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Italian international Dino Lamb set for Japanese adventure
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Shannon Frizell postpones All Blacks homecoming
Todd Blackadder: Richie Mo'unga has reached 'another level' in Japan
All Black Richie Mo'unga makes history with title win in Japan
Once 'fallen giants' on the verge of history thanks to All Blacks
Standings
Group Standings
P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
18
15
2
1
741
480
261
8
1
9
18
14
2
2
727
437
290
10
1
11
18
14
2
2
606
361
245
7
2
9
18
14
4
0
616
504
112
6
1
7
Conference A
P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
18
15
2
1
741
480
261
8
1
9
18
14
4
0
616
504
112
6
1
7
18
10
8
0
642
509
133
6
5
11
18
6
12
0
518
566
-48
3
3
6
Conference B
P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
18
14
2
2
727
437
290
10
1
11
18
14
2
2
606
361
245
7
2
9
18
8
8
2
542
568
-26
2
2
4
18
6
12
0
504
521
-17
4
5
9
Stats
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Follow all of the action from Japan Rugby League One, Japan’s premier rugby union tournament, with RugbyPass. Formerly known as the Top League, this annual competition sees 12 teams battle to become the Division 1 champion and claim Japan’s most coveted piece of silverware.
Ready for this year’s tournament? Scroll down to explore all of the action, standings and results from Japan Rugby League One.
The History of Japanese Rugby League One
Japan Rugby League One was created in 2022 but its roots can be traced back to 1948. This was the year the Japan Company Rugby Football Championship was founded. After 55 successful years, the championship was replaced by the Top League in 2003.
Both of these earlier iterations featured company-owned teams and their success popularised rugby union in Japan. Today, Japan Rugby League One has elevated the sport to a professional level. In fact, the league boasts star-studded teams that have been home to top internationals such as Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Dane Coles and Liam Williams.
How to Watch Japan Rugby League One
Want to catch every match? Then you’re in luck. You’ll find all of this year’s Japan Rugby League One fixtures on RugbyPass TV. Sign up for free to watch two live matches per round or scroll through the playlist to relive your favourite clashes.
