Class Information

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 2024

ClassAge groupsRegular Class time / Ground
Tag Rugby Super NinjaU4/U5/U6
*Minimum age
4 years old up
9:00am-10:30am @BST SOUTH
*10:00-10:30 is free time
Ninja U710:30am-12:00 pm @BST LEO
ShurikenU89:00 am-10:30 am @BST LEO

Azabudai Sunday
Tag Rugby
U7/U89:30am-11:00am @BST Azabudai
U4/U5/U6
*Minimum age
4 years old up
11:00am-12:15 pm @BST Azabudai
*11:00-11:15 is free time

Mini Rugby
Reds(Girls Class)For girls players
U9/U10/U11/
U12/U13/U14/U15
10:30am-12:00 pm @BST SOUTH
Junior SamuraiU9/U109:00am-10:30am
@Showa Primary School
Samurai U11/U1210:30am-12:00 pm
@Showa Primary School
Junior Rugby ShogunU13/U14/U15
*U15s are classed
up to Colts from
November each year.
9:00am-12:00pm
BST Nagasawa Sports Ground or
12:00pm-1:30pm
@BST SOUTH / LEO
RugbyColtsU16/U17/U189:00am-12:00pm
BST Nagasawa Sports Ground or
12:00pm-1:30pm
@Showa Primary School

Class contents

ClassContentsRemarks
Super Ninja
Azabudai Sunday Tag Rugby
Fun exercises using rugby balls. Fun games with groups of a small number of children.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.
NinjaFun 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.
ShurikenFun 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.
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 U12 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).
Players are required to wear headgear and have a mouth guard during classes and games under JRFU regulations.

Mini Rugby is a simple version of contact rugby designed by JRFU for players (U9 to U12) . It varies from 7-a-side(U9) to 9-a-side(U12).
Junior SamuraiPlay 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.
ShogunPlay 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.
ColtsPlay 15-a-side under U19 Laws of the Game.Please see the rules for U19 provided by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese.

Class groups for 2024
Sunday Classes

Wednesday Class

Thursday Classes

Other Information

ClassPracticeProtective Equipment
Super NinjaFun exercises using rugby balls.
Fun games with groups of a small number of children.
Children may be asked 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 for your child’s safety.
NinjaFun 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.
ShurikenFun 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.
Reds (Girls Class)Girl players in the U9 to U12 age groups
are also able to attend Junior Samurai/
Samurai class at the same time if they so wish, with 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 SamuraiBorn between 2nd April 2011 and 1st April 2013.
Play Mini Rugby (nine-a-side) designated by Japan Rugby Football Union.
All players should wear headgear and have a mouth guard during classes and games under JRFU regulations.
Please see the rules of Mini Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese.
Samurai Play Mini Rugby (nine-a-side) designated by Japan Rugby Football Union.

Please see the rules of Mini Rugby by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese.
ShogunPlay Junior Rugby (twelve-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 fifteen-a-side under U19 Laws of the Game.

Please see the rules for U19 provided by Japan Rugby Football Union in Japanese.

A new operation system will start in April 2022 which will be informed to each member.
Last update: 2022-06-21 (protective equipements)

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

See also Rugby Supplies page.

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).

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.

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.