Akihito Yamada rugby player
Akihito Yamada rugby player

Akihito Yamada

26th Jul 1985 1.82m/88kg Left Wing

A look at round four in Japans Rugby League One

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Spears Slide Continues Things aren’t getting any better for Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay. Today’s 24-20 loss to Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo has left the defending champions...

Japan Rugby League One 2023-24 Round Three Review

11 months ago by Ultimate Rugby

Division One – Four Try Frizell Melts Steelers All Black backrower Shannon Frizell was the toast of Fuchu after scoring four tries in leading Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo to a successful Christmas...

RWC2015 Throwback: Japan, South Africa prefer experience for RWC clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named the oldest Japan line-up in history ahead of their Rugby World Cup clash with South Africa, who the Australian coach believes are vulnerable. South Africa finished bottom in the...

Test Stars To Light Up Japan's Top League In 2020

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Japanese Top League kicks off this weekend with a number of test stars of the past and present set to light up the competition in 2020.   With the Champions Cup returning this weekend with the...

Wales 33-30 Japan: 3 Best Performers

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Amanaki Mafi Hugely powerful performance from the No. 8, who didn't seem one bit phased by strong Welsh pack. Present all over the park, Mafi showed a superb running game and with his immense strength,...