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Catch up on the latest action from Japan Rugby League One with RugbyPass. Below you’ll find the latest fixtures, news and results.

Japan Rugby League One News

Hotshot Cheslin Kolbe claims Bok first in Japan Rugby League One

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Japan Rugby League One Standings

Overall Standings

P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
18
16
2
0
750
456
294
10
1
11
18
16
2
0
664
336
328
9
1
10
18
14
4
0
709
357
352
11
3
14
18
9
9
0
625
538
87
6
6
12
Pts
75
74
70
48

Conference A

P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
18
16
2
0
664
336
328
9
1
10
18
8
10
0
478
628
-150
4
3
7
18
7
11
0
579
617
-38
4
4
8
18
6
12
0
454
597
-143
2
4
6
Pts
74
39
36
30

Conference B

P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
18
16
2
0
750
456
294
10
1
11
18
14
4
0
709
357
352
11
3
14
18
9
9
0
625
538
87
6
6
12
18
9
9
0
502
551
-49
4
1
5
Pts
75
70
48
41
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Japan Rugby League One Stats

Teams
Players

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Japan Rugby League One Latest News

'He dominates that competition': Jamie Joseph on Shannon Frizell's return

19-cap All Black involved in Japan Rugby League One shocker

Long-standing All Blacks team-mate takes aim at Ardie Savea

Watch: Brodie Retallick powers over to continue remarkable try-scoring run

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Follow the 2025-26 Japan Rugby League One Season with RugbyPass

Follow all of the action from Japan Rugby League One, Japan’s premier rugby union tournament, with RugbyPass. Formerly known as the Top League, this annual competition sees 12 teams battle to become the Division 1 champion and claim Japan’s most coveted piece of silverware.

Ready for this year’s tournament? Scroll down to explore all of the action, standings and results from Japan Rugby League One.

The History of Japanese Rugby League One

Japan Rugby League One was created in 2022 but its roots can be traced back to 1948. This was the year the Japan Company Rugby Football Championship was founded. After 55 successful years, the championship was replaced by the Top League in 2003.

Both of these earlier iterations featured company-owned teams and their success popularised rugby union in Japan. Today, Japan Rugby League One has elevated the sport to a professional level. In fact, the league boasts star-studded teams that have been home to top internationals such as Aaron Smith, Beauden Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Dane Coles and Liam Williams.


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