JRFU Opens Fukuoka Elite Rugby Training Centre – JAPAN BASE

The Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) has opened JAPAN BASE, its elite national rugby training centre in Fukuoka.

The centre is located 30 minutes drive north of central Fukuoka, on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu, and will be the training base for all Japanese national teams said the JRFU – this includes men’s and women’s fifteens and sevens, across both senior and age-group sides.

In attendance at the opening ceremony were the Mayor of Fukuoka City, Soichiro Takashima, the Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture, Seitaro Hattori, JRFU President, Masato Tsuchida and Brave Blossoms Head Coach, Jamie Joseph.

JRFU said, “It will serve as a high-performance base to develop Japanese rugby through the strengthening and development of players through comprehensive management of exercise, recovery, and nutrition.”

The Japanese Union wants the facility to be its “centre of rugby excellence”, to host international rugby exchanges and for it to be a “world-class training base for Japanese and international coaches and referees.”

Photo Credit: JRFU – Attendees at the opening ceremony of JAPAN BASE

Elite Rugby Training Centre – JAPAN BASE

The JRFU facilities in Fukuoka boast:

• Two full-sized grass rugby pitches (a main pitch and sub pitch)
• Three-story, 5,000m² clubhouse
• Fully equipped training gym
• The large general-purpose community centre
• Japan Rugby Hall of Fame

The JRFU added that when not being used,  the facility will be made available for wider public use and for hospitality and events.

They also added that the sub-ground will be made available to local rugby schools, elementary and junior high schools, as well as university and adult teams to promote rugby among the local community.

Photo Credit: JRFU –  Hall of Fame at JAPAN BASE

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