Minnows Uruguay stunned rugby sevens powerhouses Fiji and New Zealand in two astonishing back-to-back upsets on a remarkable opening day of the world sevens series' Perth leg on Friday.

Recently-released Leeds Rhinos winger David Fusitu’a could be about to embark on an extraordinary switch of codes, with an offer to play rugby union in Japan, according to reports. Fusitu’a was one of ...

Hokkaido cherry blossoms typically bloom in early May and are a popular draw for tourists. Starting from the south of Japan in Okinawa in January, the cherry blossoms slowly creep their way up through ...

In Japan, plum blossoms usually bloom during early spring in February, marking the start of the season. However, in Hokkaido, plum and cherry blossoms bloom around the same time, in late April/early ...

The men's Six Nations returns this month. Here’s all you need to know about the northern hemisphere’s biggest and most beloved rugby tournament. The men’s Six Nations 2025 kicks off at the end of this ...

International tourism to Japan has exploded in recent years, and while the official figure for 2024 is yet to be released it is now certain to be a new record in excess of the 31.9 million who ...

Hong Kong China Rugby on Monday said the first Rugby Sevens tournament to be held at the new stadium in Kai Tak will be a next-level event. James Farndon, Hong Kong China Rugby CEO, made the ...

Thousands of people filed into Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday for the finals of a university rugby sevens tournament, the first real test of Hong Kong’s new 50,000-seat venue. Gates opened at 10am ...

Former Wallabies' coach Dave Rennie has watched his Kobe Steelers side fall to their second defeat in three matches to open the Japan rugby season as they lost 32-26 against Brave Lupus in Tokyo.

Sure, they’re a great chance to get some of the best food Japan has to offer, but why have there been so many? One’s first guess might be that they rake in the dough with sales, but that’s actually ...

The dawn of 2025 presents a make-or-break moment for Shujaa, Kenya’s national rugby sevens team, as they embark on the third leg of the 2024-2025 HSBC SVNS season in Perth, Australia ...

Saracens full-back Tom Parton has left the club to join Japanese side Panasonic Wild Knights. The 26-year-old, who also plays wing, joined Sarries from London Irish in 2023 and made 29 appearances for ...