Japan makes the opening try in the first half to set the stage for the country's 30-8 win over Uruguay in a rugby union test match at Level 5 Stadium in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 22, 2015, ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2015 in England starting in September. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan beat Romania 18-13 in rugby test match

BUCHAREST, Romania - Japan's Kosei Ono is tackled during the first half of an international rugby test match against Romania at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf in Bucharest, Romania, on Nov. 15, 2014. Japan won 18-13. (Kyodo)

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Rugby: Japan-Russia test match

Kazuki Himeno (C) of Japan is blocked in the first half of a test match against Russia at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester, England, on Nov. 24, 2018. Japan won 32-27. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Japan-Russia test match

Kazuki Himeno (C) of Japan is blocked in the first half of a test match against Russia at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester, England, on Nov. 24, 2018. Japan won 32-27. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Japan-Russia test match

Kaito Shigeno of Japan passes the ball in the first half of a test match against Russia at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester, England, on Nov. 24, 2018. Japan won 32-27. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Japan-Russia test match

Ryoto Nakamura (L) of Japan runs with the ball, as Russia's Vladimir Ostrushko attempts to block, in the first half of a test match at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester, England, on Nov. 24, 2018. Japan won 32-27. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo