Rugby new league alternative to top league
The Japan Rugby Association has officially decided to launch a new league this fall, replacing the current top league.
This was decided by the Japan Rugby Association Board of Directors on the 15th.
Regarding the new rugby league, Katsuyuki Kiyomiya, Vice Chairman of the Japan Association, played a central role in establishing the popularity of the World Cup. Although the idea of creating a professional league was shown, there were some cautious opinions, and discussions were under way to unite the domestic leagues.
Under these circumstances, the Board of Directors of the Japan Association on March 15 officially decided to open a new league in the fall of next year to replace the current top league.
In addition, a preparation room for marketing and incorporation will be set up to promptly prepare for the league establishment.
The outline of the requirements for entry into the home area, stadium, etc. has also been finalized, and we plan to explain this to each team wishing to enter a new league this month.
Kensuke Iwabuchi, Managing Director of the Japan Rugby Association, said that the player's contract was "do not narrow down the entry requirements. Professionals and employees may be accepted", saying that as with the current top league, pro-ama will be mixed, You have to be a professional. It ’s important to have customers, ”he said.