Latest Japan Rugby League One
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W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
16
13
2
1
638
391
247
9
1
10
16
13
2
1
540
318
222
6
2
8
16
13
2
1
647
424
223
6
1
7
Conference A P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
16
13
2
1
647
424
223
6
1
7
16
12
4
0
525
429
96
5
1
6
16
9
7
0
572
451
121
6
4
10
Conference B P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
16
13
2
1
638
391
247
9
1
10
16
13
2
1
540
318
222
6
2
8
Stats 2024/2025
Jone Naikabula Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
15
Tries
Michael Leitch Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo
247
Tackles
Mikiya Takamoto Tokyo Sungoliath
170
Kicks
Kyohei Yamasawa Saitama Wild Knights
177
Points
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