Rugby in Osaka
Watch rugby live!
Osaka is the city with the most rugby-loving culture in Japan, with rugby being played by everyone from children to students. Among working adults, there are the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes Osaka, which plays in the Japan Rugby Top League, the highest level in the country, and the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners, which are aiming to return to the Top League.
Higashi-Osaka City is also home to Hanazono, a rugby mecca, which attracts many fans from all over the country, especially during the high school tournaments held over the New Year period.
Rugby, a sport where players collide violently with each other, is a thrilling experience to watch at a stadium. After the game ends (no side), players and fans, regardless of team, congratulate each other on their efforts, creating a unique rugby atmosphere. Come watch rugby in Osaka!
NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes Osaka
They have returned to the Japan Rugby Top League, creating a red whirlwind in the country's top league.
Location: Docomo Osaka Nanko Ground
Season: August to December
Hanazono Kintestu Liners
Based at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, the team is one of the oldest in Japan, having been founded 90 years ago. They aim to return to the top league with their powerful rugby.
Location: Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashi-Osaka City
Season: August to December
