League: Six Nations Sport: Rugby Country: Global Category: Scores & Results

Australia and Japan compete in Nations Championship rugby Test in Townsville

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:12 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Australia and Japan compete in Nations Championship rugby Test in Townsville

Summary

The second Test between Australia and Japan is underway at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville. Kick-off was scheduled for 3:15 PM AEST on August 15. Australia won the first match of the bilateral series last Saturday, setting a positive tone for the team under new coach Les Kiss. Japanese flyhalf Ryunosuke Ito was a standout performer in the opening contest, showcasing significant playmaking ability. Updates on the match will continue as the game progresses.

Source Links

The Guardian Sport

By the Numbers

•Match continues at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville
•Australia leads after winning the first Test
•Ryunosuke Ito impressed in the series opener
•Kick-off for the second Test was at 3:15 PM AEST
•Les Kiss coaches Australia in this series

Latest Updates

4:12 AMThe Guardian Sport — Australia v Japan: Nations Championship rugby union international – live

What they're saying

"
Updates from second Test between the Wallabies and Brave Blossoms Kick off time in Townsville is 3pm AEST/2pm JST/6am BST Any thoughts? Get in touch on email Hello everybody and welcome to live coverage of Australia v Japan in the second and final Test of this bilateral series. Kick-off at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville is scheduled for 3.15pm. The Wallabies snuck home in the series opener last Saturday to kick off the Les Kiss era with a morale boosting win. But in a highly entertaining contest it was 21-year-old flyhalf Ryunosuke Ito who stole the show, leading the Brave Blossoms around the field with boundless creativity. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Jonathan Howcroft

Related Teams & Leagues

Six Nations Rugby