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Manie Libbok’s new club’s pitch is in a dire state
South African World Cup winner Manie Libbok’s new club Kintetsu Liners are in a race against time to fix their damaged pitch in time for...

Mark Pickering
Aug 92 min read


Genia and Cooper to make coaching bow against Mo’unga’s champions
Former Wallabies stars Will Genia and Quade Cooper will make their coaching bow for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners against Richie Mo’unga’s...

Mark Pickering
Aug 82 min read


Wallabies greats Will Genia and Quade Cooper return to Kintetsu Liners as coaches
Hanazono Kintetsu Liners’ former superstar half-back pairing of Will Genia and Quade Cooper have rejoined the division two side as...

Mark Pickering
Jul 292 min read


RugbyJP.com Gossip Column
Welcome to the latest edition of RugbyJP.com ’s Gossip Column where we share exclusive news, transfer details and more. Please credit...

Mark Pickering
Jun 133 min read


I’ll put my body on the line – Lomano Lemeki
Honda Heat star Lomano Lemeki is prepared to put his body on the line and lead by example in the second leg of their relegation/promotion...

Mark Pickering
May 292 min read


Kintetsu Liners’ Kefu to lead First Nations & Pasifika XV v Lions
Kintetsu Liners’ forwards coach and World Cup-winning Wallabies legend Toutai Kefu will coach the First Nations and Pasifika XV...

Mark Pickering
May 202 min read


4 Things to Look Out for in Round Nine
1. Michael Hooper returns for Toyota Verblitz Ex-Australia captain Michael Hooper returns to top-flight 15-a-side action for the first...

Mark Pickering
Feb 214 min read


VIDEO - Every Semisi Masirewa try in L1 2023-24
Hanazono Kintetsu Liners full-back Semisi Masirewa scored four tries in eight League One appearances in 2023-24. Division two side Liners...

Mark Pickering
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Liners’ Will Genia visits his home city of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Former Australia scrum-half Will Genia recently returned to his native city of Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea. The 36-year-old Kintetsu...

Mark Pickering
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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