Rugby's new league "League One" was canceled on the 7th due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and started in earnest on the 8th.

Rugby's new league "League One" was established by renewing the top league with the aim of strengthening the Japanese national team and community-based management.



The original opening was scheduled for the 7th, but due to the fact that the infection of the new coronavirus was confirmed at Panasonic, the opening game between Panasonic and Kubota was canceled, and the other games of Section 1 will be held on the 8th. It started in earnest from.



On the 8th, three games of Division 1, which is the first division, were held, and Suntory vs. Toshiba won 60 to 46 with Suntory's new full back and Damian McKenzie's 25 goals. I did.



In Kobelco vs. NTT Communications held in Kobe, NTT Communications won the competition 24 to 23.



In the NEC vs. Canon held in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, Canon won 33-12.



In Division 1 of League One, each team will play 16 league games, and the four teams with the highest points will play off to determine the final ranking.


The league match will be held until May, after which playoffs and qualification matches will be held.