Rugby: Steelers beat Spears 22-13 to claim League One championship

Kobe Steelers clinched the Japan Rugby League One championship with a 22-13 win against Spears Tokyo Bay on Sunday.
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Brodie Retallick shines in perfect send-off for Dave Rennie as Kobelco Kobe Steelers secure final triumph

Dave Rennie ended his stint as head coach of Kobelco Kobe Steelers on a high courtesy of a 22-13 win over Kubota Spears in ...
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Kobelco Kobe Steelers claim JRLO title in thriller as Dave Rennie ends title drought

Rennie's side overpowered the Spears at scrum time twice in the final ten minutes to claim the 2026 Japan Rugby League One ...
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Ex-Stormer leads Kubota’s Saffa charge

Former Stormers midfielder Rikus Pretorius will spearhead a strong South African contingent when the Kubota Spears tackle the ...
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New All Blacks coach has worked for three years to get rid of Wayne Smith’s mantra

New All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair says that he has worked hard to change the mindset of Kobe players after Sir Wayne Smith’s success at the club. Smith has a long association with the Japan Rugby ...