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Japan win Asian Five Nations

Japan win Asian Five Nations

Japan won the Asian Five Nations title after beating Hong Kong 67-0 to remain unbeaten in the five-year history of the competition.

Tokyo Sevens gets the thumbs up

IRB chairman Bernard Lapasset says that Japan's strong hosting of the Tokyo Sevens can be a springboard to a successful RWC.

Stade Français sign Japan scrum-half

French giants Stade Français have announced the arrival of Japanese international scrum-half Atsushi Hiwasa.

Preview: HSBC Sevens, Hong Kong

Hong Kong is the sixth stop of the Sevens World Series, which also doubles as a 'core team' qualifying event for the 2012/13 season.

Japan set to attack - Jones

Eddie Jones has promised to play "very attacking" rugby in Japan's bid to win a fifth successive Asian Five Nations title.

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1New Zealand420
2France411
3Tonga49
4Canada46
5Japan42

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