Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
| Union | Japan Rugby Football Union |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Location | Shibuya, Tokyo |
| League(s) | National Women’s Rugby Championship |
| 2025 | Champions |
| Official website | |
| rc-phoenix | |
Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix is a Japanese women's rugby union team based in Shibuya, Tokyo. They compete in Japan's National Women’s Rugby Championship.
History
The club was established in 2002, with the women's team being founded in 2013.
In 2023, Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix signed a partnership with Australian Super Rugby Women's side the Western Force.[1][2] The agreement would allow for pre-season trial games, the sharing of knowledge, exchange of players, management, coaches, training staff and media staff, co-creation branding and academy planning.[1][2]
Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix met Mie Pearls for the 2023–2024 National Women’s Rugby Championship final which was played for the first time at the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium.[3][4] They defeated the Mie Pearls 24–40.[5][6]
After being crowned national champions, they played the Western Force in a pre-season trial match on 23 February at HBF Park; they won the game 24–14.[7][8]
On 2 February 2025, they successfully defended their championship title which they have won for the third consecutive year.[9] They defeated Mie Pearls in the final to win the 11th Japan Women's Rugby Football Championship.[10]
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-World Rugby nationality.
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Coaches
Coaching staff and Management
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Eikou Yoshida |
| General Manager | Ryoma Kudo |
| Team Owner / President | Yohei Shinomiya |
References
- ^ a b Somerford, Ben (2023-12-08). "Force Super W agree partnership with Japanese club Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix". westernforce.rugby. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ a b "Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix Sign Partnership With Western Force". RugbyAsia247. 2023-12-14. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ "Japan National Women's Rugby Championship Final 2024". RugbyAsia247. 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Tokyo Set to Host National Women's Rugby Championship Final". Japan Rugby Football Union. 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
- ^ "Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix Rugby Club wins the 10th National Women's Rugby Football Championship for the second consecutive year". www.osp-holdings.co.jp. 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ "Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix champion du Japon pour la 2ème fois de son histoire!". Asierugby (in French). 2024-02-03. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ Taylor, Nick (2024-02-23). "Force women fall short against Japanese champions Tokyo". westernforce.rugby. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ Chadwick, Justin (2024-02-23). "Force fight hard in SuperW loss to Japanese champs". Illawarra Mercury. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ "Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix Three-Peat - A Club That Has Successfully Risen From the Ashes and Eying Expansion". RugbyAsia247. 2025-02-24. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
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External links
- Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix (Official website)