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Rona's recent run in Japanese rugby continues

Rona's recent run in Japanese rugby continues

Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo remain perfect after seven rounds of the Japanese rugby season, while ex-Wallaby Curtis Rona scored his fifth try of the campaign.

Coach Kewell celebrates 'special' night with Yokohama

Coach Kewell celebrates 'special' night with Yokohama

Coach Kewell celebrates 'special' night with Yokohama

Coach Kewell celebrates 'special' night with Yokohama

Aussie great Harry Kewell has made the ideal start to life as coach of Yokohama F.Marinos, guiding them into the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League.

Ex-Wallaby Genia given his marching orders in Japan

Ex-Wallaby Genia given his marching orders in Japan

Ex-Wallaby Genia given his marching orders in Japan

Ex-Wallaby Genia given his marching orders in Japan

After a storied 18-year career for club and country former Wallaby Will Genia has been red carded for the first time, in Japan for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

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Robbie Deans' Wild Knights dominate in Japan

Robbie Deans' Wild Knights dominate in Japan

Former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans' Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights have crashed home 10 tries in a 70-12 win to consolidate top spot in Japan Rugby League One.

Cooper's rugby return marred by yellow card, heavy loss

Cooper's rugby return marred by yellow card, heavy loss

Wallabies World Cup reject Quade Cooper's comeback in Japanese rugby has ended with a yellow card and a 27-point battering for his Hanazono Kintetsu Liners.

Quade Cooper rides road to rugby redemption in Tokyo

Quade Cooper rides road to rugby redemption in Tokyo

A controversial omission from the Wallabies squad for the Rugby World Cup, Quade Cooper will return to action with his Japanese club side Kintetsu.

Japan quake rescuers race against time to aid survivors

Japan quake rescuers race against time to aid survivors

Rescuers in Japan are racing against the clock to free many more people still trapped under rubble after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake.

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Japan Airlines counts losses from destroyed plane

Japan Airlines counts losses from destroyed plane

Japan Airlines counts losses from destroyed plane

Japan Airlines counts losses from destroyed plane

Japan Airlines estimates the Tokyo runway disaster that destroyed one of is planes will result in an operating loss of about 15 billion yen ($A149 million).

Japan begins twin probes into Tokyo runway collision

Japan begins twin probes into Tokyo runway collision

Japan begins twin probes into Tokyo runway collision

Japan begins twin probes into Tokyo runway collision

Police will investigate whether professional negligence led to two aircraft colliding at Tokyo's Haneda airport, media outlets report.

Quake toll rises to 64, survivors face rain, landslides

Quake toll rises to 64, survivors face rain, landslides

Quake toll rises to 64, survivors face rain, landslides

Quake toll rises to 64, survivors face rain, landslides

Forecasts of rain and freezing temperatures are adding to the difficulties faced by those impacted by the major earthquake in Japan.

Japan quake toll nears 50, race to find survivors

Japan quake toll nears 50, race to find survivors

Japan quake toll nears 50, race to find survivors

Japan quake toll nears 50, race to find survivors

A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has left at least 48 people dead as well as destroying buildings and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.

Massive quake jolts Japan, triggering tsunami warnings

Massive quake jolts Japan, triggering tsunami warnings

Massive quake jolts Japan, triggering tsunami warnings

Massive quake jolts Japan, triggering tsunami warnings

Japan has issued several tsunami alerts after a series of strong earthquakes - including one of magnitude 7.6 - shook western areas.

Harry Kewell replaces Muscat at Yokohama F Marinos

Harry Kewell replaces Muscat at Yokohama F Marinos

Harry Kewell replaces Muscat at Yokohama F Marinos

Harry Kewell replaces Muscat at Yokohama F Marinos

Harry Kewell has quit his post at Celtic in order to take over as head manager at Japanese powerhouse Yokohama F Marinos.

Guilt-free Jones denies early interview in Japan reveal

Guilt-free Jones denies early interview in Japan reveal

Guilt-free Jones denies early interview in Japan reveal

Guilt-free Jones denies early interview in Japan reveal

A guilt-free Eddie Jones says he is comfortable with the circumstances surrounding his controversial move from the Wallabies to coach Japan.

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Eddie Jones out to salvage reputation back in Japan

After his England and Australian adventures ended in failure and acrimony, Eddie Jones is looking for redemption with his new job on an old stamping ground.

Harry Kewell poised to replace Muscat in Japan: reports

After Kevin Muscat announced his departure from Yokohama F. Marinos, fellow former Socceroo Harry Kewell is reportedly the frontrunner to replace him.

Rennie to begin Japan rugby season with star recruits

Ex-Wallabies coach Dave Rennie resumes club coaching when he guides Kobelco Kobe Steelers in the opening round of Japan Rugby League one this weekend.

Kevin Muscat departs J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos

Australian coach Kevin Muscat is set for a new coaching challenge after stepping down as coach of J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos.

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Melbourne City denied ACL control by goalkeeping error

Melbourne City's hopes of automatic qualification for the Asian Champions League knockout stages have been dashed by a late equaliser in a 3-3 draw at Kofu.

Japan police detain man after post office hostage drama

An eight-hour stand-off with a gunman at a post office in Japan is over and a suspect has been detained.

Popyrin and de Minaur bow out in double Japan Open blow

Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin have both bowed out at the quarter-final stage of the Japan Open in Tokyo.

Davis remains in the hunt at PGA Tour event in Japan

Cam Davis is the best-placed Australian at the halfway point of the PGA Tour's Japan Open following a steely even-par second-round in wild winds.

De Minaur and Popyrin enjoy landmark wins in Japan Open

The in-form Sydney duo of Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin have made it into the last eight of the Tokyo Open after wins over tough South Americans.

Adam Scott hoping to get back in PGA winners' circle

The Zozo Championship begins on Thursday with Australia's Adam Scott looking forward to the big crowds in Japan and planning a performance to match.

Thompson's bid for back-to-back shocks cracked in Tokyo

Australian battler Jordan Thompson's ambitions of a second straight shock win in the Japan Open were finally worn down by rising US star Ben Shelton.

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