Sensational Japan shock Ireland with World Cup upset
Hosts Japan pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Rugby World Cup history as they beat world number two-ranked Ireland 19-12 in Shizuoka to move to the top of Pool A.
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Marvellous Matsushima leads Japan to victory over Russia
Japan opened the 2019 Rugby World Cup with a 30-10 victory over a dogged Russian team. Kotaro Matsushima scored a hat-trick of tries as hosts recovered from the shock of conceding an early try.
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Ecuador hold Japan to draw as both exit Copa America
Ecuador came from a goal down to hold Japan to a 1-1 draw at the Copa America. The result means neither team will progress to the quarter-finals as a best third placed team.
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Chile kick off title defence with 4-0 win over Japan
Defending champions Chile kicked off their bid to retain the Copa America with a resounding 4-0 win over Japan in Group C. Eduardo Vargas scored a brace with star player Alexis Sanchez also scoring.
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Belgium battle back to break Japanese hearts
Last 16 Belgium 3-2 Japan Nacer Chadli’s 94th-minute winner completed a sensational comeback as Belgium beat Japan 3-2 to book
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