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Callum Sheedy interview: My Bristol team-mates warned me not to return to the 'chaos' in Wales but I couldn't wait to get back - here's why I'm adamant that we can win Six Nations and Grand Slams again

28/10/25 12:00
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: Since returning to his home city of Cardiff from Bristol Bears in the summer of 2024, Callum Sheedy has had a more than eventful time of it....read

Wallabies on collision course for showdown with former coach Eddie Jones in Japan
19/10/25 05:57Harry Wilson holds no grudges against their coach Eddie Jones with the Wallabies skipper saying his omission from the 2023 Rugby World Cup squad was a turning point for his career
Japan 22-31 Wales: After 644 days, Dragons finally win to end 18-Test losing run and boost World Cup hopes
12/07/25 08:43Wales' first win in 644 days ended a horror run of 18 straight Test losses and gave their next permanent coach a fighting chance of success at the 2027 World Cup. At last, the long, long wait is over for Welsh fans.
EDDIE JONES meets DAN BIGGAR: I'm no Jose Mourinho, I just want to do things differently and sometimes rugby bores me - here's the truth about my coaching methods and what I learned from Louis van Gaal
12/02/25 06:13As a former Wales player, I couldn't have previously admitted this, but I loved watching Eddie Jones's press conferences. They were the highlight of my week.
Eddie Jones reveals he was abused by 'clown' fan on his Twickenham return as Japan were thrashed by England - as ex-boss promises to respond to 'toxic' claims from Danny Care
24/11/24 21:53NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: The Japan coach was involved in a bust-up at half-time of England's 59-14 victory, immediately reporting the abuse to stadium staff.
Eddie Jones is back and will have some tricks up his sleeve, says Ellis Genge - as Australian prepares to take on his former side with Japan
23/11/24 22:30NIK SIMON: He hopped off the Japan team bus he didn't look like someone who wanted to stop and reflect: there were no wistful looks around the cold, empty stands.
Steve Borthwick has taken the safety-first approach with his team selection for England's final Autumn Nations match against Japan - the under-fire head coach knows losing is not an option, writes CHRIS FOY
22/11/24 17:31CHRIS FOY: England can't lose against Japan and they won't lose, but the predicament they find themselves in appears to have left Steve Borthwick reluctant to experiment, when he could have done.
England vs Japan: Date, kick-off time and what TV channel it is on as The Red Roses head to Tokyo for first-ever rugby test match on Japanese soil against former head coach Eddie Jones
21/06/24 14:42England's summer Test matches have arrived and it begins with The Red Roses travelling to Tokyo for their first international fixture since the Six Nations. Here is what you need to know.
Steve Borthwick has thrown down the gauntlet to Eddie Jones with his early England line-up, writes CHRIS FOY... with Marcus Smith primed to make his mark at 10 versus Japan
18/06/24 11:44CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: The national coach will have caught his former Red Rose boss, Eddie Jones, off-guard with the unprecedented ploy to reveal his hand four days before the showdown.
Marcus Smith handed No 10 shirt by Steve Borthwick for Test against Japan in absence of George Ford and Owen Farrell... as England coach looks to seize initiative against Eddie Jones by announcing line-up early
18/06/24 06:00CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: In an unprecedented move, the national coach has opted to announce his line-up 48 hours before the usual Thursday slot ahead of a Saturday fixture.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Gareth Southgate's side thrills me but English rugby has as much talent ahead of summer tours to face the All Blacks and Japan
14/06/24 22:55SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The similarities between the two teams are striking. Both are packed with exciting young players blessed with brilliant, natural ability.
ALEX BYWATER: Plans for a rugby World Club Cup should be welcomed - the Champions Cup isn't what is once was and the sport has an opportunity to evolve and grow
10/04/24 10:28ALEX BYWATER: New plans for a World Club Cup to begin in 2028 should be welcomed by rugby fans on the proviso it does not place further demands on the players in terms of game time and welfare.
Ardie Savea sends England warning ahead of summer Test series as the revitalised New Zealand star admits playing 'bloody good footy' in Japan has put him in prime condition
02/04/24 16:00ALEX BYWATER: England have been warned they will face a revitalised and even better Ardie Savea this summer when they take on New Zealand in a mouthwatering two-Test series.
WORLD OF RUGBY: Eddie Jones has a chance to fix his battered reputation with rugby's pre-eminent pantomime villain relishing his dismissal as a busted flush after taking the Japan job... but has he lost it?
17/12/23 22:30CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: It has been a decidedly murky process, but while anyone selling Eddie Jones voodoo dolls in Australia will be doing a roaring trade, he is back in charge of Japan.
Watch the tense moment Eddie Jones is grilled by Australian journalist over his defection to Japan as former Wallabies boss clarifies what REALLY happened before the Rugby World Cup
14/12/23 10:25Unsurprisingly, Wallabies fans are not impressed with the conduct of the coach who quit in October after overseeing their embarrassing campaign at the Rugby World Cup in France.
Wallabies fans slam Eddie Jones after Japan finally confirmed rugby's worst kept secret
13/12/23 13:17The Japanese rugby federation confirmed the sport's worst kept secret on Wednesday in announcing Jones's return to the position he flourished in between 2012 and 2015.
Eddie Jones is set for an England reunion next June after finally being confirmed as the new head coach of Japan after quitting Australia following a disastrous World Cup
13/12/23 13:08Eddie Jones will face a mouthwatering showdown with his former side England next year after he was finally confirmed as the new head coach of Japan.
Eddie Jones announced as Japan coach after holding a secret interview with Brave Blossoms before taking charge of Australia at the Rugby World Cup
13/12/23 09:06Despite vehemently denying speculation that he was interested in returning to the Brave Blossoms , Jones is expected to be confirmed as the new coach after resigning from Australia.
Richard Cockerill set to edge out Eddie Jones to take over as Georgia head coach... as he prepares to replace Levan Maisashvili after the Lelos failed to win a game at the World Cup
08/12/23 23:54EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: He will also take in the historic European Challenge Cup match between Georgia's domestic side Black Lion and English side Gloucester on Saturday.
British and Irish Lions set to play historic warm-up Test against Argentina in Dublin before heading to Australia in 2025... with move fuelling suggestion Andy Farrell will lead side
07/12/23 12:32Taking on the Pumas will ensure that the four-nation touring team will have some meaningful, competitive game-time before making the trip to Australia.
Eddie Jones finally admits he is interested in coaching Japan again, but insists 'I've had no offer' after arriving in Tokyo for a holiday with his Japanese wife Hiroko
09/11/23 00:05Eddie Jones is in line for a 2024 reunion with former side England after he admitted for the first time he would be interested in coaching Japan again.
Eddie Jones finally admits he IS interested in Japan job after landing in Tokyo, with former Wallabies boss set for a second interview with Brave Blossoms
08/11/23 10:51Jones, 63, denied reports claiming he had held talks with Japan rugby bosses ahead of the World Cup in France, with the Australian in charge of the Wallabies at the time.
Eddie Jones reveals he will be back in rugby 'very shortly' after leaving the Wallabies following World Cup disaster
06/11/23 07:34Eddie Jones has revealed he will be back in rugby 'very shortly' after his second spell in charge of Australia came to a disastrous end last month.
Eddie Jones SLAMMED by Australia fans after quitting the Wallabies as supporters label coach a 'complete coward' and 'embarrassment' following torrid stint in charge
29/10/23 09:46Jones, 63, resigned from his post on Sunday, admitting he 'got the timing wrong' and 'had to eat s***' during a turbulent 10 months in charge in which he won just two games.
Eddie Jones resigns as Australia boss after disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign
29/10/23 08:43The Wallabies coach oversaw a disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign in which the Wallabies were dumped out at the pool stage, with Wales and Fiji advancing to the knockout rounds.
Eddie Jones 'is set to QUIT the Wallabies' after Rugby World Cup disaster as exit clause in his $4.5million contract emerges
26/10/23 10:04A number of Wallabies staff have been let go by Rugby Australia following the team's disastrous World Cup campaign, including highly-respected team manager Chris Webb.
Eddie Jones says he is '100 per cent' committed to taking the Wallabies to next World Cup as under siege coach is urged by close friend to 'be honest' about his intentions amid Japan links
17/10/23 00:02Eddie Jones has confirmed that he's staying on as coach of the Wallabies and has committed to taking the side to the next World Cup amid speculation about his future.
Eddie Jones will come clean on his Wallabies future TOMORROW as Australian is urged by close friend to 'be honest' about his intentions amid Japan links
16/10/23 08:08The 63-year-old reportedly held talks with the Brave Blossoms before the World Cup and reports in Japan suggest he is expected to take over, despite becoming Wallabies coach earlier this year.
Telltale sign Eddie Jones will LEAVE the Wallabies as Rugby Australia release tone-deaf video thanking fans for their support during disastrous World Cup campaign
12/10/23 08:41Jones reportedly underwent a secret interview before the tournament kicked off, while Japanese media claim that he is expected to ditch the Wallabies for the Brave Blossoms.
Eddie Jones bombshell: New report claims coach WILL ditch the Wallabies and return to Japan after 'secret interview'
11/10/23 11:34Jones strenuously denied the rumours, labelling them 'bulls*** and gossip', but now Japanese sports website Sponichi claims Jones is expected to takeover and leave Australia.
Eddie Jones is the pantomime villain of this Rugby World Cup but bullish Australia boss insists 'no one's jeering me in the street, mate!'
05/10/23 21:01CHRIS FOY: Everyone with an interest in Australian rugby and others within the sport want to know, definitively, what Eddie Jones 's plans are - and he is adamant that he is not moving on.
Sonny Bill Williams tells Eddie Jones to come clean about controversy that has overshadowed the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup
02/10/23 08:52Prior to Australia's chastening 40-6 defeat by Wales, reports questioning Jones' loyalty to his nation emerged amid allegations that he was interviewed for the top job with Japan before the tournament.
Japan back row Michael Leitch tells Mail Sport's Croqued Monsieurs that the Cherry Blossoms have 'grown' at World Cup and believes all-or-nothing clash with Argentina could create 'new history'
29/09/23 12:00Jamie Joseph's side lost nine of ten matches heading into this year's tournament but could make the knockout stages in an overseas competition for the first time if they overcome Argentina.
England qualify for World Cup quarter-finals as Pool D winners after Japan withstand late onslaught by 14-man Samoa to claim 28-22 win
28/09/23 21:04England have officially qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals as Japan's victory here means Steve Borthwick's side are guaranteed to finish top of Pool D.
Japanese Rugby Union breaks silence on Eddie Jones' shock job interview with a VERY telling comment as Wallabies crash to all-time low after Wales defeat
27/09/23 00:15The big hits just keep coming for Eddie Jones and his team as their 40-6 drubbing by Wales sees them hit new depths. Australia need a miracle to avoid setting an unwanted World Cup record.
IAN HERBERT: No shock that lump-hammer Eddie Jones is back in crash and burn mode with Australia
26/09/23 17:00IAN HERBERT: When Eddie Jones' devastated young Australian players formed a huddle after the World Cup annihilation by Wales on Sunday night, he was not there.
Australian coach Eddie Jones did secret job interview with rival nation as Wallabies prepared for World Cup
24/09/23 05:23It has been revealed that under-fire Wallabies coach Eddie Jones was secretly interviewed by Japanese rugby officials just days before the start of the Rugby World Cup in France.
England rugby star Joe Marler mocks Man United by saying he was 'inspired' by Brighton's 3-1 win at Old Trafford after his header allowed Courtney Lawes to score a try in their World Cup win over Japan
18/09/23 08:56Marler posted a tongue-in-cheek TikTok comparing his headed exploits to Cristiano Ronaldo's famous header, and in his post-match conference he claimed to draw inspiration from Brighton.
Just like Ronaldo! England star Joe Marler posts hilarious TikTok comparing his accidental assist in Japan World Cup win to Cristiano's famous soaring header for Juventus
18/09/23 08:16With England 13-12 to the good, Marler played a key role in assisting Courtney Lawes' score, with George Ford's pass flying through Will Stuart's hands and cannoning forward off the prop 's head.
Courtney Lawes scores BIZARRE try for England after Joe Marler knocked on George Ford's pass with his HEAD against Japan... as the prop jokes he was practising his headers pre-game
17/09/23 21:00NIK SIMON IN NICE: Steve Borthwick's side are now two wins from two in France but this was not a performance that will strike fear into their heavyweight rivals.
England 34-12 Japan - Rugby World Cup RECAP: Joe Marchant seals the bonus point for Steve Borthwick's men with the last play of the game as they do enough to see off Brave Blossoms in Nice
17/09/23 17:30Recap Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest as England face Japan in their second game of the Rugby World Cup .
Mike Brown's guide to Sunday's Rugby World Cup games - with South Africa, Australia and England all in action
16/09/23 22:16MIKE BROWN: This could be a stroll in the park for the Springboks . They've rotated their team but they've got so much strength in depth.
NIK SIMON: George Ford has the focus of Roger Federer! How watching the Swiss tennis master has helped hone the England fly-half's kicking
16/09/23 21:30NIK SIMON - RUGBY CORRESPONDENT IN NICE: With the thump of tennis balls providing a steady beat in the background, George Ford is talking about Roger Federer.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Things change, and so should selection: I would not swap George Ford with Owen Farrell against Japan even if I could
16/09/23 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I'm a huge fan of Farrell and have argued for him to start at No 10, but the most important aspect you have to master when coaching at international level is selection.
How to watch England vs Japan as Steve Borthwick's side look to make it two wins in as many games at the Rugby World Cup
16/09/23 08:59The side got off to the perfect start last weekend against Argentina, with George Ford stealing the show for the Red Roses.
CHRIS FOY: England will tackle the threat of Japan with care and caution... the Brave Blossoms have a history of upsets so Steve Borthwick's side know they can't take their eye of the ball
15/09/23 21:31CHRIS FOY: Victory in their second Pool D fixture will effectively clinch a place in the last eight, as the result against Chile in Lille six days later is a foregone conclusion.
As England prepares to face Japan on Sunday, CHRIS FOY examines the three key battles that could define the Riviera showdown
15/09/23 21:31Should England clinch victory in Nice, they'll look a foregone conclusion for the knockout rounds with only Chile left to swat aside en route to the quarter finals with three wins.
England will NOT drop the drop-goals! After George Ford's heroics against Argentina, Elliot Daly says the skill will be key to World Cup dreams of Steve Borthwick's side
14/09/23 21:00CHRIS FOY IN NICE: Steve Borthwick's national team were propelled towards victory in their World Cup opener against Argentina by a salvo of three deadly drops by George Ford.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England are significant underdogs for their World Cup opener against Argentina, Steve Borthwick's side should beat Japan despite Billy Vunipola's absence and will want plenty of tries against Chile
03/09/23 07:48The fact England are significant underdogs for their World Cup pool opener with Argentina shows just how far the national team has fallen.
Rugby World Cup 2023 official squad guide, with the tournament set to get underway in September as South Africa chase their fourth title
24/08/23 12:25This year's tournament is scheduled to take place in France, with South Africa looking to successfully retain the trophy.
Japan's pre-World Cup crisis continues as they suffer 24-22 home defeat by Samoa in Sapporo to boost England's tournament hopes
23/07/23 15:40CHRIS FOY: Japan are England's second opponents in the round-robin phase, in Nice on September 17, and in theory they are regarded as a significant threat.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The RFU have made a glaring mistake not to appoint a female coach for the England women's team... I wish Sarah Hunter and Lou Meadows could have been in a position to turn down their roles in John Mitchell's set-up
04/05/23 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: They have not only let their women's team down, but also women's sport by not choosing a female successor to Middleton. Once again, it shows the RFU's lack of vision.
Former New Zealand men's coach John Mitchell named as the new England women's head coach... but 59-year-old will not take charge until after the World Cup in October due to his current role as Japan's defence coach
04/05/23 17:53England have confirmed their former men's assistant coach John Mitchell will take charge of their hugely successful women's side as successor to Simon Middleton.
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says Quade Cooper is on track to play for Australia in the World Cup - despite being 35 years old and coming off another horror injury
02/05/23 11:39Eddie Jones has checked in with his Japan-based Wallabies and says Quade Cooper is on target for the Rugby World Cup, with the veteran playmaker back in action as soon as this weekend.
'I think you'll see a lot of boys leaving the Premiership': Former England No 8 Nathan Hughes says it's going to be 'tough' to stop exodus of talent as he thrives in Japan
11/04/23 19:19Powerful No 8 Hughes won 22 Test caps in the white shirt and had club stints at Wasps, Bristol and Bath before joining Japan Rugby League One side Ricoh Black Rams last year.
New Zealand star Damian McKenzie is the latest big name to be lured by the riches in the Far East and Premiership chiefs fear more top players could head to Japan after the World Cup
07/04/22 18:36Damian McKenzie is the latest world star to decide to ply his trade in Japanese rugby and he certainly won't be the last with the Far East now the go-to destination for the globe's best players.
Scotland 29-20 Japan: Gregor Townsend's side round off their Autumn internationals with a hard-fought win as Stuart Hogg becomes the country's record try-scorer
20/11/21 15:07Stuart Hogg's first-half touchdown against the Brave Blossoms took him clear on his own on a day when he also became the Scots' fourth most capped player.
Ireland THRASH Japan 60-5 as Johnny Sexton celebrates 100th Irish cap with a second-half try while Andrew Conway completes rout with a hat-trick as hosts dominate in Dublin
06/11/21 15:54IRELAND 60-5 JAPAN: Andy Farrell's men were in dominant mood in Dublin and warmed up for next weekend's showdown against New Zealand by producing some scintillating rugby.
Scottish prop Zander Fagerson RULED OUT of Lions XV to face Japan on Saturday due to back spasms... with Ireland's Tadhg Furlong replacing him at tighthead for opener at Murrayfield
24/06/21 09:45Glasgow's 25-year-old tighthead had been due to start against the Brave Blossoms at his national stadium, but he has been withdrawn from the pre-tour fixture as a precaution.
Eddie Jones 'wasn't disappointed' after predicting a reunion with Japan at the 2023 World Cup but England coach warns 'they'll be desperate to beat us'
14/12/20 22:30Eddie Jones was in Tokyo on Tuesday when he discovered that his hunch was right. The national coach claimed to have predicted the prospect of his current team taking on his previous one.
CHRIS FOY: Eddie Jones and England will already be looking at thundering their way into the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-finals after a favourable pool draw against Japan and Argentina
14/12/20 17:25CHRIS FOY: Eddie Jones won't have any complaints about Monday's World Cup draw as England have been given a promising pathway towards the later stages of the 2023 tournament.
BREAKING NEWS: England are put in dream pool for 2023 Rugby World Cup with Japan and Argentina, but Ireland and Scotland BOTH face South Africa and hosts France draw New Zealand
14/12/20 12:33Eddie Jones' sidewere handed a dream draw for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, paired with Japan and Argentina as hosts France will face the All Blacks. South Africa will face Scotland and Ireland.
Premiership clubs begrudgingly agree to 'Eight Nations' for just one season due to pandemic but will fight World Rugby's 'global season' proposals
28/07/20 23:19Premiership clubs will begrudgingly agree to the emergency 'Eight Nations' plan for the autumn on the proviso it never is played again.
The Eight Nations? England set for new autumn tournament involving Six Nations rivals plus Fiji and Japan as Eddie Jones' side are forced to scrap Test schedule - including facing New Zealand - due to Covid-19 pandemic
27/07/20 13:49EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER: Eddie Jones' men were set to take on New Zealand, Argentina, Australia and Tonga in November, but cross-hemisphere matches are not possible.
OLIVER HOLT: It is selfish and spoiled to squabble over relegation as thousands lose their lives... how can they act as if this is more important than people's suffering?
23/05/20 21:33OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: It is as if some clubs have not noticed that the pandemic has had a more debilitating effect on this country than any event since World War II.
Player exodus to begin after England fly-half Freddie Burns seals move to Japan's Toyota Shokki Shuttles
01/05/20 22:19A player exodus from Britain to Japan is in prospect, after former England fly-half Freddie Burns announced a move to the Far East and other high-profile names are set to follow him.
Wales could play seven Tests in TEN weeks this autumn with Japan fixture set to be chalked off as Wayne Pivac's side prioritise two-Test series against New Zealand
27/04/20 21:00EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER: Wayne Pivac's side were due to play Japan in Shizuoka on June 27 before jetting down to New Zealand for a two-Test series shortly afterwards.
Jamie Joseph drops out of race to be next All Blacks coach as he signs four-year deal to stay in Japan after Rugby World Cup heroics
18/11/19 09:25Jamie Joseph guided Japan to the quarterfinals of the recent Rugby World Cup, which made him a favorite among a field of 26 candidates to take over from Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach.
Scottish RU pays a £70,000 'donation' to World Rugby after storm over comments surrounding possible postponement of crucial Japan tie during Typhoon Hagibis
14/11/19 13:59The SRU was reprimanded following comments made by chief executive Mark Dodson during the World Cup in reference to a match against Japan potentially being cancelled.
Scottish Rugby Union fined £70,000 for threatening legal action when their crucial World Cup group match with hosts Japan looked doomed because of Typhoon Hagibis - and the cash will help areas hit by the killer storm
07/11/19 13:18The Scottish Rugby Union has been formally reprimanded and fined £70,000 for comments made by chief executive Mark Dodson (pictured) during the World Cup.
Japan lined up for shock Six Nations invite as World Rugby bid to capitalise on growing popularity of the sport in the Far East
04/11/19 22:37EXCLUSIVE: Japan could receive a shock invitation to join the Six Nations, following their success as hosts of the Rugby World Cup, which could see tournament expand beyond Europe.
Japan's Rugby World Cup heroes set for Twickenham date against England next autumn
22/10/19 21:17EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES IN TOKYO: England are set to play Japan's World Cup heroes at Twickenham next year with the RFU in talks about staging an additional autumn international.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: South Africa were never going to be caught cold by Japan, and I think they will beat Wales to reach the final... but the host nation helped us fall in love with rugby afresh
20/10/19 20:40SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: We can only thank Japan for everything they have brought to the tournament: their handling skills, passing and pace. It was like watching rugby for the first time again.
No fairytale for Japan: Home fans and players left in TEARS after rollercoaster campaign comes to an abrupt end at the hands of powerful South Africa who set up World Cup semi-final against Wales
20/10/19 12:18MARTIN SAMUEL IN TOKYO: Handre Pollard turned to his left and hoofed the ball into the crowd. He did not allow the narrative to breathe one second longer than was necessary.
Japan 3-26 South Africa, LIVE - Rugby World Cup 2019: Brave Blossoms look to continue fairy tale journey with a repeat upset against Springboks
20/10/19 09:17Rugby World Cup hosts Japan take on South Africa today in the quarter-final as they look to progress to semi-finals to take on Wales or France. Follow LIVE ACTION RIGHT HERE.
From humble beginnings, Japan are living the rugby dream as hosts get set to compete in World Cup quarter-finals against South Africa
19/10/19 21:35On the office wall of the Japan Rugby Federation in Kita-Aoyama, there is a photograph of their now president, Shigetaka Mori, skipping around the then England captain Bill Beaumont.
'We are going to come out against South Africa and we are going for a win': Coach Jamie Joseph hoping to continue fairy-tale run as Japan plan for another Rugby World Cup miracle
18/10/19 18:42NIK SIMON IN TOKYO: With his face lit up by the flash of cameras, Japan coach Jamie Joseph began to explain how his team are writing their own story. They face South Africa on Sunday.
Rugby World Cup quarter-final previews: Can Japan's fairytale run continue? Will a two-week break have done England good or not? And here's who WE think will win... so, do you agree?
18/10/19 07:36The Rugby World Cup kicked off four weeks ago today and now, via 50 pool stage matches, we are down to eight teams. Sportsmail tells you all need to know about the quarter-finals.
Steve Borthwick takes pride in Japan's emergence as World Cup force: 'I've still got friends who play in that team'
16/10/19 21:30CHRIS FOY IN BEPPU: BSteve Borthwick helped orchestrate Japan's 'miracle' win over South Africa four years ago and now he is savouring the hosts' emergence as a force at this World Cup.
SPECIAL REPORT: Japan's pursuit of perfection is inspired by their samurai spirit 'Katsumoto' as they take in jujitsu sessions and games of 'fast-twitch' rock, paper, scissors as part of gruelling fitness regime
16/10/19 21:30NIK SIMON IN TOKYO - SPECIAL REPORT: Wherever the Brave Blossoms travel, a samurai warrior goes with them to serve as a reminder of what they set out to achieve.
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Tom Aspinall reveals aftermath of gruesome eye injury suffered at UFC 321 as he fires brutal dig at Cyril Gane
Aspinall retained his UFC heavyweight title
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Former Chelsea hero's son earns first call up for England Under-15s amid successful stint in Blues' academy - despite his dad winning 113 caps for Brazil
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Wolves goalkeeper gets out of his car to argue with fans of Premier League's bottom team - and tells them: 'I don't speak to my wife because we lose'
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Jude Bellingham at risk of a BAN after repeating x-rated gesture that earned him suspended sentence while playing for England
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Indian cricket star is hospitalised after suffering freak 'life threatening' injury while fielding as Australia claim ODI series victory
Had been taking a catch
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'I could have f***ing killed him!': Shocking moment Liam Lawson avoids RUNNING OVER a marshal who ran across the track DURING his lap at Mexican GP
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Motorcycle star suffered MULTIPLE cardiac arrests after horror crash with a rival: Racer's father reveals terrifying details as he rushes to his bedside
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Ed Sheeran parties in New York as pop star watches chaotic El Clasico with Barcelona legend after sponsoring LaLiga giants
Barca beat Real
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Boxing fans call the sport 'CORRUPT' over Fabio Wardley's ref stoppage win over Joseph Parker - as scorecards emerge to add to the controversy
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Wolves manager Vitor Pereira has to be dragged away from spat with his OWN FANS after they chanted 'you're getting sacked in the morning'
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Jamie Vardy gets new life in Italy up and running with his first goal - and says it's going 'great' after Rebekah and the kids moved over
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Aspinall is poked in the EYES and rushed to hospital as Brit retains UFC heavyweight belt after world-title fight with Gane is declared a no-contest
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Stuart Pearce seen for first time since tragic death of his 21-year-old son Harley - as former England star returns to work in the Premier League
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Tale of two refs! Liverpool second half at Brentford is delayed as injured Simon Hooper has to be REPLACED
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Kevin De Bruyne looks close to TEARS as he pulls his hamstring immediately after scoring a penalty for Napoli against Inter Milan
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Gary Neville inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame - as former defender joins eight other Man United legends
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Sheffield Wednesday fans flock back to Hillsborough for first match since entering administration... as scoreboard operator pokes fun at hated owner Dejphon Chansiri
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Sir Alex Ferguson's son, Darren, is sacked by Peterborough with club BOTTOM of League One
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Inside Erling Haaland's incredible six-bed Cheshire mansion he shares with girlfriend Isabel Johansen
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Gary Neville aims ANOTHER swipe at Evangelos Marinakis over Nottingham Forest's 'classless' sacking of Ange Postecgolou
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Are Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin FINALLY married? UFC star spotted wearing 'wedding ring' and claims he has been on a 'spiritual journey'
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Glamorous sports host suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on TV
Scott, 44, was on duty for CBS Sports' coverage of the Champions League
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Meet the Haalands! Premier League superstar Erling and girlfriend Isabel lift the lid on their relationship - and how she fancied his friend first!
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Man United flop left with blood pouring down his head after suffering gruesome Champions League injury - as Chelsea fans brand him a 's**t Andy Carroll'
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Man City fan and 'devoted dad' dies after travelling to Benidorm to watch them in Champions League
Club put out a heartfelt statement
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Women's tennis in 'manliness' row: World's No 1 and 2 come under fire from rival for their 'high testosterone' - before Aryna Sabalenka appears to fire back


