With the steady stream of players ending their terms with the Japan Top League, leading names like Beauden Barrett & Brodie Retallick return to NZ Rugby. That is to say, they have had to readjust to New Zealand conditions via the mandatory 14-day managed isolation period, which all returnees must complete. They, like others, have […] READ MORE
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Fans ready for Knockout Rugby! Japan Top League quarterfinals in play
With the Japan Top League quarterfinals set to commence this weekend, the growing numbers of Asian rugby fans are ready for knockout rugby. Agreed, that is the purpose of all rugby competitions yet, reaching this stage is one step. The next is to graduate past the knockout stages – Japan Top League quarterfinals follow on […] READ MORE
Sunwolves and Japan Top League attendance setting new standard
The crowds in Japan currently, are setting high standards. Figures that make most Super Rugby sides shudder in jealousy have supported Sunwolves and Japan Top League attendance figures in 2020. That is conclusive, figures of 18,000 for the Sunwolves v Chiefs clash and some phenomenal numbers over the opening weeks of Japan Top League. 116,000 […] READ MORE
Two injuries from Japan Top League final have negative ‘flow-on’ affects
In a low scoring affair, the Japan Top League final was played out last weekend in front of 23,000 fans in Tokyo. The pinnacle of Japanese rugby, the defending champions Suntory Sungoliath triumphed 12-8 over the Panasonic Wild Knights. Even though former All Blacks and Wallabies coach Robbie Deans was unable to add to his haul […] READ MORE