Overview
- Mainz beat Fiorentina 2–1 in UEFA Europa Conference League group play on Nov. 6, making it three wins from three for nine points.
- Kaishu Sano recorded an assist in the comeback victory, and Daichi Kamada featured as a second-half substitute.
- Japan Rugby Association named Toulouse scrum-half Saito as a starter for the Nov. 8 test against Ireland in Dublin.
- Veteran Michael Leitch was listed among the replacements in the squad announcement for the Ireland match.
- At the World Trampoline Championships in Pamplona, Hikaru Mori advanced to the semifinals after placing fourth in qualifying with 57.420, with teammate Matsumoto also progressing.