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Himeno returns to the starting lineup for Ireland clash

Jamie Joseph has confirmed the Brave Blossoms’ Team that will take on Ireland this Saturday, July 3 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.   The match holds huge significance for both teams, as Ireland...

Yoshitake Mizuma named head coach of Kintetsu Liners

Kintentsu Liners have confirmed that Yoshitake Mizuma will succeed Goshi Arimizu as the club's new head coach.       The 43-year-old's CV includes a coaching role at Panasonic Wild Knights...

3 big signings for Panasonic Wild Knights

Chiefs flanker Lachlan Boshier, Hurricanes midfielder Vince Aso and a fellow New Zealander, Mark Abbott, are the latest signings for the Panasonic Wild Knights in the Japanese Top League.    Abbott...

Wallabies and Rebels flyer off to Japan

Wallabies flyer Marika Koroibete is leaving the Melbourne Rebels to extend his playing career in Japan.   The Rebels have confirmed that the speedster will depart the club after 69...

HIGHLIGHTS: Suntory Sungoliath v Panasonic Wild Knights

Beauden Barrett and three World Cup winning Springboks named in Top League XV of 2021

The Japanese Top League concluded this weekend with Panasonic Wild Knights beating Suntory Sungoliath 26-31 in the Final on Sunday.     The competition organisers have since named the...

Kenki Fukuoka's Iconic career

Kenki Fukuoka officially announced his retirement after his Panasonic Wild Knights Top League final victory! The 28-year old has decided to focus on his medical career.   Here's a look at his standout...

HIGHLIGHTS: Japanese Top League Final

The Panasonic Wild Knights brought the hammer down on Suntory Sungoliath in Tokyo yesterday.   Robbie Deans charges were 31-26 ahead on the scoreboard at the final whistle. It is the club's fifth...

Panasonic stun Suntory to win the Top League

Panasonic Wild Knights are the Top League Champions for 2021 after they beat Suntory Sungoliaths in a brilliant final.   Panasonic came into the final as underdogs but can be really proud of...

HIGHLIGHTS: Toyota Verblitz v Panasonic Wild Knights