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Rugby stars see Ohtani’s Dodgers sweep the Cubs
League One stars witnessed the homecoming of Japan’s national hero Shohei Ohtani as his Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on...
Mark Pickering
Mar 203 min read
Mo’unga and Frizell’s Toshiba edge past Cane’s Suntory
League One champions Toshiba Brave Lupus outfought Suntory Sungoliath to win the Fuchu derby at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium on Saturday....
Mark Pickering
Feb 154 min read
Sam Cane - I have a lot to contribute at Suntory
Former All Blacks captain Sam Cane is set to return to action for Suntory Sungoliath in Saturday’s Fuchu derby against champions Toshiba...
Mark Pickering
Feb 142 min read
No Cross-Border series in 2025
The Cross-Border Rugby series between League One and Super Rugby sides will not be held in 2025. While the decision was made and...
Mark Pickering
Jan 92 min read
TJ Perenara’s Black Rams upset Suntory
TJ Perenara inspired Black Rams Tokyo to their first win over League One powerhouses Suntory Sungoliath in 21 years with a a hard-fought...
Mark Pickering
Dec 28, 20242 min read
Robbie Deans’ clinical Saitama juggernaut dominates Suntory
Inaugural League One champions Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights bested Suntory Sungoliath 33-12 in the opening round’s heavyweight clash in...
Mark Pickering
Dec 21, 20243 min read
5 League One Rookies to Watch
RugbyJP has picked five League One rookies to keep tabs on this season. 1. Pierich Siebert – Suntory Sungoliath (South Africa) Position:...
Mark Pickering
Dec 21, 20243 min read
Suntory’s Sean McMahon ‘super excited’ to return
Fit-again Suntory Sungoliath star Sean McMahon recently made his long-awaited return from injury during the club's pre-season clash...
Mark Pickering
Nov 18, 20243 min read
VIDEO - Best of Sean McMahon in Japan
Former Wallabies star Sean McMahon has played for Suntory Sungoliath since 2017.
Mark Pickering
Nov 3, 20241 min read
Suntory Sungoliath eye Handre Pollard signing
Suntory Sungoliath are chasing the signing of South Africa’s double World Cup-winning fly-half Handre Pollard, according to reports. The...
Mark Pickering
Oct 26, 20243 min read
Suntory paid Eddie Jones’ salary during his first Brave Blossoms tenure
League One club Suntory Sungoliath paid Eddie Jones’ salary during his first reign in charge of the Brave Blossoms, RugbyJP can...
Mark Pickering
Oct 22, 20242 min read
VIDEO - Best of Matt Giteau in Japan
Former Wallabies star Matt Giteau played for Top League side Suntory Sungoliath from 2017-2020
Mark Pickering
Oct 17, 20241 min read
VIDEO - Best of Damian McKenzie in Japan
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie scored 191 points including 7 tries as he led Suntory Sungoliath to the League One final in 2022.
Mark Pickering
Oct 8, 20241 min read
VIDEO - Every Beauden Barrett try in Japan
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett played for Suntory Sungoliath in 2020-21 and Toyota Verblitz in 2023-2024.
Mark Pickering
Oct 6, 20241 min read
Cane’s Suntory and TJ Perenara’s Rams set for Tokyo clash in December
All Blacks teammates Sam Cane and TJ Perenara will be reunited in December when the Black Rams Tokyo hosts Suntory Sungoliath at...
Mark Pickering
Sep 30, 20242 min read
VIDEO - Every Kotaro Matsushima try in L1 2023-24
Suntory Sungoliath full-back Kotaro Matsushima scored seven tries last season in League One. Matsushima, 31, was overlooked for Eddie...
Mark Pickering
Sep 24, 20241 min read
No second thoughts about leaving New Zealand - Sam Cane
Former All Blacks captain Sam Cane has said that he has no regrets about his decision to walk away from New Zealand rugby to prolong his...
Mark Pickering
Sep 24, 20242 min read
Suntory signs promising Kiwi scrum-half
Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath have signed promising scrum-half Max Hughes from Christchurch-based footy side Sydenham RFC. Suntory has already...
Mark Pickering
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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