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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


7 newly-qualified foreign stars who could debut for Japan in 2026
The fifth Japan Rugby League One season kicks off next week with a wave of new and returning stars such as Semi Radradra, Manie Libbok and Ardie Savea set to light up the competition. Fiji’s Olympic sevens champion Radradra is a new signing for title contenders Shizuoka Blue Revs while World Cup winner and Springboks star Libbok has joined second division side Kintetsu Liners. New Zealand’s 2023 World Player of The Year Savea has returned for a second spell at star-laden Kobe

Mark Pickering
Dec 1, 20255 min read


Don’t Follow My Path - Hendrik Tui Warns Young Players
Former Brave Blossoms star Hendrik Tui has issued a stark warning to young foreign players who are keen to follow his path by moving to...

Mark Pickering
Aug 27, 20253 min read


EXCLUSIVE - Warren Gatland lands head coach role in Japan
Former Wales head coach Warren Gatland is set to be unveiled as the new head coach at Japanese division one side Urayasu D-Rocks,...

Mark Pickering
Aug 8, 20254 min read


Wales fans urge clubs to swoop for Japanese free agent
Wales fans have urged their club sides to approach Japanese international Shuhei Takeuchi who is a free agent after leaving League One...

Mark Pickering
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Pollock is such an exciting player – Samu Kerevi
Urayasu D-Rocks centre Samu Kerevi has put his hand up for selection for the Wallabies this summer after a fine season in Japan and is...

Mark Pickering
Jun 15, 20252 min read


RugbyJP.com Gossip Column
Welcome to the latest edition of RugbyJP.com ’s Gossip Column where we share exclusive news, transfer details and more. Please credit...

Mark Pickering
Jun 13, 20253 min read


Relegation-threatened Urayasu announces 13 summer departures
Division one basement outfit Urayasu D-Rocks has announced that 13 players will leave the club this summer. Greig Laidlaw’s team has been...

Mark Pickering
May 7, 20251 min read


RugbyJP.com Gossip Column
Welcome to the latest edition of RugbyJP.com ’s Gossip Column as we round-up all the latest news, transfer rumours, departures and...

Mark Pickering
Apr 16, 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


5 League One Rookies to Watch
RugbyJP has picked five League One rookies to keep tabs on this season. 1. Pierich Siebert – Suntory Sungoliath (South Africa) Position:...

Mark Pickering
Dec 21, 20243 min read


VIDEO - Every Israel Folau try in Japan
Urayasu D-Rocks wing Israel Folau has spent three seasons in Japan. Ex-Wallabies star Folau, 35, helped his team earn promotion to...

Mark Pickering
Oct 11, 20241 min read


Urayasu D-Rocks renews partnership with Western Force
League One division one newcomers Urayasu D-Rocks has renewed their strategic partnership with Australian Super Rugby Pacific...

Mark Pickering
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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