Rugby World Cup shines a light on Japan's forgotten shrines
Chase the RWC beyond the touchline and experience Japan off the beaten path.
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No porn please, we're rugby fans: Japan shops remove adult mags ahead of RWC
Two leading chains of convenience stores are to pull 'adult magazines' from their shelves.
Soper: MPs' dubious junket to watch All Blacks
COMMENT: Trevor Mallard and Gerry Brownlee indulge in some rugby diplomacy.
Joseph confirmed as Japan coach
The Highlanders have confirmed that coach Jamie Joseph will leave at the end of the Super Rugby season to take up the role as Japan national coach.
Japan's overnight explosion of rugby fever
Rugby has entered the mainstream in Japan, reaching a level of awareness that could never have been previously anticipated.
Japan lining up Kiwi for top job
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph could succeed Eddie Jones as Japan's national coach.
Blossoms click with TradeMe searchers
Searches for Japanese rugby memorabilia have skyrocketed on Trade Me since the Brave Blossoms' blistering World Cup opener against South Africa.
Japan finish on a high
They are the first team to win three out of four pool matches and not get to the quarter finals, but they're still smiling.
Rugby: What are Sunwolves?
The name of Japan's first Super Rugby team was announced yesterday. We've gathered up everything you need to know about the Sunwolves, the newest team on the block.
RWC: 3 wins Japan team of the tournament
A Japan win over the US will entitle them to be team of the tournament, according to coach Eddie Jones.
Live updates: Samoa v Japan
Live updates and stats from the Rugby World Cup pool B clash between Samoa and Japan.
This is what the Cup's all about
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING: David Pocock wins the the day with touching embrace of Nemani Nadolo while All Blacks get some Tube action.
Rugby: Thompson - Japan could reach quarter-finals
Former All Black Adam Thompson thinks Japan has what it takes to reach the quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup.
English press: ABs 'look beatable'
The English press scent blood, and are looking to take down the favourites.
Japan's RWC win proof gap is closing
Japan's stunning upset of South Africa is proof the gap is closing between the haves and the have-nots, further emphasising why the Wallabies won't take Fiji and Uruguay lightly.
TAB's last entry wins consolation prize
The last man remaining in the TAB's One Punt at a Million competition to be eliminated has won a trip to the Rugby World Cup semi-final and final.
Springboks: Confusion reigns supreme
The assortment of South African reaction is as fascinating as the tremors from their World Cup loss to Japan.
TAB's last man standing bows out after backing Uruguay
The TAB's Punt at a Million competition has come to a premature end
Samurai spirit kicks down history's door
They may qualify, they may still miss out, but they will be watched every step of the way - by Samoa and Scotland in particular, writes Wynne Gray.
Fantastic shot in the arm for RWC
Japan's victory over the Springboks is so stunning that it is almost in a league of its own, writes Chris Rattue. Nothing explains this result.
Hesketh hailed a hero after that try
It's the talk of the World Cup - the result that shocked the rugby world. And the winning try in Japan's historic victory was scored by a Kiwi.
The Kiwi who helped make history
Japan's try-scoring hero in their shock win over the Spingboks was Karne Hesketh, who played rugby for Otago from 2006 to 2010.