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Big in Japan: Moloney to cash in where he's respected

Big in Japan: Moloney to cash in where he's respected

Newly-installed world champion Andrew Moloney will target a swift return to Japan after he was mobbed by fans following his first appearance in the country.

'Twenty years, down to three minutes': Moloney triumphs

'Twenty years, down to three minutes': Moloney triumphs

'Twenty years, down to three minutes': Moloney triumphs

'Twenty years, down to three minutes': Moloney triumphs

A battered and bruised Andrew Moloney feared he was destined to be robbed again before the Australian's arm was raised in his world title fight in Japan.

Moloney finds calm on long road to Japan title shot

Moloney finds calm on long road to Japan title shot

Moloney finds calm on long road to Japan title shot

Moloney finds calm on long road to Japan title shot

Andrew Moloney has reflected on his winding road to another world title shot and says he's in the shape of his life ahead of a date with Willibaldo Garcia.

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Former Wallaby on track for second title in Japan

Former Wallaby on track for second title in Japan

Former Wallaby Sean McMahon is on target to pick up his second title in Japan after Tokyo Sungoliath edged their way into the League One semi-finals.

Golden glow as Hauser goes back-to-back in Yokohama

Golden glow as Hauser goes back-to-back in Yokohama

Australian triathlon star Matt Hauser has won back-to-back gold medals in Japan, with compatriot Luke Willian claiming bronze.

Rennie's Steelers top Japanese rugby regular season

Rennie's Steelers top Japanese rugby regular season

Recently-appointed All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is looking to sign off from Kobe Steelers with a Japan club rugby title after topping the regular season.

Ioane shines as Japanese club rugby heads for finals

Ioane shines as Japanese club rugby heads for finals

Former Melbourne Rebels forward Tamati Ioane has starred in struggling Urayasu's thrilling three-point win over ladder-leading Saitama in Japanese club rugby.

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'Size matters': why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup

'Size matters': why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup

'Size matters': why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup

'Size matters': why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup

Two-time Wallabies World Cup star Will Genia has thrown up a Japan-based veteran for inclusion in Les Kiss's squad for the 2027 global showpiece in Australia.

Japan eases tsunami alert after powerful quake strikes

Japan eases tsunami alert after powerful quake strikes

Japan eases tsunami alert after powerful quake strikes

Japan eases tsunami alert after powerful quake strikes

Japan has downgraded tsunami warnings triggered after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck in waters off its northeast coast.

Rennie's Steelers close gap on ladder leaders in Japan

Rennie's Steelers close gap on ladder leaders in Japan

Rennie's Steelers close gap on ladder leaders in Japan

Rennie's Steelers close gap on ladder leaders in Japan

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has masterminded another victory for the Kobe Steelers, who closed in on the ladder leaders in Japan.

'We can cause headaches': Oscar buoyed by big weekend

'We can cause headaches': Oscar buoyed by big weekend

'We can cause headaches': Oscar buoyed by big weekend

'We can cause headaches': Oscar buoyed by big weekend

Elated by one of the best weekends he's ever enjoyed in Formula One in Suzuka, Oscar Piastri has predicted McLaren can now cause headaches for Mercedes.

Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win

Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win

Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win

Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win

Oscar Piastri has finished his first race of the F1 season and come home second behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Japan Grand Prix.

Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win

Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win

Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win

Aussie scoring machine nets another Japanese rugby win

Former Wallabies Bernard Foley and Paddy Ryan have enjoyed wins in the latest round of rugby in Japan, but Israel Folau tasted defeat for a ninth game in a row.

'Feeling's positive': Piastri buoyed by Suzuka pace

'Feeling's positive': Piastri buoyed by Suzuka pace

'Feeling's positive': Piastri buoyed by Suzuka pace

'Feeling's positive': Piastri buoyed by Suzuka pace

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has been left buoyed by finishing the opening day at Suzuka as the quickest driver in Japanese Grand Prix practice.

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'Massive gap': Oscar details McLaren mission improbable

Oscar Piastri laughs that just to start would be a result for him at the Japanese Grand Prix -- but he admits McLaren have a massive job to hunt down Mercedes.

Oscar for best F1 comeback must begin in Japan

Australian F1 ace Oscar Piastri has made light of his recent struggles at McLaren -- but he desperately needs to bounce back quickly at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Barnes scores win over Foley in Japanese club rugby

Berrick Barnes's Saitama have beaten Bernard Foley's Funabashi Bay in Japanese club rugby.

Aussie baseball boys stop Ohtani - but can't halt Japan

World Baseball Classic champions Japan have been given a scare by Australia before eking out a 4-3 victory in front of the country's emperor.

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It's Sho-time! Ohtani eyes hat-trick against Aussies

Australia are excited to face Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic -- but the bad news is that the Japanese legend is in a rich vein of form.

Aussies bounce Czechs, stay perfect at Baseball Classic

Australia remain on track for a place in the World Baseball Classic's quarter-finals with a second win in as many days in Japan.

Australia open World Baseball Classic with big upset

Top draft pick Travis Bazzana and current major leaguer Curtis Mead were prominent as Australia made a dream start to the World Baseball Classic.

Fine form, poor results continue in Japan for Folau

Former Wallaby Israel Folau has scored yet again in Japanese rugby, but his side suffered another defeat to remain 10th in the 12-team competition.

World Cup gold for Graham after glorious Winter Games

Less than a week after the Winter Olympics closed in Italy, Aussie medallist Matt Graham has returned to moguls action in Japan and claimed a World Cup win.

Ex-Wallaby McMahon stars as Sungoliath crush Eagles

Former Wallaby Sean McMahon has scored twice to help Tokyo Sungoliath beat Yokohama in Japanese club rugby.

Japanese prime minister's party secures supermajority

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to victory, handing her a mandate to cut taxes and boost the economy ‍through spending.

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