England names unchanged rugby team for first time since 2019 World Cup. Genge on bench against Wales

England has kept faith with the team that opened the Six Nations with a victory in Rome for the home match against Wales on Saturday

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Britain Wales Rugby Six Nations

Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell to lead British and Irish Lions on 2025 tour of Australia

Ireland rugby coach Andy Farrell will lead the British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia in 2025

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Slade and Dombrandt left out of England squad for Rugby World Cup

Center Henry Slade and No. 8 Alex Dombrandt have been left out of England’s squad for the Rugby World Cup

Fiji wins Pacific Nations Cup after easily handling 14-man Japan

Another red card has cost Japan as it succumbed to Fiji by a flattering 35-12 in the Pacific Nations Cup decider in Tokyo

Japan holds off Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup before facing unbeaten Fiji

A late Kotaro Matsushima try-saving tackle has highlighted a big defensive effort by Japan to hold off Tonga 21-16 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium and retain a slim chance of winning the Pacific Nations Cup

Japan to host England in a rugby test for the first time next year

Japan will host England in a rugby test match for the first time next year

Dispute centered around redevelopment of historic Tokyo park, iconic stadiums

Building new sports facilities is at the heart of a disputed plan to makeover one of Tokyo's most beloved park areas