Japan Claims Asia Sevens Title as Munster Sweeps Interpros | WRR 261

Welcome to WRR 261 for August 24-30. Japan clinched the opening round title of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series in Suzhou, while Munster secured their second consecutive Vodafone Interprovincial Championship title in Ireland. On the test stage, the Netherlands swept past Scotland A, Brazil turned heads with a commanding victory over South Africa A, and Canada announced a powerhouse 36-player roster for WXV alongside record-breaking ticket sales in Toronto. Meanwhile, domestic action ignited in New Zealand with the return of the Dr. Farah Palmer Cup, even as broadcasting cutbacks sparked backlash. Off the pitch, governance battles continue to rage across Wales, the United States, and Samoa, while Japan officially confirmed Toshizumi Kitagawa as Head Coach of the Sakura Fifteen.

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