Defeat in the Rain: Discipline Remains a Key IssueOn April 14th, in Round 15 of the NTT Japan Rugby League One, Toyota Verblitz faced Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo at ZOZO Oripri Stadium in Ichihara, Chiba. Verblitz suffered a 7–37 loss, bringing their season record to 3 wins, 1 draw, and 11 losses. A light drizzle turned into steady rain shortly after kickoff. Two pers...2025.04.15 00:00English Content
Himeno Returns to Back Row with Aoki and Hooper After Three-Month AbsenceA reliable leader is back. Toyota Verblitz announced their squad for the April 13th clash against Black Rams Tokyo at ZOZO Park Honda Stadium in Ichihara. Number-eight and captain Kazuki Himeno makes his long-awaited return after three months, joining Keito Aoki and Michael Hooper in the back row. 2025.04.12 01:10English Content
"We Accept the Result and Will Work Even Harder." - Steve HansenIn Round 14 of the NTT Japan Rugby League One, held on April 5th at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium, Toyota Verblitz faced off against Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights and suffered a 17–55 defeat. Facing the league’s second-place team, the match also marked a significant milestone for two players. Toyota Verblitz’s scrum-hal...2025.04.08 00:36English Content
Scrum-half Kaito Shigeno is set to reach 100 caps.Toyota Verblitz has announced the 23 member squad for their Round 14 match of the NTT Japan Rugby League One on April 5th, where they will face Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights at Kumagaya Rugby Stadium.2025.04.04 07:52English Content
Defense puts an end to the losing streak: Verblitz's Victory blooms with the cherry blossoms.On March 30th, Toyota Verblitz faced Yokohama Canon Eagles in the 13th round of the NTT Japan Rugby League One at Oita’s Crasus Dome. Just four minutes into the game, flanker Keito Aoki scored his first-ever League One try, putting Verblitz in the lead. The team then held off their opposition with solid defense an...2025.03.31 07:06English Content
Early Entry Komura Earns First Start at Fly-halfToyota Verblitz has announced its 23-man squad for the match against Yokohama Canon Eagles on March 28th at Crasus Dome Oita.Toyota Verblitz has announced its 23-man squad for the match against Yokohama Canon Eagles on March 28th at Crasus Dome Oita.2025.03.29 00:51English Content
“Sometimes, we put too much pressure on ourselves" – Steve HansenOn March 22nd, Toyota Verblitz faced Sagamihara Dynaboars at Gifu’s Nagaragawa Stadium in Round 12 of NTT Japan Rugby League One. The match saw Verblitz conceding the opening score and playing from behind. In the second half, the team fought back with three consecutive tries, closing the gap to just two points. However...2025.03.24 05:52English Content
Michael Hooper Named Game CaptainToyota Verblitz has announced its 23-man squad for Round 12 of NTT Japan Rugby League One, where they will face Sagamihara Dynaboars at Nagaragawa Stadium on March 22nd. Due to injuries, hooker Yoshikatsu Hikosaka, lock Daichi Akiyama, and flanker Akito Okui will be replaced in the lineup. No.8 Ryusei Koike will make h...2025.03.21 00:39English Content
Signs of Revival: Verblitz Show Grit Despite LossToyota Verblitz faced Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in Round 11 of NTT Japan Rugby League One on March 15th at Toyota Stadium. Despite rallying from a maximum deficit of 18 points to come within four, they conceded a try just before the final whistle and lost 22-33. Their overall record now stands at 2 wins, 8 losses, and ...2025.03.17 03:45English Content
Challenging the Reigning Champions with Defense and PhysicalityOn March 13th, following a bye week, a press conference was held ahead of the upcoming match against Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo. Attending were Co-Coach Ian Foster and the center pairing of Siosaia Fifita and Nicholas McCurran.Fifita, who transferred from the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in the 2022 season, is set to mark h...2025.03.14 00:51English Content
The Early Entry duo Aoki and Komura Named in Reserves; Tuidraki and Takahashi Return as FinishersOn March 1st, the team will face Urayasu D-Rocks in the 10th round of NTT Japan Rugby League One at J-Village Stadium in Fukushima. The squad for the match was announced on February 27th.With Rikiya Matsuda injured in the previous round, Matt McGahan will take over his position as starting fly-half. Viliame Tuidraki re...2025.02.27 22:35English Content
“You don’t have to change everything. Do what we do well at a higher level.” -Michael HooperThe NTT Japan Rugby League One Round 9 match took place on February 22nd at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashi-Osaka, where Toyota Verblitz suffered a 21-63 defeat against Kobelco Kobe Steelers. With this loss, Verblitz’s overall record fell to 1 win, 1 draw, and 7 losses, dropping them to 11th place in the standings. P...2025.02.24 22:17English Content