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Unrepentant Folau targets Rugby World Cup return with Tonga
AFP, Published on 23/03/2022
» TOKYO: Controversial Israel Folau is "definitely interested" in playing for Tonga at next year's Rugby World Cup and has "no regrets" over the homophobic comments that ended his Wallabies career.
Controversial rugby star Folau signs for Japanese side
AFP, Published on 05/07/2021
» TOKYO - Dual-code international Israel Folau, who was sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 for saying "hell awaits" gay people, will play club rugby in Japan next season, it was announced Monday.
Japan telecom firms challenge $40 billion NTT takeover bid
AFP, Published on 11/11/2020
» TOKYO - Japanese telecoms firms appealed Wednesday to the communications ministry over a planned $40-billion takeover of the country's biggest mobile carrier by its government-backed parent, warning it would "prevent fair competition".
Huawei controversy opens field for 5G challengers
AFP, Published on 28/06/2020
» TOKYO: With growing pressure to keep China's Huawei out of 5G network development, it could be time for firms like Japan's NEC and South Korea's Samsung to shine.
Japan's Yamada eyes World Cup spot with French club stint
AFP, Published on 20/08/2019
» PARIS: Japan winger Akihito Yamada said on Monday he is still targeting a spot in his country's Rugby World Cup squad after joining French club Lyon on-loan.
Japanese, UK carriers delay release of Huawei phones
AFP, Published on 22/05/2019
» LONDON: Four major Japanese and British mobile carriers said Wednesday they will delay releasing new 5G handsets made by Huawei amid a US-led crackdown on the Chinese tech firm over security concerns.