The Japan TimesDec 12
Eddie Jones will coach Japan at the 2027 Rugby World Cup after surviving a performance review at the end of a mixed second year back in charge. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/12/more-sports/eddie-jones-brave-blossoms-world-cup/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #eddiejones #braveblossoms #japanrugbyfootballunion #kensukeiwabuchi
Japan backs Eddie Jones to coach Brave Blossoms at 2027 Rugby World Cup

Japan Rugby Football Union Chairman Kensuke Iwabuchi said the team had improved under Jones.

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The Japan TimesApr 25, 2025
Furious Japanese rugby chiefs will seek an apology from "reckless" Asia Rugby over its ban of JRFU Chairman Kensuke Iwabuchi. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/04/25/more-sports/jrfu-seeks-apology-for-ban/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #japanrugbyfootballunion #kensukeiwabuchi #asiarugby
Furious Japan seeks apology after 'no basis' found for chairman's Asia Rugby ban

World Rugby was called in to investigate in February when Asia Rugby banned Iwabuchi from its executive committee for a potential code of conduct breach.

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The Japan TimesFeb 25, 2025
Japan's rugby union has said it is seeking answers after its chairman Kensuke Iwabuchi was suspended from his position with Asia Rugby pending an investigation into a potential code of conduct breach. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/02/25/more-sports/asia-rugby-chairman/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #kensukeiwabuchi #asiarugby #japanrugbyfootballunion
Japan seeks answers after Asia Rugby suspends vice president

Asia Rugby said Kensuke Iwabuchi had been suspended 'in line with Asia Rugby principles of equality, transparency and accountability.'

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