A stunning defeat over South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup changed Japanese rugby forever.

Japan coach Eddie Jones checked the scoreboard to be sure his eyes were not playing tricks after his team pulled off the greatest shock in Rugby World Cup history.

After pulling off arguably the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history at the weekend with victory over two-time champion South Africa, Japan were then taught a lesson by Scotland, who ran out 45 ...

PRIOR to Sunday’s victory over South Africa, Japan had seen just one win in a total of seven past Rugby World Cup’s since 1987.

Japan produced the greatest shock in Rugby World Cup history by defeating two-time champions South Africa in a dramatic encounter in Brighton. Karne Hesketh scored an 84th minute try to claim the ...

Japan pulled off the biggest shock in Rugby World Cup history with a stunning 34-32 win over South Africa at the Amex Stadium in Brighton. Karne Hesketh's 84th-minute try capped a mesmerising ...

The greatest thing about an upset is the joy it brings - but a shock on this scale does not happen in rugby union, says Ben Dirs.

Heavyweights South Africa play their first game of the 2015 Rugby World Cup against Japan in what should be a good test for the Springboks.

England face Australia in Brighton on Saturday, with women's rugby in a "special place" for the LGBTQ+ community.