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Top League to trim 2018 season ahead of World Cup

7 years ago by Japan Rugby

The Japanese Top League will adopt a shorter season next year to allow players for the national team more time to prepare for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the Japan Rugby Football Union revealed Wednesday.    Teams...

Highlights: Brave Lupus vs Shuttles

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A late try saw Brave Lupus edge the Shuttles 19-17 in round 6 of the Japanese Top League. Brave Lupus opened the scoring with a try, but the Shuttles hit back with a penalty and a try of their own...

Thursday Evening Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leicester Tigers sign Afa Pakalani A former captain of Tonga Under-20s and a member of Australia’s Sevens programme during 2014, Pakalani won his first Test caps with Tonga against Pacific rivals...