NAME: Ryo ......

POSITION: Full Back

AGE: 28

HEIGHT: 178cm

WEIGHT: 86kg

BIRTH PLACE: N/A

SEEKING: Oversea Rugby Opportunity, professional/semi-professional contract,

AVAILABILITY: Available

PASSPORTS:

Japan

MARITAL STATUS: Married

Personal Overview

Position: Fullback (primary), wings, and first-five

 

Overview:

Former professional rugby player at Hino Red Dolphins for four seasons (2019-2023) at Japan League One. I have 18 apprearance at the league. After finishing my rugby season in Japan, I came to Napier, New Zealand in April in 2023 to pursue my dream of playing at the NPC level rugby.

Thanks to the consistent performance at Napier Pirates, currently I have been training with Hawkes Bay Magpies and playing for Hawkes Bay Development. I played two pre season games for Hawkes Bay agaisnt Auckland and Waikato.

 

Player History

2023 ~ present: Hawkes Bay Development (New Zealand)

2023 ~ present: Napier Pirates (New Zealand)

2019 ~ 2023  : Hino Red Dolphins (Japan)

2018 ~ 2019    : Fraser Tech Rugby club (New Zealand)

 

Education

- Master of Sports Management (Johan Cruyff Institute): 2022 September ~ present

- Bachelor of Management Studies (University of Waikato, New Zealand): 2015 ~ 2018

- Kokugakuin Kugayama High School (Japan): 2011 ~ 2014

 

I have attached two highlight videos, one with Top League/League one Japan, and one with Napier Pirates respectively.

Previous Clubs

  • 2023 - Hawkes Bay Development (New Zealand)
  • 2019 - Hino Red Dolphins (Japan League One)