"From Toyota to Invercargill: A Rugby Journey"On May 16th, three players, lock Issa Yamakawa, flanker Akito Okui, and wing Kota Oyabu, left Japan and are now staying in Invercargill. While living together, Oyabu plays for Pirates Old Boys, and Yamakawa and Okui play for Invercargill Blues. 2024.07.02 07:50English Contents
Hooker Ryusei Kato & Center Chihiro Matsuyama's Time in OamaruIn their sixth and second years respectively, hooker Ryusei Kato and center Chihiro Matsuyama departed Japan at the end of May. They are currently staying in Oamaru, about an hour and a half from Dunedin, where they play for Valley Sports Club, a local rugby team. 2024.07.01 04:58English Contents
"1,280 minutes of work last season" - Siosaifa FifitaCenter Siosaia Fifita, who transferred from Hanazono Liners last season, made a significant mark in his first year at Toyota Verblitz.He started all 16 League One matches, completing every game without substitution. That's 1,280 minutes of playtime. That figure speaks for itself in the League where physicality level ke...2024.07.01 02:07English Contents
【NEWS】Dream Train "Verblitz Express" On May 6th, Toyota Verblitz hosted Fan Appreciation Day at the Toyota Sports Center. Among the attendees were 1,700 lucky winners selected from regular fan club members. At the rugby field, long lines formed at each player's station as fans engaged in autograph signings and photo sessions. Participants hoping to take p...2024.05.16 06:15English Contents
"Building Towards the Next Season: A Game That Counts"Toyota Verblitz secured a victory on May 5th in the 16th round of League One against Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo at the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium with a score of 45-18, concluding the season in 7th place with 9 wins and 7 losses. It was Children's Day, and this match at Chichibunomiya marked the 96th game of League ...2024.05.11 12:47トピックスコラムEnglish Contents
"Finishing the Season Strong" - Prematch ReviewAmidst the radiant sunshine on May 3rd, preparations were underway for round 13 against Black Rams Tokyo. Today marked the last training session of the season, as the day before the match will be a players-driven captain’s run. A group photo was taken with all the players and staff to conclude the year. Capta...2024.05.04 03:27トピックスコラムEnglish Contents
From Despair to Victory: Verblitz's Remarkable Rugby ComebackOn April 27th, Toyota Verblitz faced Yokohama Canon Eagles at Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium. The game of constant turnarounds ended dramatically with a final score of 35-31 in favor of Verblitz, sealed by a try from fullback Taichi Takahashi in the 45th minute of the second half. From the brink of despair to joyous celeb...2024.04.29 23:31トピックスコラムEnglish Contents
Concluding the Final Home Game with a Victory.On April 25th, the Toyota Verblitz announced the lineup for the upcoming match against the Yokohama Canon Eagles (Yokohama E) to be held at the Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium on the 27th.With only two games left, the players who have previously closed out games will now take on the role of finding opportunities. Scrum-hal...2024.04.26 03:10トピックスコラムEnglish Contents
Toyota Verblitz's Spirited Effort Falls Short Against the Blue WallOn April 20th, Toyota Verblitz faced off against Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights at the Paloma Mizuho Rugby Ground. Verblitz were defeated 7-40, bringing their total record to 7 wins and 7 losses, which now puts the team in 6th place, extinguishing any possibility of making it into the top 4. Pre-sale tickets sold out, ...2024.04.22 10:34トピックスコラムEnglish Contents
The determination and belief to finish the game.Toyota Verblitz announced their lineup for the match against Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights, which will take place at Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium on April 20th. The starting fifteen remain unchanged from the previous round. Isaiah Mapasa replaces Masato Furukawa as a reserve flanker. Captain Kazuki Himeno and winger Sh...2024.04.19 10:34トピックスEnglish Contents
Beauden Barrett Showcases Brilliance in NagasakiOn April 13, Toyota Verblitz played against Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars at Kakidomari Stadium in Nagasaki City. The team won 34-20, bringing their total score to 7 wins and 6 losses. Following their victory in the previous match against Liners, this season's first consecutive win raised their ranking to 6th place.I...2024.04.15 06:44トピックスEnglish Contents
"Small efforts lead to bigger things." - Beauden BarrettToyota Verblitz has announced their lineup for the Round 13 match against Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars, which will take place at the Kakidomari Athletic Stadium in Nagasaki on April 13. In the previous round, Beauden Barrett who was absent returns as number 10, and Pieter-Steph du Toit, absent since...2024.04.12 04:40トピックスコラムEnglish Contents