There had been talk of bringing Japan into the southern hemisphere's Rugby Championship or even Europe's Six Nations but Leitch said getting Japanese rugby back to a place where it could compete ...

Japan captain Michael Leitch is a man who welcomes pressure and believes he performs best under it, which is a good thing considering the weight of expectation on his considerable shoulders going ...

Former Japanese captain Michael Leitch believes his team can win this year's Rugby World Cup. Japan have been drawn in Pool D with England, Argentina, Samoa and Chile. Despite the country never making ...

This, however, wasn't an entirely new experience for star Michael Leitch and some of his Brave Blossoms teammates. The Japan national team posted three wins, including a stunning upset of South ...

Live on ITV. Captain Michael Leitch says Japan are ready to inspire the host nation as they prepare to take on Russia in Friday's Rugby World Cup opener. Japan beat South Africa, Samoa and the ...

Michael Leitch says his history-making Japan team will not settle for simply making the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time, as they eye up a second famous victory over the Springboks this ...

Yokohama - After a sleepless night replaying Japan's historic Rugby World Cup victory over Scotland in his head, captain Michael Leitch has warned quarter-final opponents South Africa that lightning ...

SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) - A wide smile breaks across the face of captain Michael Leitch as he delivers his "outrageous statement": Japan are aiming to win the Rugby World Cup on home soil later ...

SAPPORO, Japan (Reuters) - Landing in northern Japan as a 15-year-old from New Zealand, Michael Leitch stood out in his new classroom and on the rugby field. "I remember going to school and ...

Japan veteran Michael Leitch said Tuesday he believes his team can win this year's Rugby World Cup, claiming they have the best side the country has produced. The Brave Blossoms reached the ...