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5 facts about Japan vice-captain Dylan Riley
Japan star Dylan Riley, 28, has been named as vice-captain for Saturday’s clash against the Wallabies at the National Stadium in Tokyo. The Saitama Wild Knights outside-centre will earn his 34 th  cap for the Brave Blossoms in the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup encounter which is expected to attract over 45,000 fans. Riley in action against Wales - © JRFU 1. Born in Durban, South Africa  Riley was born in Durban on the east coast of South Africa in 1997. South African fans proud

Mark Pickering
Oct 242 min read


Japan confirms Springboks game at Wembley on 1 November
The Japan Rugby Football Union has confirmed a long-rumoured Test match against back-to-back world champions South Africa at London’s...

Mark Pickering
Aug 202 min read


EXCLUSIVE - Japan Rugby set to unveil new player category system
Japan Rugby League One (JRLO)Â will host a media briefing on Tuesday to unveil a new system for classifying players. The Sydney Morning...

Mark Pickering
May 91 min read
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