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Last-gasp Suntory thwarts Black Rams in thrilling quarter-final
Suntory Sungoliath rescued their quarter-final with a match-winning 84th minute try to edge past the spirited Black Rams Tokyo who's sensational second half comeback was undone in the last play of the game. © JRLO In a frenetic game that had everything, play-off regulars Suntory controlled proceedings from the outset and powered their way to a 17-0 lead after just 15 minutes as first-time post-season contenders the Rams looked overawed by the occasion. TJ Perenara gave them a

Mark Pickering
May 235 min read


Black Rams’ Isaac Lucas: I’d love to play Test rugby
Black Rams Tokyo’s Japan-qualified full-back Isaac Lucas has spoken of his desire to play Test rugby as his club closes in on achieving their best League One finish. The 27-year-old Brisbane native has been an ever-present for Tabai Matson’s high-flying side who are currently fifth in the table and are on the verge of clinching a top six play-off berth spot for the first time. Lucas played the full 80 minutes in their 37-33 triumph over play-off rivals Shizuoka Blue Revs in K

Mark Pickering
Mar 173 min read


Japan XV of newly-qualified players
The upcoming fourth season of League One will see a host of foreign-born players qualify to play for Japan. RugbyJP has selected a 'Japan...

Mark Pickering
Dec 6, 20241 min read


EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Black Rams star Isaac Lucas
Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo fly-half Isaac Lucas spoke to RugbyJP.com following the Komazawa side’s impressive 59 – 22 victory over Toshiba...

Mark Pickering
Nov 28, 20245 min read


VIDEO - Best of Isaac Lucas in Japan
Australian fly-half Isaac Lucas, 25, has been a key player for Black Rams Tokyo since joining in 2021 and is close to qualifying to play...

Mark Pickering
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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