Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay
Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay (commonly known as the Kubota Spears) is a Japanese rugby union team based in Funabashi, Chiba participating in the Japan Rugby League One. The team rebranded as Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay ahead of the rebranding of the Top League as the Japan Rugby League One in 2022.[1]
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| Full name | Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay | ||
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| Union | Japan Rugby Football Union | ||
| Nickname(s) | Kubota Spears | ||
| Founded | 1978 | ||
| Location | Funabashi, Chiba, Japan | ||
| Ground(s) | Various stadiums | ||
| Coach(es) | Frans Ludeke | ||
| League(s) | Japan Rugby League One | ||
| 2021 | 3rd, Red Conference Playoffs Semi-finalist | ||
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Current squad
The Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay squad for the 2022 season is:[2]
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| (c) Denotes team captain, Bold denotes player is internationally capped |
Former players
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Willie Ofahengaue- Joe Roff - Fullback/Wing
Barrie-Jon Mather - Centre/Wing
Marty Veale - Lock- Kōtarō Nakamura - Wing/Fullback
- Jason O'Halloran
- Cameron Pither
- Shunji Ishikura - Lock
- Joshua Fuimaono
- Justin Sampson
References
- "La nouvelle ligue japonaise s'appelle la Japan Rugby League One". Asie Rugby (in French). 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- 選手名鑑 [Players Directory]. Kubota Spears (in Japanese). Retrieved 29 November 2018.
External links
- Kubota Spears - Official Website
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