"We have our own strengths too" - Facing the league-leading Saitama Wild Knights.On January 19, Toyota Verblitz will face the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights in Round 5 of the NTT Japan Rugby League One. With the match taking place in Kitakyushu City (Mikuni World Stadium), the team arrived in Fukuoka three days prior to the game to prepare. Rookie Akito Okui will start as No. 8, replacing capt...2025.01.18 01:34コラムEnglish Contents
Toyota Verblitz Claims a hard-earned first victory with a 32-18 win over Black Rams Tokyo.The fourth round of the NTT Japan Rugby League One took place on January 11th at Nagaragawa Stadium in Gifu, where Toyota Verblitz secured their long-awaited first win of the season with a 32-18 victory over Black Rams Tokyo, scoring five tries in the second half.The long-anticipated win was a hard-fought team effort.&...2025.01.13 09:30コラムEnglish Contents
"Our Time Will Come" - Steve HansenOn January 9, two days before their Round 4 League One clash against Black Rams Tokyo, Toyota Verblitz held a press conference. The public has been significantly excited about the matchup between two former All Blacks scrum-halves, Aaron Smith and TJ Perenara.Aaron, reflecting on their shared history, remarked, “W...2025.01.10 03:24トピックスコラムEnglish Contents
Clash Against Sungoliath Ends in a Draw: "No Time to Hang Our Heads" - Captain HimenoRound 3 of the NTT Japan Rugby League One took place on January 4 at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, where Toyota Verblitz faced Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath. In a fiercely contested match where the lead swung back and forth, the game ended in a 30–30 draw.Both teams faced the match desperate for a win after consecutive losses...2025.01.06 03:54トピックスEnglish Contents
Honda Heat Edge Past Toyota in Close ContestOn December 28, Toyota Verblitz suffered a 17-21 comeback loss to Mie Honda Heat in the second round of the NTT Japan Rugby League One at Nagaragawa Stadium in Gifu. This marked Toyota’s second consecutive defeat this season. Under frigid conditions with a temperature of 5°C and a chilling icy rain falling during ...2024.12.30 07:02トピックスコラムEnglish Contents
Hooker Yoshikatsu Hikosaka Set to Achieve 100 CapsOn December 28, Toyota Verblitz will kick off their home opener against Mie Honda Heat at Gifu's Nagaragawa Stadium. This match marks a special milestone for hooker Yoshikatsu Hikosaka, as he is set to achieve 100 caps just two days later. Nicolas McCurran, who transferred from Brave Lupus Tokyo this season, will earn ...2024.12.27 01:44トピックスコラムEnglish Contents
2024-25 JRLO Season Opens with Dramatic ConclusionThe 2024-25 Japan Rugby League One season kicked off on December 21. Toyota Verblitz faced Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay on December 22 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium, suffering a narrow 27-30 defeat after a dramatic comeback by the Spears.In the 43rd minute of the second half, the 12,358 spectators alte...2024.12.24 02:57トピックスコラムEnglish Contents
“I feel fully prepared and incredibly excited.” Rikiya Matsuda Set for Verblitz DebutThe rebranded Verblitz are gearing up for their season opener against Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium on December 21st. The 23-man squad for the match was announced on December 20th, featuring captain Kazuki Himeno starting at No. 8, with Rikiya Matsuda, a key transfer from t...2024.12.21 03:24トピックスコラムEnglish Contents
【COLUMN】The Secret Story Behind the New Jersey DesignFor the 2024-25 season, both the first and second jerseys have been redesigned for the first time in three seasons. This time, for the first time in Toyota Verblitz's history, the design was handled by the Vision Design Department of Toyota Motor Corporation. The story behind its creation holds many fascinating details...2024.10.04 08:00English Contents
【COLUMN】Joined the All Blacks as a Medical Support Staff MemberYoshihiro Okuma, Head Athletic TrainerJoined the All Blacks as a Medical Support Staff Member.2024.08.18 08:48English Contents
"The difference between New Zealand and Japan rugby" - Akito Okui, Issa Yamakawa, Kouta OyabuOne week until the season starts.Yamakawa, Okui, and Oyabu to join Southland Stags wider squad. Issa Yamakawa, Akihito Okui, and Kota Oyabu, who are studying abroad in Southland, have all been named to the Southland Stags’ wider squad following the conclusion of the regional club tournament. Southland is part of N...2024.08.02 07:52English Contents
"The pride of representing North Otago is very strong"- Ryusei Kato, Chihiro MatsuyamaHooker Ryusei Kato and Center Chihiro Matsuyama, currently playing rugby in North Otago, have joined the North Otago representative squad. Although their team,Valley, narrowly lost the Citizens Shield final 19-20 on July 13, both players were selected for the North Otago squad. They are now competing in the Heartland C...2024.08.01 06:15English Contents