TOKYO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - A Yu Tamura-inspired Japan thrashed Tonga 41-7 in Osaka on Saturday to make it two wins from two in the Pacific Nations Cup as they continued their stellar preparations for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. OSAKA, Japan (AP) — A late Kotaro Matsushima try-saving tackle highlighted a big defensive effort by Japan to hold off Tonga 21-16 ...

Blowout triumphs by Japan and defending champion Fiji in Sunday's Pacific Nations Cup semi-finals set the stage for a rematch of last year's final. Japan had tries from Tongan-born Amato Fakatava, ...

Japan will play Samoa, Tonga and Fiji in warm-up Test matches before this year's Rugby World Cup in France, the Japan Rugby Football Union said Friday.

OSAKA, Japan (AP) — A late Kotaro Matsushima try-saving tackle highlighted a big defensive effort by Japan to hold off Tonga 21-16 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Saturday and retain a slim chance of ...