In every sport, there is a position on the field that scrutinizes and mediates the match. They come in the form of an umpire, referee or competition judge. In order to enforce the rules and regulations of a sport, these governing members are on the field keeping a constant eye on the match and players ...
Unlike the Americans, who prize individuality, the Japanese revere the team, and the concept of “Wa"...
On one infamous occasion, after we lost to the French Barbarians in 2012, I let them have it...
Our plan is simple. If we can keep the score close after an hour, it will unsettle them...
My predecessor as Japan coach, New Zealand's John Kirwan, favoured foreign players in his selections. He included plenty of New Zealand- and Pacific Island-born players. I headed in the opposite direction...