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Blitzboks power past Japan to qualify for Olympic Sevens quarter-finals

The Springbok Sevens team did what they needed to do by beating Japan 49-5 to secure the last available spot in the Olympic Games Rugby Sevens quarter-finals.

Marcus Smith for England

Marcus Smith leads England to dominant victory over Japan in Tokyo showdown

Marcus Smith stole the show as England inflicted a crushing 52-17 defeat on Japan and their former head coach Eddie Jones at Tokyo's National Stadium.

Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones fires warning shot over England's bow ahead of Tokyo clash

Japan head coach Eddie Jones warned England they will be taken down to the wire when they meet in Tokyo on Saturday.

George Ford

England pivot George Ford misses out on New Zealand and Japan tour

George Ford's ongoing Achilles injury will see him miss England's tour to New Zealand and Japan.

Johan Ackermann

Johan Ackermann willing to leave Japan early for South African return

Former Springbok lock-turned-top-level coach Johan Ackermann has revealed that he is willing to leave his role in Japan to return to South Africa.

Pacific Nations Cup

World Rugby unveils new-look Pacific Nations Cup

World Rugby revealed the reimagined Pacific Nations Cup this week, a six-team annual competition featuring Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga, and USA.

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