England head coach Eddie Jones is no stranger to trying out unique training methods, and in the build-up to the 2022 Autumn Internationals, he pitted the national team against a new opponent: Thorpe Lakes Aqua Park ...
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 ...
Japan’s national rugby team had never played South Africa prior to the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Furthermore, few gave them much hope against any of the teams in their pool group. Japan had not won a Rugby World Cup match in over 20 years, while the South African rugby had twice been crowned champions.
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...
Recent Comments