http://www.planet-rugby.com/rss/0,16039,3890,00.xmlJapan news from www.planet-rugby.comen-gbThu, 08 May 2008 14:47:05 GMTCopyright www.planet-rugby.com 2007http://www.planet-rugby.com/Images/96005.jpgPlanet RugbyThe IRB has announced that Japan will host the IRB Junior World Championship in 2009. The awarding of the Tournament, which will bring together the world¿s best U20 teams, is a significant boost to the continued development of Rugby in Asia."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3890_3537086,00.html3890_3537086Thu, 08 May 2008 10:52:55 GMTRugby UnionJapan and Hong Kong would appear to be going head to head for the Asian Five Nations title after both won their second round matches at the weekend."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3890_3524648,00.html3890_3524648Mon, 05 May 2008 14:53:12 GMTRugby UnionA new era in Asian rugby got underway on Saturday with the kick-off of the inaugural Asian Five Nations rugby series."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3890_3482972,00.html3890_3482972Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:18:13 GMTRugby UnionJapan will kick off the newly-branded Asian Five Nations this weekend as favourites for the title, but coach John Kirwan insists they have the utmost respect for their opponents Korea."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3890_3473613,00.html3890_3473613Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:47:43 GMTRugby UnionJapan will warm up for the Pacific Five Nations tournament with a game against a Classic All Blacks side on May 31, according to Reuters."http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3890_3421848,00.html3890_3421848Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:14:40 GMTRugby Union