Akihito Yamada

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Nationality
jpnJapan
Primary Position
Left Wing
Other Positions
Fullback
DOB
1985-07-26
Origin
Kitakyushu, Japan
Height
1.81m (5'11")
Weight
88kg (195lbs)
College Team
Keio University (JP)
Pro Clubs
Honda Heat (JP), Panasonic Wild Knights (JP), NTT Shining Arcs (JP)
Super Rugby
Sunwolves (JP)
Sevens Honors
Japan
Fifteens Honors
Japan
Test Caps
25

Major League Rugby

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Santiago Pernas Magic Sinks Capibaras

A magical play from Santiago Pernas saw Los Pampas sinking Los Capibaras in Buenos Aires on Friday. Pernas scored a sensational second-half try to see Los Pampas home to a 25-20 victory. In beating Los Capibaras, Los Pampas handed the team from El Litoral their first defeat in Super Rugby …

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Canada Lose Logan Weidner to Romania

Canada has lost Logan Weidner to Romania. The second-rower / flanker has been named to start for Romania against Georgia in Sunday’s the Rugby Europe Championship match in Tbilisi. Weidner was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. A product of Carson Graham Secondary School, he was identified as …

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Argentina Roster for 2026 Takes Shape

Los Pumas Head Coach, Felipe Contepomi has named his first roster for 2026. Those selected will train together in London, England from March 9-11. The roster is not a final list of players who will represent Argentina in international competition; indeed, captain Julián Montoya is not included. In a busy …

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International Match – Italy XV vs Chile – ARN Guide

International rugby takes on a new shape on Friday as the Italy XV play host to Chile. The uncapped fixture sees the Italian next-of-XV playing against the Chilean test team. It is the first such meeting and comes several months after the historic first-ever Italy vs Chile test match. Friday’s …

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