Manu Samoa Coach, Vaeluagaomatagi Steve Jackson has signed on as coach for Luke McCallisters’ rugby team in Japan. The Shimizu Blue Sharks issued a statement on their website confirming the appointment. It is unknown how this will affect Vaeluagaomatagis’ work with Manu Samoa and SRU. According to the Statement, Vaeluagaomatagi is honoured to have taken up this position. The Samoan Rugby Union have been contacted for comment and we are awaiting reply. About the Shimizu Blue Sharks The Shimizu Blue Sharks are a professional rugby team playing in the Top Challenge League in Japan. Luke McCalister played first-five for them in the 2019-2020 season that ended in January.
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Māori couple help Japan's indigenous Ainu revive culture
The indigenous Ainu people of Japan are getting a helping hand from a Māori couple keen to help them revive their culture.
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Dane Coles praises Codie Taylor ahead of 50 cap test
This weekend Codie Taylor (Ngāti Raukawa, Muaūpoko, Ngāti Toa) is set to play his 50th match for the All Blacks. His fellow team mate Dane Coles from Ngāti Porou has nothing but praise for him.
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Rugby whānau starts kōhanga reo in Japan
Rugby is strong in the whakapapa of the Ellison brothers, their great-great grand uncle Thomas Rangiwahia Ellison was the first rugby captain to wear the silver fern. All the brothers are currently playing for the Kurita rugby club in Japan and in the interest of making sure their tamariki have te reo Māori, they have created their own kōhanga reo.
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NewsAll Blacks vs England match 'about creating new history'- Hansen
The weather didn’t dampen the All Blacks training as they prepared for their semifinal this weekend.
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Marae style pā dreamed for Ainu, by Ainu
Ainu living in Tokyo hosted their annual festival in Yokohama on the weekend. The festival was an opportunity to celebrate their culture and show their gratitude to their supporters. It’s was also a chance to fundraise for a marae style project they hope will strengthen their community.
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Japan Rugby rankings blossoming under Māori coaches
Japanese fans are hopeful their Sakura rugby team will get the same results as the All Blacks did last night. Tokyo Stadium is completely sold out, the streets are flooded with symbols of the red sun and Jamie Joseph's photo is on the cover of the newspapers. Expectations from the Māori coaches are high.
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Rugby fan and teacher reaps rewards of working in Japan
One kaiako reaping the rewards of working overseas is rugby fan Paul Maoate who has been working in Japan for more than 20 years.
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Savea to wear rugby goggles against Canada
All Black Ardie Savea has revealed he will be wearing goggles in the upcoming match against Canada tomorrow night.
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”Even Sam Whitelock struck out a pūkana”- Coles opens up about epic haka
All Black hooker Dane Coles has admitted that a lot of thought and preparation had gone into last night’s opening World Cup haka.
