2026 Aomori National Sports Festival: Rugby Matchups Announced
The Japan Rugby Football Union has announced the matchups for the rugby competition at the 80th National Sports Festival ("Aoi Kirameki Aomori Kokusupo"), which will be held in Aomori Prefecture in October 2026.
This tournament will take place over five days, from Thursday, October 15, to Monday, October 19, 2026. Athletes selected from across the country are scheduled to engage in intense competition on Aomori soil.
The National Sports Festival is a highly significant event for the promotion of sports in Japan. The rugby competition draws attention from many fans, and with the determination of these matchups, preparations for the tournament will now begin in earnest.
Holding the event in Aomori Prefecture will be a great opportunity to boost local sports culture and convey the appeal of rugby to many people. Further details regarding the tournament will be released sequentially on the Japan Rugby Football Union's official website and other platforms.