Japan Rugby 2026 Nations Championship Schedule

Japan Rugby begins its November 2026 Northern Hemisphere tour against Wales on Nov. 7, followed by matches against England and Scotland to complete the Brave Blossoms' Nations Championship regular-season schedule.

Oct 29

Japan Rugby Names 35-Player Roster For Nation Series

Japan Rugby has named its roster for the Nation Series, bringing together a mix of experienced players, emerging talent and a diverse group of forwards and backs.

Oct 28

Watch Japan vs. France Rugby Live: Les Bleus Visit Brave Blossoms In Round 3

Japan returns home for Round 3 of the Nations Championship looking for another statement victory after splitting its opening two matches. The Brave Blossoms opened the tournament with a 27-10 win over Italy before falling 36-20 to third-ranked Ireland, and now face another difficult challenge against No. 4 France at MUFG Stadium.

Jul 18

Japan Vs. Italy Rugby Lineups, Kickoff Time

Japan and Italy meet at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium as the 2026 Nations Championship kicks off with Round 1. The Brave Blossoms enter the matchup after a difficult run of international tests, though they did close their most recent window with a 25-23 win over Georgia.

Jul 2

Japan vs. Italy Rugby: 5 Things To Know Before July 4

Japan opens a new chapter in international rugby when the Brave Blossoms host Italy at 4:40 a.m. ET on July 4 in the opening round of the inaugural Nations Championship.

Jul 2

Rugby World Cup 2027 Pools Set, As Draw Delivers Major Clashes

The road to Rugby World Cup 2027 officially took shape Tuesday, as World Rugby unveiled the full pool draw for the expanded 24-team tournament.

Dec 3, 2025

Georgia vs. Japan Rugby Kickoff Time, Lineups

Georgia returns home to Tbilisi for an Autumn Internationals clash against Japan at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, with the matchup streaming live in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app.

Nov 21, 2025

Georgia vs. Japan Rugby 5 Things To Know | Key Match Before World Cup Draw

While the eyes of the rugby world may be focused on a match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Nov. 22, there will be a match in Georgia that may have an even bigger impact on the World Rugby stage.

Nov 21, 2025

Springboks vs. Ireland '25: 5 Things To Know About The Modern Rivalry Match

Ireland hosts South Africa at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Nov. 22 for Week 4 of the Autumn Nations Series.

Nov 19, 2025

Why England Rugby Is Poised to Become World Rugby's No. 2 Team

Cautiously optimistic. That’s how some expect England to feel after a 33-19 win over the All Blacks.

Nov 19, 2025

World Rugby Rankings: England Joins Top 3 After All Blacks Upset

England’s 33-19 upset over New Zealand earned the winners a boost in the World Rugby Rankings.

Nov 17, 2025

Wales Rugby vs. Japan Kickoff Time, Lineups

Two neighboring teams in the world rankings meet at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, as No. 12 Wales hosts No. 13 Japan in an Autumn Internationals matchup.

Nov 14, 2025

Ireland Rugby vs. Japan Kickoff Time, Lineups

Ireland returns home to Aviva Stadium in Dublin to open its Quilter Nations Series campaign with a clash against Japan on Nov. 8.

Nov 7, 2025

South Africa Springboks Steamroll Japan, 61-7, in Wembley Stadium Rout

The Springboks made a statement in their Northern Hemisphere tour opener, thrashing Japan 61-7 at Wembley Stadium.

Nov 1, 2025

South Africa vs. Japan Rugby Lineups, Kickoff Time

The world’s No. 1 team, South Africa, opens its 2025 Northern Hemisphere tour against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London.

Oct 30, 2025