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We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Japan Rugby League One player Saimoni Vunilagi.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, teammates and everyone affected by this tragic loss.
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Japan take on France in Tokyo today! ๐คฉ
The Brave Blossoms face the reigning Six Nations champions in their final summer Nations Championship clashโa major test against one of world rugbyโs leading sides ๐
Watch live on WOWOW and JSports ๐ฟ
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Itโs almost time ๐คฉ
The squad has been named for tomorrowโs Nations Championship clash against France, with the Brave Blossoms set to end the summer campaign with a win at Tokyoโs National Stadium ๐
๐ Saturday 18 July 17:40
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#JPNvFRA#
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From League One to the international stage ๐๐
๐ Today 11 July | 19:10
๐๏ธ McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Watch it all live on JSports and WOWOW ๐
#JPNvIRE#
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League One legends take on Ireland tomorrow in Japanโs second Nations Championship clash ๐
๐ Saturday, 11 July 19:10
๐๏ธ McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Watch it all live on WOWOW and JSports ๐๐
#IREvJPN#
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Japan Rugby League One RISING is back! ๐๐
The player development competition returns for its second year, giving emerging talent more opportunities to shine and helping build an even stronger future for Japanese rugby ๐ฏ๐ต
Full story ๐
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Featuring a host of Japan Rugby League One stars, the Brave Blossoms have named their squad to face Italy in todayโs Nations Championship clash ๐
๐ Saturday 4 July | 17: 40
๐๏ธ Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium
Catch all the action on JSports 2 & On Demand ๐๐ฟ
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Stars from this seasons League One are ready to represent Japan XV tonight in their first 2026 clash against Mฤori All Blacks ๐ฏ๐ต๐ณ๐ฟ
๐ Saturday 27 June | 19:05
๐๏ธ Paloma Mizuho Stadium
Watch all the action on JSports 2 & J Sports On Demand ๐ฟ
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The 35-man Japan training camp squad is here! ๐๐ฏ๐ต
Fresh off another unforgettableLeague One season, these players now have their sights set on the next challenge: earning the chance to wear the cherry blossom on the international stage ๐
#BraveBlossoms#
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๐ NTT JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE 2025-26 AWARDS: BEST FIFTEEN โจ
FORWARDS ๐
PR Craig Miller
HO Malcolm Marx
PR Opeti Helu
LO Brodie Retallick
LO Harry Hockings
FL Ardie Savea
FL Teinan Costley
No.8 Masi Faulua
BACKS โก๏ธ
SH TJ Perenara
SO Takuya Yamasawa
WTB Mark Teleโa
WTB Koki Takeyama
CTB Tali Ioasa
CTB Anton Lienert-Brown
FB Cheslin Kolbe
Some of the biggest names in world rugby ๐
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Top Point Scorers ๐
D1: Cheslin Kolbe | Tokyo Sungoliath
D2: Manie Libbok | Hanazono Kintetsu Liners
D3: Daniel Waite | Sayama Secom Rugguts
Three divisions. Three sharpshooters. One incredible season ๐๐ฅ
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Top Point Scorers ๐
D1: Cheslin Kolbe | Tokyo Sungoliath
D2: Manie Libbok | Hanazono Kintetsu Liners
D3: Daniel Waite | Sayama Secom Rugguts
Three divisions. Three sharpshooters. One incredible season ๐๐ฅ
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Best Line Breaker ๐
The players who split defences apart, found the gaps, and turned half chances into game-changing moments ๐ฅ
D1: Cheslin Kolbe | Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath
D1: Haruto Kida | Kubota Spears
D2: Chance Peni | Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi
D3: Ryunosuke Fujiwara | Sayama Secom Rugguts
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Head Coach of the Year ๐
Recognising the coaches who shaped the season ๐ฅ
D1: Dave Rennie | Kobelco Kobe Steelers
D2: Yoichi Tokuno | Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi
D3: Damian Karauna | Mazda SkyActivs Hiroshima
Congratulations to this seasonโs outstanding head coaches ๐
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Golden Shoulder Award ๐
The players who brought the collisions, carried the fight, and earned the respect of their peers ๐ฅ
D1: Ben Gunter | Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights
D2: Tom Florence | Toyota Industries Shuttles Aichi
D3: Kota Moriyama | Chugoku Electric Power Red Regulions
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Player of the Season ๐
Chosen by their fellow players as the standout performers of the season ๐โจ
D1: Brodie Retallick | Kobelco Kobe Steelers
D2: Peter Umaga-Jensen | Hanazono Kintetsu Liners
D3: Chase Tiatia | Secom Rugguts
Congratulations ๐
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Fair Play Team Award ๐
Awarded to the teams with the fewest disciplinary infringements throughout the season ๐โจ
D1: Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights
D2: Nippon Steel Kamaishi Seawaves
D3: Kurita Water Gush Akishima & LeRIRO Fukuoka
Congratulations to all teams recognised for embodying the spirit of rugby this season!
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Itโs time for the League One 2025-26 Award Ceremony ๐โจ
The stage is set.
The finalists are ready.
Our award winners await ๐คฉ
Whoโs taking home the silverware?
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Japan Rugby League One 2025โ26 CHAMPIONS ๐
History made.
After an incredible season and a thrilling final, Kobe Steelers are crowned League One champions for the very first time ๐๐
Congratulations to the players, staff, and supporters who made it happen โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
@kobe_steelers
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The Japan Rugby League One 2025โ26 runners-up: Kubota Spears ๐ฅ
What a season for the Spears and the Orange Army ๐๐๐ฆ
After a final that went right down to the wire, congratulations to @Kubota_Spears on an incredible campaign filled with unforgettable moments, relentless rugby, and a fight worthy of the biggest stage
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