ESPN launches 'Jesse in Japan', feat. Springboks star Kriel

Springboks and Yokohama Canon Eagles star Jesse Kriel opens a window into life, rugby and routine in Japan in ESPN Africa's new digital series.

Bok-filled Japan Rugby League One to air on ESPN Africa

ESPN has announced that the 2025-26 season of Japan Rugby League One (JRLO) will air on their channels in Africa, as well as on Disney+ in South Africa, showcasing many world-famous Springboks.

2027 Rugby World Cup draw: How to watch, time

The Rugby World Cup draw is set to take place on Wednesday. Here's how to follow along.

Nations Championship: How rugby's new north vs. south international tournament works

International rugby is going to look a little different next year with the introduction of the Nations Championship. Here's how it will work.

Overreactions: Should England eye Six Nations title? Should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?

Autumn Nations Series Week 3 saw England take down New Zealand and some controversial disciplinary decisions. Plus, should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?

World Rugby ranking permutations W4: Battle for sixth spot continues

The countdown to the draw for Rugby World Cup 2027 is on. We have all the permutations in the race for sixth spot and a place in the valuable top pot.

Wales 24-23 Japan: Evans lands last gasp penalty to halt Wales home losing streak

Wales ended a record run of 10 successive home Test defeats and gave new head coach Steve Tandy his first win by claiming a dramatic 24-23 victory over Japan in Cardiff.

Wales vs. Japan: How to watch, kick-off time, team news

Everything to know as Wales take on Japan at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

Ireland vs. Australia: How to watch, kick-off time, team news

Everything to know as the Wallabies take on Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Saturday.

Wales vs. Japan: Louis Rees-Zammit to make first start since 2023

Louis Rees-Zammit will make his first Wales start since returning to rugby from American football as Japan visit Cardiff on Saturday.

Overreactions: England to beat All Blacks? Wales set for miserable autumn?

England stayed perfect, Wales suffered a familiar drubbing and Australia limped to another defeat. ESPN writers Tom Hamilton and Sam Bruce weigh in on this weekend's talking points.

Ireland vs. Japan: Hosts earn comfortable win with six-try display

Ireland bounced back from defeat to New Zealand by beginning their home autumn internationals with a 41-10 win over Japan in Dublin.

Autumn Nations Series: England clean sweep? Australia need new fly-half?

England, Scotland, South Africa and New Zealand all picked up wins in their opening Autumn Nations Series games. ESPN's writers weigh in on the big talking points.

Springboks look to consolidate strong year with win over Japan

Fresh off their second straight Rugby Championship title, the Springboks will face Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday as a team arguably as high as it has ever been.

Boks' Kriel keen to clash against 'familiar' Japan opponents

South Africa back Jesse Kriel is looking forward to the Test against Japan at Wembley on Saturday, saying he will enjoy facing off against players he knows well after nearly a decade of club rugby in Asia.

Porthen to start for Boks against Japan at Wembley

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has named an experienced side for the Test against Japan in London on Nov. 1, but has included squad debutant Zachary Porthen in the starting XV.

Wallabies survive Japanese scare, avoid Eddie Jones ignominy

The cool head and kicking of Jake Gordon and some fine Carlo Tizzano play aside, there was little for Australia to crow about as they just held on for victory over Eddie Jones' Brave Blossoms.

Wallabies open end-of-year tour with nervy win

The Wallabies have survived a huge fright to kick off their spring tour with a hard-earned but critical 19-15 victory over Eddie Jones' lowly-ranked Japanese in Tokyo.

Rassie names uncapped Porthen to Boks' tour squad

South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has named an experienced squad for the Springboks' tour of Europe in November, handing out only one new call up, to Stormers prop Zachary Porthen.

'No hardness, mate': The Eddie Jones insult the Wallabies have exorcised

Nearly two years to the day since Eddie Jones departed Australian rugby, the Wallabies will face up to their former mentor once more. They have, however, already proven "Uncle Eddie" wrong.

Boks have 'work to do' ahead of Europe, UK tour - Reinach

Women's Rugby World Cup: Week 2 highlights as tournament springs into life

There was high drama in week 2 of the Women's Rugby World Cup, with upsets and thrilling finishes, leaving plenty to play for in the final round of pool play.

Ireland 42-14 Japan - Women's Rugby World Cup match report

Eve Higgins pounced with the key try as Ireland emerged from a test of character to launch their World Cup with a 42-14 victory over Japan.

Wales edge Japan to snap 18-Test losing streak

Wales finally snapped their 18-Test losing streak with a 31-22 win over Japan in Kobe on Saturday.