League One side Honda Heat’s off-season has been more eventful than most sides having relocated 300 miles in a move designed to turn the club into championship contenders. Formerly known as the Mie Honda Heat, the division one side – who are owned and operated by Japanese multinational conglomerate automotive manufacturer Honda - has relocated from Mie, Suzuka, a city which stages the annual F1 Grand Prix at the Honda-owned racetrack, to Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture. Mate

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,

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Honda Heat star Lomano Lemeki is prepared to put his body on the line and lead by example in the second leg of their relegation/promotion...