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12 Japan-based stars who could switch nations in 2026/27

RugbyJP.com has compiled a 12-man list of high-profile Japan Rugby League One players who could potentially switch Test nations in the 2026/2027 season.

u/MarkPickering — 9 hours ago

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12 Japan-based stars who could switch nations in 2026/27

RugbyJP.com has compiled a 12-man list of high-profile Japan Rugby League One players who could potentially switch Test nations in the 2026/2027 season.

u/MarkPickering — 9 hours ago

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Champs Kobe unveil Andy Ellis as Rennie’s successor

New Kobe head coach Andy Ellis: The goal is to go back-to-back

u/MarkPickering — 2 days ago

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Fijian rugby player, 26, dies in Fukuoka due to heatstroke

Kyushu Electric Power Kyuden Voltex lock Saimoni Vunilagi, a summer signing from Suntory Sungoliath, has tragically passed away at the age of 26 due to suspected heatstroke

u/MarkPickering — 11 days ago

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Japan's Uni ace Ito, 21, to join Suntory after tormenting European giants

rugbyjp.com

u/MarkPickering — 21 days ago

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Viliami Vailea to join Japanese D2 side

rugbyjp.com

u/MarkPickering — 28 days ago

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Haste v Naito sells out advance tickets with 18 days to go

Pro Wrestling NOAH’s upcoming GHC Heavyweight Championship showdown between Shane Haste and challenger Tetsuya Naito on 9 August is on course for a sell out after the company announced that its full allocation of early bird tickets has abeen snapped up.

Australian champion Haste, 40, is set to make his fourth title defence against the LOS TRANQUILOS de JAPON frontman, 44, who won a number one contender’s match against Kaito Kiyomoya at SUMMER EPIC in Osaka on Saturday.

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u/MarkPickering — 29 days ago

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