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Samu Kerevi’s Urayasu D-Rocks to offer 30,000 free National Stadium tickets
Japan Rugby League One side Urayasu D-Rocks will give away 30,000 free tickets for their history-making games at Tokyo’s National Stadium in 2027. Urayasu are coached by former England international Graham Rowntree and their talented squad includes Wallabies internationals Samu Kerevi and Jordan Petaia, Super Rugby winner Devan Flanders, a summer recruit from the Highlanders, and Springboks powerhouse Jasper Wiese. Kerevi in action against Saitama - © JRLO The NTT Communicati

Mark Pickering
Oct 52 min read


Urayasu D-Rocks newcomer Jordan Petaia recalled by Wallabies
New Urayasu D-Rocks signing Jordan Petaia has been recalled by the Wallabies for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup ahead of their Test match against the Springboks in Perth on 27 September. Former Queensland Reds utility-back Petaia, 26, walked away from rugby in 2024 to take part in the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) program and signed with Los Angeles Chargers the following April before being released four months later. The Victoria native, who made hi

Mark Pickering
Sep 143 min read


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. Toyota's Mark Tele'a and Suntory's Kotaro Matsushima contest a high ball - © JRLO Notes: This is a list of players who have the possibility of changing nations (as it stands) providing they complete a mandatory three-year stand down period from their last Test match. All requests for a change in nationality are subject to app

Mark Pickering
Aug 193 min read


Every Division One club's three 2026/27 foreign Test stars revealed
RugbyJP.com has compiled a list of the three foreign Test stars (Category C players) at each of the 12 Division One clubs for the 2026-27 season. This list reflects current retained players and new signings and is subject to change. The clubs are listed below in alphabetical order: Black Rams Tokyo TJ Perenara, New Zealand (34 years old) Liam Gill, Australia (34) Paddy Ryan, Australia (37) Kobe Steelers - 2025-2026 Champions Brodie Retallick, New Zealand (35) Grant Williams,

Mark Pickering
Jul 312 min read


French club confirms talks with Yokohama’s Faf de Klerk
Top 14’s basement outfit Perpignan have confirmed that they have held talks with Yokohama Canon Eagles scrum-half Faf de Klerk. The Catalan club's president François Rivière and general manager Bruno Rolland revealed on the 100% USAP radio show that the Springboks stalwart is on their wanted list for the 2026/2027 season. Rivière said that the 34-year-old, who is currently in his homeland recovering from an ankle injury, is someone they have spoken to and remain in contact wi

Mark Pickering
Feb 42 min read
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