Matt Keough, who won 45 games for the Central League’s Hanshin Tigers from 1987-89 and whose father also played professionally in Japan, has died at …
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Rugby league: New South Wales health minister Brad Hazzard's stern NRL warning to the New Zealand Warriors
New South Wales health minister Brad Hazzard has given a stern warning to the New Zealand Warriors ahead of their arrival in Australia tomorrow afternoon.The NRL confirmed this morning that the Warriors received approval from…
Rugby league: NRL games in New Zealand not ruled out for Warriors
The New Zealand Warriors could yet play host to NRL games this season.While the expectation is that the Warriors will be based in Australia for the entire NRL season, as the competition pushes for a resumption on May 28 after being…
Covid 19 coronavirus: Warriors boss vows to reunite families in Australia
TO READ THE HERALD’S FULL CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE CLICK HERE As loved ones of the Warriors playing and coaching team prepare to farewell the NRL squad before they head across the Tasman today, club boss Cameron George has vowed to…
Bill Beaumont holds off Agustin Pichot to be re-elected as World Rugby chairman
Bill Beaumont has promised to deliver “progressive, meaningful and sustainable change” after holding off the challenge of Agustin Pichot to be re-elected as World Rugby chairman.The former England captain won by a margin of 28-23…
New Zealand Rugby's dire warning to World Rugby boss Bill Beaumont
New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey has warned newly-elected World Rugby boss Bill Beaumont the Southern Hemisphere nations may go under if he does not immediately change the way the global game is funded.Impey also says NZ Rugby…
Rugby league: Warriors players Nathaniel Roache and David Fusitu'a remain home as NRL side depart
Two members of the Warriors squad have remained in New Zealand as the squad left for Australia today to begin preparations for the post-Covid NRL season.The Warriors left for Tamworth today to begin their 14-day quarantine after…
Rugby league: Heartbreaking image shows New Zealand Warriors' NRL sacrifice
The New Zealand Warriors are on their way to Australia to attempt to resume their NRL campaign – but not without a significant sacrifice.For the Warriors, the season returning comes at a hefty cost, with the team departing to Australia…
Japanese fencers use video workouts to stay connected with fans
In order to connect with fans at home during the coronavirus pandemic, the Japan Fencing Federation has begun live streaming training sessions on its YouTube …
Japan’s MLB stars in limbo with everyone else as pandemic plays out
Japan’s major leaguers are playing the waiting game while MLB looks for a way to start its season