Former Munster boss Graham Rowntree named head coach of Japanese side Urayasu D-Rocks.

Graham Rowntree appointed Head Coach of Urayasu D-Rocks

Graham Rowntree, former Munster head coach, has been named the new head coach of Japan's Urayasu D-Rocks, officials confirmed today.

26 August 2025

South African fly-half Manie Libbok heads to Japan

South African fly-half Manie Libbok has confirmed his move to Japan’s Hanazono Kintetsu Liners for the 2025–26 season.

22 July 2025

Adre Smith will join Verblitz in Japan for the rest of the season.

Adre Smith loaned to Toyota Verblitz for the season

Stormers lock Adre Smith joins Toyota Verblitz in Japan on loan for the remainder of the season.

23 January 2025

Japan Rugby League One Round-Up: Kurt-Lee Arendse and Manu Vunipola shine on debuts

The fourth edition of Japan Rugby League One has kicked off with unprecedented global interest in the country’s three-tier professional club competition.

24 December 2024