Jamie Joseph

A leap into the great wide open at Asia's first Rugby World Cup

Invented at an English school 196 years ago by a rebellious teenager and beloved mostly in former British colonies and France, rugby union has high ambitions for the first foray of their showpiece tournament into Asia.

Sep 19, 2019, 20:34 PM IST

Michael Leitch: From 'the foreign kid' to captain of Japan's national rugby team

Now 30, Leitch is a Japanese citizen and the face of Japanese rugby. As captain of the national team, he`ll lead the Brave Blossoms when Japan hosts the Rugby World Cup in September and October.

Apr 25, 2019, 18:30 PM IST