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RD 4 PREVIEW: Exclusive news, line-ups and comments
Japan Rugby League One returns this weekend for the fourth round of the competition and first set of fixtures in 2026. Urayasu D-Rocks (6th) v Yokohama Canon Eagles (12th) Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, Tokyo - 12.00 KO The top-flight action kicks off on Saturday with Graham Rowntree’s vastly-improved Urayasu D-Rocks hosting ex-All Black Leon MacDonald’s basement outfit Yokohama Canon Eagles. Chiba-based Urayasu only won three games in the entire 18-round regular season in 2

Mark Pickering
Jan 1016 min read


I want to play in the 2027 World Cup – Samu Kerevi
Urayasu D-Rocks' star centre Samu Kerevi is aiming for a Wallabies recall in 2026 as he aims to represent Australia at a third successive World Cup in 2027. Kerevi, 32, last played for his country in November 2024 against Wales in the Autumn Nations Tour and was shown 20-minute a red card for a dangerous tackle on Jac Morgan. Despite impressing last season for basement outfit Urayasu with 14 tries in 16 appearances and beating 76 defenders (third highest in the league), t he

Mark Pickering
Dec 13, 20253 min read


Wallabies legend Will Genia announces his retirement
Wallabies legend and former Hanazono Kintetsu Liners star Will Genia has announced his retirement at the age of 37. Genia and his...

Mark Pickering
Aug 21, 20252 min read


EXCLUSIVE - Kerevi eyes Lions series in Australia
Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi has held his hand up for selection for the Wallabies’ series against the British and Irish Lions this...

Mark Pickering
Mar 18, 20252 min read
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