Class groups are based on Japanese academic year
Shibuya International Rugby Club classes are based on Japanese academic year, so we are able to play games with local Japanese teams.
Japanese academic year starts in April and ends in March of the following year.
To be precise, children who were born between 2nd April and 1st April of the following year are placed in the same grade. This is also in accordance with guidelines set by the Japan Rugby Football Union.
Therefore, some continuing members will move up the class age group from April. Applicable members will be notified in March.
Class Groups 2025
| Class | Age groups | Regular Class time / Ground | |
| Tag Rugby | Super Ninja | U4/U5/U6 *Minimum age 4 years old up | 9:00am-10:30am @BST SOUTH *10:00-10:30 is free time |
| Ninja | U7 | 9:00 am-10:30 am @BST LEO | |
| Shuriken | U8 | 10:30am-12:00 pm @BST LEO | |
| Unicorns | U4/U5/U6 *Minimum age 4 years old up | 12:15am-13:45 pm @BST Azabudai | |
| Dragons | U7/U8 | 10:45am-12:15am @BST Azabudai | |
Mini Rugby | Reds(Girls Class) | For girls players U9/U10/U11/ U12/U13/U14/U15 | 13:45am-15:15 pm @BST Azabudai |
| Junior Samurai | U9/U10 | 9:00am-10:30am @Showa Primary School | |
| Godzillas | U9/U10 | 9:15am-10:45am @BST Azabudai | |
| Samurai | U11/U12 | 10:30am-12:00 pm @Showa Primary School | |
| Junior Rugby | Shogun | U13/U14/U15 *U15s are classed up to Colts from November each year. | 12:00pm-1:30pm @BST SOUTH / LEO |
| Rugby | Colts | U16/U17/U18 | 12:00pm-1:30pm @Showa Primary School |
Class groups for 2025
Sunday Classes
Thursday Classes
Wednesday Class
Other Information
| Class | Practice | Protective Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Super Ninja/Ninja/Shuriken/Unicorns/Dragons | Fun exercises using rugby balls. We also introduce tag Rugby with groups of a small number of children. Please see the rules of Tag Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | Children are required to wear headgear in official JRFU matches and at games with other local teams, even if it is a non-contact game. Wearing headgear during training in regular classes is at your discretion, but is recommended. |
| Reds (Girls Class) | Play Mini Rugby (7-a-side / 9-a-side) designated by Japan Rugby Football Union.Please see the rules of Mini Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. ＊Girl players in the U9 to U15 age groups are also able to join the Junior Samurai/Samurai class at the same time if they so wish. (but only at different training times) (no additional membership fee required). | All players should wear headgear and have a mouth guard during classes and games under JRFU regulations. |
| Junior Samurai/Godzillas | Play Mini Rugby (7-a-side) designated by Japan Rugby Football Union.Please see the rules of Mini Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | |
| Samurai | Play Mini Rugby (9-a-side) designated by Japan Rugby Football Union.Please see the rules of Mini Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | |
| Shogun | Play Junior Rugby (12-a-side) designated by Japan Rugby Football Union.Please see the rules of Junior Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. | |
| Colts (U18) | Play 15-a-side under U19 Laws of the Game.Please see the rules for U19 provided by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese. |
Things to bring
- Protective equipments, as per outlined above.
- Shoes (running shoes, training shoes, rugby/football boots)
- For Samurai and below (sho-gaku-sei), as per safety regulation by JRFU, only resin-made-studs boots are allowed. Boots with metal or replaceable studs are not allowed.
- Drinking water
- Team kit
Rugby Boots
JRFU (Japan Rugby Football Union) Regulation for Mini-Rugby requires both players and coaches to wear rugby boots with non-metal fixed studs or blades. Metal replaceable studs are not allowed to wear for Mini Rugby for safety reasons.
See also Rugby Supplies page.
Last update: 2022-06-21 (protective equipements)
Notices for Class Day
Cancel of Classes
If we need to cancel our classes, such as due to bad weather, we will announce it on this website, our official Facebook, Twitter, and by email as soon as possible (hopefully 2 hours before the beginning of the classes).
Other Notices
Please notice that we take photos and videos of children to post on our facebook or website for promotional purposes.
If you have any questions, please contact us using either of the forms below.