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Building up rugby team placed ahead of Japanese citizens' rights

Rugby Sep 26, 2020

Building up rugby team placed ahead of Japanese citizens' rights

by Rich Freeman

Three naturalized Japanese citizens found themselves on the wrong side of a decision that essentially restricts their ability to work as professional rugby players in their adopted homeland. The Japan Rugby Football Union on Friday confirmed that the three, including two who are eligible to ...

JRFU rules certain Japan passport holders can't be treated as locals

Rugby Sep 25, 2020

JRFU rules certain Japan passport holders can't be treated as locals

The decision came after three foreign-born Top League players called for the rule to be overturned.

Rule change leaves trio of naturalized Top League players in limbo

Rugby | ADDING THE EXTRAS May 1, 2020

Rule change leaves trio of naturalized Top League players in limbo

by Rich Freeman

The group, which includes two players who have represented Japan in sevens, is petitioning the Japan Rugby Football Union to recognize their status as local players.

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