The international rugby championships in which Japan participates

Conquering the world

The Brave Blossoms have continued to surprise in recent years, allowing rugby to gain popularity on the archipelago. The Japanese national team participates in several international tournaments.

Les Brave Blossoms lors de la coupe du monde de rugby en 2015

The Brave Blossoms at the 2015 Rugby World Cup

H. Nagaoka for JRFU

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