Japan ended the 2015 World Cup with victories over USA and Samoa, but a defeat to Scotland meant the Brave Blossoms failed to reach the knockout stages for what would have been the first time.

Tom Olver Published September 19, 2015 6:49pm Updated December 11, 2019 12:45pm Japan beat South Africa in their opening game of Rugby World Cup 2015 (Picture: Getty) ...

Springboks and Japan to play first rugby match at Wembley in nine years - The match will be the first at the venue since a 31 ...

Four years ago, Japan delivered arguably the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history when they defeated South Africa 34-32 with a late try in the opening game. The Cherry Blossoms, perfectly ...

Japan pull off incredible shock Rugby World Cup win after beating South Africa 34-32 By James Whaling Senior Sports Editor 18:54, 19 Sep 2015 Updated 15:19, 22 Sep 2015 ...

Three head-to-heads for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal between hosts Japan and South Africa in Tokyo on Sunday: Both marauding flankers are "Captain Marvels", talismanic figures who lead by ...

South Africa's rugby team will revisit their iconic 2015 World Cup clash with Japan on November 1 at Wembley Stadium. This ...

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Scotland can learn lessons from South Africa's shock defeat to Japan ahead of their World Cup opener, says Bill Johnstone.

South Africa end Japan's World Cup to reach semi-finals Springboks avenge 2015 World Cup defeat and will play Wales on Sunday De Klerk & Mapimpi score second-half tries as South Africa dominated ...

Japan made 559 metres in their pool stage victory against Scotland, the third time at the 2019 Rugby World Cup they had made 500+ metres in a match, South Africa and Australia are the only other ...