Under-strength All Blacks batter Japan ahead of European tour
New Zealand ran in 10 tries to kick off their end-of-season tour with a convincing 64-19 victory over a lively Japan side in an entertaining test at Yokohama's International Stadium.
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Ten-try All Blacks thrash Japan to open end-of-season tour
YOKOHAMA : New Zealand ran in 10 tries to kick off their end-of-season tour with a convincing 64-19 victory over a lively Japan side in an entertaining test at Yokohama's International Stadium on Saturday.
Jones's Japan aim to take the game to the All Blacks
YOKOHAMA :Coach Eddie Jones has promised his Japan team will challenge the All Blacks with a fast-paced game for the full 80 minutes when the sides meet at Yokohama's International Stadium on Saturday.
Rugby League convert Suaalii in Wallabies squad for Europe, Skelton returns
Rugby league convert Joseph Suaalii was on Tuesday named for the Wallabies' northern hemisphere tour next month after just two training sessions with the squad.
Tuipulotu to captain All Blacks for the first time in Japan Test
Patrick Tuipulotu was on Tuesday named All Blacks captain for the first time as they prepare to face Japan in Yokohama, with Damian McKenzie replacing Beauden Barrett at flyhalf.
Former skipper Cane, Perenara retained in All Blacks squad for northern tour
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has retained former captain Sam Cane and long-serving scrumhalf TJ Perenara in his 36-man squad for the season-ending tour of the northern hemisphere.
The strong, silent type: Wilson warming to Wallabies captaincy
Harry Wilson was a surprise choice as Wallabies skipper but the big loose forward feels he is growing into the role as he prepares to lead Australia out for the fourth time in Wellington on Saturday.
Fiji beat Japan to lift Pacific Nations Cup
Fiji retained the Pacific Nations Cup with a sizzling second-half performance in a 41-17 win over Japan in Saturday’s final in Osaka.