By Mitch Cleary in Tokyo It was shortly after dawn in Brisbane and in the Botanical Gardens there were strange grunting and groaning noises coming from beyond the foliage. There, on the other side of the hedge, were a bunch of…
Month: October 2019
2019 Rugby World Cup: The key factor driving both All Blacks and Wales ahead of bronze final
By Patrick McKendry in Tokyo A strong sense of history is driving the All Blacks and Wales as they prepare for the difficult task of getting up for their World Cup bronze playoff match in Tokyo tomorrow.For New Zealand it’s the…
2019 Rugby World Cup: All Blacks share how they coped with England defeat
The response from the All Blacks to their semifinal defeat will be measured against Wales on Friday but for the youth of New Zealand, there may already be lessons to absorb from this ultimate test of character.The All Blacks didn’t…
2019 Rugby World Cup: Top two contenders compiling teams in race to replace Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach
The top two contenders for the soon-to-be-vacant All Blacks head coaching role are set for an almighty tug of war over the same assistant when they pitch their respective visions for the team in the wake of the failed Rugby World…
North Korean women will skip South Korea-hosted tournament
North Korea won’t send its women’s soccer team to a regional competition in South Korea in December amid strained ties between the two countries.The East …
Unpredictable banzuke adds flavor to sumo
For sports journalists based in Japan’s capital, no reminders are needed to know the last of the three annual non-Tokyo tournaments is just around the …