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Japan Rugby WeeklyEp.117 Doug the Translator Update EpisodeWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week is a short and sharp ep to explain where I've been and what I've been up to!Thanks so much for all the messages and sorry if I cant get the eps out consistently! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!Check out our mates at https://www.jandalsinjapan.c...2024-03-2405 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.101 Japan Knocked out of WRC + Quarterfinal preview!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week we review Brave Blossoms game vs Argentina before previewing the Quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!Check out our mates at https://www.jandalsinjapan.com to listen to the great work that Jayne and Catherine are doing by "Bringing the Land of...2023-10-1131 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 100 Hundy Ep Special ft. Ben Paltridge & John AkibaWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week is our 100th episode! Thank you so much to everyone who has helped to keep this pod going for the last few years, and I hope to bring you more content in the future! Im joined this week by Ben Paltridge and also Dynaoars Analyst John Akiba as we review and preview all things Rugby World Cup and Brave Blossoms!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have...2023-10-0448 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.99 Japan vs England World Cup ReviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the news that Yamanaka Ryohei is joining the Brave Blossoms squad for the injured Semisi Masirewa, the Japan vs England game and the rest of the World Cup Action!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!Check out our mates at https://www.jandalsinjapan.com to li...2023-09-2018 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.98 Brave Blossoms vs England Rugby World Cup Preview!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the weekend's RWC fixtures before taking a deeper dive into what the Brave Blossoms need to do to beat the England team who are now without Flanker Tom Curry!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!Check out our mates at https://www.jandalsinjapan.com to li...2023-09-1321 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.97 Rugby World Cup Japan Preview!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I preview the weekend's RWC fixtures before taking a deeper dive into the Brave Blossoms squad and their chances of getting out of Pool D against England, Argentina, Samoa and Chile.We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!Check out our mates at https://www.jandalsinjapan.com to li...2023-09-0627 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.96 Changes to the Brave Blossoms WC Squad Ft. Jess Souchon & Ben PaltridgeWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm joined by co-host Ben Paltridge as we discuss the news that Amato Fakatava and Kanji Shimokawa have been added to the Japan World Cup Squad as Uwe Helu and Shogo Nakano drope out! We also go around the grounds with the national fixtures of the week, talk about the successful Dynaboars Festival and finally call special guest Jesseca Souchon to talk about what it was like spending a week in the Tongan National team camp for their test against Japan.2023-08-3034 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.95 Owen Farrell's Red Card Ruling ft.Ben PaltridgeWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm re-joined by co-host Ben Paltridge as we react to the recent red card rulings that are affecting the pre-world cup rugby scene. We also discuss the Barbarians game vs Samoa and congratulate Dynaboars Curtis Rona and Yusuke Sakamoto on their Baabaa's debut. We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!2023-08-2338 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.94 Every New Signing in Japan Rugby League One Pt.1Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I go through every new signing (so far) in conference A of Japan Rugby League One! I also react to news that the Harlequins and Mie Honda Heat have begun a new partnership. We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!Check out our mates at https://www.jandalsinjapan.c...2023-08-1618 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.93 Red Card Impacts Another WC Warmup Game for Japan. Brave Blossoms vs Fiji reviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the recent international fixture between Japan and Fiji, which was heavily affected by another Red Card before taking you around the grounds in International Footy and touching on the Japan Holiday Obon!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!Check out our mates at https://www.j...2023-08-0913 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.92 Japan vs Tonga review, Season 4 is here!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the recent international fixture between Japan and Tonga, before taking you around the ground and chat about the heat and cheap as chips dentists in Japan!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!Check out our mates at https://www.jandalsinjapan.com to listen to the gr...2023-08-0212 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.91 Japan Rugby League One Final Preview!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we preview the Japan Rugby League One final, and also chat about the the great career HBC enjoyed at the Dynaboars!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!Check out h...2023-05-171h 11Japan Rugby WeeklyEp.90 Japan Rugby League One Semifinals!!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we review and preview the promotion/relegation games for the week, preview the Semifinals, and also chat about the wonders of sharing a room with a snorer!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!2023-05-111h 01Japan Rugby WeeklyEp.89 The Pandemic is Coming to an End in Japan! ft. Heiden Bedwell-CurtisWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we talk about the end of the Pandemic with Covid getting classed the same as a seasonal flu from the 8th. We also talk about the news that Jamie Joseph is heading to the Shizuoka Blue Revs, and preview the promotion/relegation games for the week! We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in...2023-05-0340 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.88 Japan Rugby League One R16 review ft. Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben PaltridgeWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we review the last round of League One, preview the playoff games for next week, and also chat DIsney Sea Strats! Ben's also back from his holiday back home! It's been so long since we've seen him that I didnt turn his mic on for the first 20minutes so sorry that its hard to hear him at the start, or depending on your thoughts...2023-04-3043 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.87 47 Game Win Streak Broken!! Japan Rugby League One ReviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we talk about Shizuoka Blue Revs stopping the Wild Knights Unbeaten run, while the Kintetsu Liners got their 1st win of the season against the Kobe Steelers. We also talk about the scariest mascot at Disney!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with...2023-04-1953 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.86 Ed Quirk Special!! ft.William TupouWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week I talk to Mr Sunwolves himself, Ed Quirk who is currently plying his trade at the Red Regulions in Hiroshima. Its yarns galore with Quirky and we also have Toyota back turned flanker William Tupou join us for a chat too!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make...2023-04-121h 29Japan Rugby WeeklyEp.85 Pachinko, Boatraces, and The Baystars ft. Heiden Bedwell-CurtisWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we talk about what we got up to in the bye week, talk about the popular Japanese game of Pachinko, and also about the rugby fixtures for the upcoming round of Japan Rugby League One!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a...2023-04-0551 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.84 The Chill Bye Week EpisodeWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we review the week's round of footy, and also talk about Sakura season, onsen etiquette, our favourite time of year in Japan, and if the JR rail pass is worth getting!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!2023-03-2938 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.83 JRLO Round 12 Review/13 Preview Ft. Heiden Bedwell-CurtisWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we review and preview the week's round of footy, with a fair few tangents in-between! We talk about how the 3 divisions are set up in League one and also talk Japanese Alcohol! It's not to be missed!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it...2023-03-2251 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.82 What the Changes in Mask Rules Mean For You ft. Heiden Bedwell-CurtisWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week mask wearing has officially become "up to the individual" in Japan, but what does that mean for you? Is Japan taking a big step towards returning to a mask-less world, or will the changes be unnoticeable? We also preview and review the week's League One Rugby before discussing the modern Japanese tradition on White Day. It's not to be missed!We hope to...2023-03-1547 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.81 Hino Forfeit All Remaining League One Games for the SeasonWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm not joined by HBC this week, but in this episode I react to the news that Hino will suspend their operations for the rest of the season and relegate themselves to Div 3, before previewing/reviewing the rugby fixtures and answering some listener mail! I hope you enjoy it!We hope to continue to bring you a wide variety of views on this podcast in the future so have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share...2023-03-0830 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.80 Life as a Rugby Analyst in Japan ft. Jess SouchonWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we are joined again by a very special guest, Dynaboars Chief Analyst Jess Souchon! In this episode we do a deep dive on what its like to be an analyst for a rugby team in Japan. We also chat about the road that led Jess to the Mighty Boars and how you can get involved in rugby as an analyst too! Thanks again to Jess for joining...2023-03-011h 07Japan Rugby WeeklyEp. 79 JRLO Round 8 Review ft. Jesseca SouchonWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we are joined by a very special guest, Dynaboars Chief Analyst Jess Souchon! We talk with Jess about our go-to post drink meal in Japan, before reviewing and previewing the week's round of games! Our chat with Jess ended up being a long one, so our main interview with her will be out next week! Hope you enjoy it!We hope to continue to bring...2023-02-2244 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.78 The Life of a Rugby Wife in Japan ft. Abbie Bedwell-CurtisWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we are joined by a very special guest, Abbie Bedwell-Curtis, who is married to podcast co-host Heiden. Abbie shares her story as a wife of a professional rugby player, as well as explaining the hardships that come with living in a foreign country. We often think of rugby players (and their families) having glamourous lives, but as you hear in this episode, its not always the case...2023-02-151h 04Japan Rugby WeeklyEp.77 Brackin Karauria-HenryWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we are joined by Former NTTComm star and Olympic athlete Brackin Karauria-Henry. Bracks shares his journey of growing up in NZ, before moving to Australia to pursue a career in Rugby League which led to getting a spot on the Australian Sevens team, a Super Rugby contract, then a job at the Shinning Arcs. What was originally meant to be a 1 year trip to Japan has now...2023-02-081h 01Japan Rugby WeeklyEp.76 Jamie ShillcockWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we are joined by for Worcester Warriors player Jamie Shillcock as we review the 5th week of League 1 action before we get an insight into Shilly's rugby journey that has brought him to Japan. Shilly shares the behind the scenes story of how the Warriors disbanded as well as sharing some of his favourite yarns! All this with the squeakiest chair ever created, It's not to be...2023-02-011h 08Japan Rugby WeeklyEp.75 Japan Rugby game ends with only 1 goalpost! +JRLO R4 Review/R5 PreviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week the boys review the 4th week of League 1 action, including the Kurita Chuden game which was played with one goal post! We also preview round 5, and Doug shares things that are irking him with Japan Rugby.Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!We have also released merch! Check out our merch...2023-01-1844 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEP.74 Japan Rugby League One Round 4 PreviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week the boys review the 3rd week of League 1 action, preview round 4, and Doug fails to teach everyone what Janken Poi is!Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!We have also released merch! Check out our merch page for some custom tees, with more merch on the way! (Currently Japan only)2023-01-1139 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.73 New Years In Japan + JRLO Round 3 PreviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars. The boys review the 2nd week of League 1 action, preview round 3, answer some listener mail and talk about New Years in Japan. Check it out!Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!We have also released merch! Check out our merch page for some custom tees, with more merch on the way! (Currently Japan...2023-01-0452 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.72 Star All Black Richie Mo'unga is coming to Japan!?!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm not joined by HBC or Ben, I've given them a well deserved break over the festive season while I react to the news that Richie Mo'unga is coming to Toshiba Brave Lupus after the 2023 World Cup. I also answer questions about being Half-Japanese in Japan and how I came to be a translator.Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!We have also released merch! Check out our merch...2022-12-2816 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.71 First Win in 1527 Days!! Japan Rugby League One Round 1 ReviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.The JRLO season is here at last! The boys review the 1st week on League 1 action and also preview round 2 and answer some listener mail. Check it out!Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!We have also released merch! Check out our merch page for some custom tees, with more merch on the...2022-12-2140 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.70 Japan Rugby League One Round 1 PreviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.The JRLO season is here at last! The boys review the final 2 pre-season games before previewing the 1st week on League 1 action. We also have Beeeeeennn'ssss Osusume and HBC's Top 3. Check it out!Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!We have also released merch! Check out our merch page for some custom tees...2022-12-1449 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.69 Curtis RonaWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we talk to the boars new recruit Curtis Rona. Rones shares his story, talks about life in the NRL, UK, Wallabies and his first impressions of Japan!Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!We have also released merch! Check out our merch page for some custom tees, with more merch on...2022-12-071h 31Japan Rugby WeeklyEp.68 The Worst Rule In Japanese Rugby!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we talk about the worst rule in Japanese rugby, have a debate about donuts and also give an insight into the joys of watching baseball live in Japan! We also review the preseason games from the week!.Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!We have also released merch! Check out our...2022-11-301h 00Japan Rugby WeeklyEp.67 Japan's Answer to the Pie & Powerade Hangover Cure + Brave Blossoms vs FranceWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week the boys chat about hangover cures, have a debate about curry and also give a Japanese alternative to the NZ favourite, the pie and powerade combo! We also review the preseason games from the week and the Japan vs France Test match.Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!We have also...2022-11-2351 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.66 Brave Blossoms vs England Review + New Pod Merch!!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week the boys are at the Onsen Capital of Japan, Beppu for a Dynaboars camp! We chat about the Japan vs England Test match, check the scores from around the grounds and we also talk about the best invention since Conbini Onigiri, the Takkyubin Delivery service!Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!...2022-11-1650 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.65 Best Pathway for Young Players coming to JapanWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we talk about life as a Dad in Japan, check the scores from around the grounds and we also talk about the best pathway for coming to Japan as a rugby player!Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, every share helps!!We still have our discount code available too, so if...2022-11-091h 16Japan Rugby WeeklyEp.64 Brave Blossoms vs All Blacks ReviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we are without HBC, but we review the AB's vs Japan test match, check out the scores from the weekend in Japan and discuss Ben's Hakone Osusumes!Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, Every share helps!!We still have our discount code available too, so if you want to take your activation and recovery...2022-11-0232 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.63 Brave Blossoms vs All Blacks PreviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we preview the AB's vs Japan test match, relive our weekend antics, and share the joys of redelivery in Japan!Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, Every share helps!!We still have our discount code available too, so if you want to take your activation and recovery game to the next...2022-10-2650 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 62 Ardie Savea's Japan Bound!!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.Ardie Savea's heading to the land of the rising sun post World Cup! we also review the Japan XV vs Australia A game and the Kintetsu vs Rebels preseason hitout! We share our Japanese Word of the Week and some thoughts on parking in Nippon, Marshmellows, Merch and more!Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, Every share helps!!2022-10-191h 23Japan Rugby WeeklyEp. 61 Japan Borders Reopen!!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we react to the 2nd Japan XV vs Australia A game as well as sharing our excitement about the borders reopening! We also share our Japanese Word of the Week.Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, Every share helps!!We still have our discount code available too, so if you want...2022-10-121h 01Japan Rugby WeeklyEp.60 Japan XV vs Australia AWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge and returning guest Daniel Makoto Linde from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we react to the recent Japan XV vs Australia A game as well as sharing Japan Holiday Stories and a Japan Word of the Week.Have a listen and make sure to share it with a mate, Every share helps!!We still have our discount code available too, so if you...2022-10-051h 26Japan Rugby WeeklyEp. 59 Don't Ever Put Soy Sauce on your White Rice!?! & other Rugby ChatWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we talk Rugby Championship, how to react to unfavourable ref calls, and backs playing in the back row before diving into the world of rice cooking and rice wine. It's great to be back in front of the mics, we hope you all enjoy the new look podcast!We still have our discount code available too, so if you...2022-09-2850 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.58 Elton Jantjies to be Released from Japanese Team?!?Welcome back to Season 3 of the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we look react to news about Springbok 1st-five being reportedly released from the Urayasu D-Rocks following his alleged scandal with dietician Zeenat Simjee. We also talk about all things Japan including Love hotels, Karaoke, and the dangers of missing the last train of the night. It's great to be back in front of the mics, we hope you all enjoy the new...2022-09-2146 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.57 League One Season Draw Confirmed! Ft. Ben PaltridgeWelcome back to Season 3 of the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and special guest Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we react to the controversial Bledisloe Cup Test and run through the League One season schedule. We also chat about life in Japan as usual, so make sure to check it out! It's great to be back in front of the mics, we hope you all enjoy the new look podcast!We still...2022-09-161h 01Japan Rugby WeeklyEp.56 Japan's Autumn Wider Squad Announced! ft. Ben PaltridgeWelcome back to Season 3 of the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and special guest Ben Paltridge from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we look through the Japan Men's National Team Wider Squad for Autumn 2022, and also react to the Black Rams Tokyo's new signings before catching up on Ben's latest season in Japan. It's great to be back in front of the mics, we hope you all enjoy the new look podcast!We still have our discount...2022-09-0750 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.55 Ngani Laumape Joins The Kobe Steelers ft.Dylan NelWelcome back to Season 3 of the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined by Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and special guest Dylan Nel from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we react to the news that Superstar Ngani Laumape is coming to Japan to join the Kobe Steelers. His play style will definitely suit Japanese rugby so I can't wait to see how he goes in Japan Rugby League One. We also talk about the Japan Women's win vs Ireland, the Men's 7's results from the HSBC World...2022-08-3140 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.54 New-Look Chichibunomiya Stadium with a Roof and Artificial Field?!?Welcome back to Season 3 of the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and I'm joined again by new Co-Host Heiden Bedwell-Curtis from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.This week we react to the news that the spiritual home of Japanese Rugby, Chichibunomiya stadium is being torn down to make way for a new 15000-seat stadium with a roof, artificial pitch and a rugby museum. It is obviously a huge decision with many potential positives and negatives to come from building a new stadium, and we would love to hear your thoughts! Email...2022-08-2429 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 53 Season 3 of JRW! ft. Heiden Bedwell-Curtis & Daniel LindeWelcome back to Season 3 of the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm joined by new Co-Hosts Heiden Bedwell-Curtis and Daniel Linde from the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sagamihara Dynaboars.We catch up on the International matches from the weekend, talk about the new League One divisions and hear more about Dan's time in the land of the rising sun! It's great to be back in front of the mics, hope you all enjoy the new look podcast!We still have our discount code available too, s...2022-08-1744 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 52 Japan Rugby League One Final PreviewI'm Doug the translator, and in what is the last week of JRLO rugby for season 1, I preview the Div.1 finals and the promotion relegation games!We're getting to the business end of the League One Season, so make sure you stayed tuned to keep up to date with the latest rugby news out of the Land of the Rising Sun.We still have our discount code available too, so if you want to take your activation and recovery game to the next level, make sure to use our code JRW15 for 15% off your order!2022-05-2612 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 51 Tourists Allowed back in Japan?! JRLO Div 1 Semifinals!I'm Doug the translator, and Japan may soon be letting tourists into Japan! It's been a long time between drinks, but Japan will hopefully be open to foreigners so you'll all be able to enjoy your Nomihoudai's again!I also preview the Div.1 semifinals and the promotion relegation games for the Japan Rugby League One!We're getting to the business end of the League One Season, so make sure you stayed tuned to keep up to date with the latest rugby news out of the Land of the Rising Sun.We still have...2022-05-1614 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 50 Everything You Need To Know About Final's Footy in League One!!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I give you a rundown on the ranking/playoff games in Division 2 & 3, as well as a review of the 12th round of the Japan Rugby League One Division 1!The 1st placed team after the playoff games in both Div 2 & 3 will earn automatic promotion to the division above, so there's a lot to play for! The 2nd and 3rd placed teams still have a chance for promotion though, as they will play in a 2 match promotion/relegation battle against a team from the league above.The top division's playoff t...2022-04-1816 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 49 Colin SladeWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week we're joined by 2-time World Cup winning first five-eighth, Colin Slade. Sladey shares his experiences in New Zealand as well as stories from his time in France and of course the Mighty Dynaboars before answering your Instagram questions. I had a lot of fun interviewing Sladey with a lot of laughs mixed in with some great insight. I hope you like it, and thanks again to Sladey for coming on!We still have our discount code available t...2022-04-0859 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 48 Munakata Sanix Blues Ending Rugby Program at Seasons EndWelcome back to the 30th Episode of Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast Season 2!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I preview the 12th round of the Japan Rugby League One D1!I also go through the news of the week that the Munakata Sanix Blues will unfortunately be disbanding at seasons end. Sanix will be the 2nd Kyushu team in 2 years to call it quits on their rugby program, and I hope it's not a sign of things to come.We still have our discount code available too, so if you want to t...2022-04-0211 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 47 Lukhanyo Am to make League One Debut! Division 1 Round 11 PreviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I preview the 11th round of the Japan Rugby League One!We will also see new Kobe recruit Lukhanyo Am make to debut today for the Steelers as they look to get an important win against the Brave Lupus.We still have our discount code available too, so if you want to take your activation and recovery game to the next level, make sure to use our code JRW15 for 15% off your order!For the latest p...2022-03-2714 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 46 Big Changes Coming in the Japan Rugby League One!!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I preview the 10th round of the Japan Rugby League One!It's all go here in Japan rugby, with NTT Docomo looking to restructure their rugby program, which could have big implications for the rest of the league! Make sure you listen in and subscribe to keep up to date with all the news!We still have our discount code available too, so if you want to take your activation and recovery game to the n...2022-03-1814 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 45 Japan Rugby League One Round 9 Preview!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I preview the 9th round of the Japan Rugby League One!It's all go here in Japan rugby, so make sure to subscribe to the podcast to keep up to date with all the news!We still have our discount code available too, so if you want to take your activation and recovery game to the next level, make sure to use our code JRW15 for 15% off your order!For the latest products a...2022-03-1124 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 44 Japan Rugby, the only place where the COVID Regulations are getting stricter!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I preview the 8th round of the Japan Rugby League One!Japan Rugby Covid regulations are insane, and going in the opposite direction to the rest of the country, but we have all but one game scheduled to go ahead so far so hopefully that continues!It's all go here in Japan rugby, so make sure to subscribe to the podcast to keep up to date with all the news!We still have o...2022-03-0413 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 43 How COVID cancellations are determined in the Japan Rugby League OneWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I preview the 4th round of the Japan Rugby League One!In this week's episode I preview the heavy Covid-affected 6th round of the Japan Rugby League One first division, and also give a bit of insight into how the decision to cancel games is made!It's all go here in Japan rugby, so make sure to subscribe to the podcast to keep up to date with all the news!We still have o...2022-02-1916 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 42 Josh MatavesiWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week we're joined by Cornish and Fijian rugby legend Josh Matavesi, who is currently playing at the Shokki Shuttles in Japan. Josh and I chat about his rugby journey, before answering your Instagram questions. I had a lot of fun interviewing the man they call Pumbaa, and I was able to learn a lot about the rugby scene in Europe, while getting an insight into what it's like playing in 3 World Cups for Fiji. We had a lot of laughs recording this one...2022-02-051h 06Japan Rugby WeeklyEp. 41 The Most "Japanese" Scandal Ever?? JRLO R4 PreviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I preview the 4th round of the Japan Rugby League One!This week the Japan rugby world was rocked by a massive scandal, with the Panasonic Wild Knights releasing their team list 3 hours past deadline! Obviously a non-issue in any other country but it was enough to have the rugby community worry about further Covid disruptions! Thankfully all games are scheduled to go ahead as planned (at this stage) so we should have an action packed weekend of code ahead o...2022-01-2817 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 40 Japan Rugby League 1 Round 3 PreviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I preview the 3rd round of the Japan Rugby League One!It's been another crazy week in League One with Covid outbreaks causing a lot more cancellations, but there's still a lot of rugby to enjoy! In this episode I quickly review the previous week's results before going over this weekend's fixtures.It's all go here in Japan rugby, so make sure to subscribe to the podcast to keep up to date with all the news!2022-01-2210 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 39 JRLO R1 Review Ft. Ed QuirkWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week one of the greats Japanese rugby, Edward Quirk returns to go over the opening round of League One. In true Quirky fashion this ep features about 10% worth of rugby chat, and 90% worth of stories from the great man himself, so make sure you check it out! I'm hoping to make this a regular feature this season so let me know if you enjoy it!We still have our discount code available too, so if you want to t...2022-01-141h 24Japan Rugby WeeklyEp. 38 Japan Rugby League 1 PreviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I preview the 1st round of the Japan Rugby League One!It's been a crazy start to the season with drug scandals and Covid outbreaks overshadowing the rugby before a ball's been kicked, but the opening round fixtures look like they'll provide some great rugby for us to enjoy! In this episode I go through the news regarding former NRL star Blake Ferguson who is likely to have one of the shortest rugby union stints in history, as well as t...2022-01-0720 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 37 Edward QuirkWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm joined by one of the greats of the modern game in Japan, Edward Quirk. This ep has everything, from a detailed chat about Quirky's journey up till this point, as well as a surprise guest in the form of the amazon delivery man! The man they call Mr. Sunwolves has just signed the the Red Regulions in Hiroshima and is ready to tear the League 1 Competition to shreds! I had a lot of fun recording this one, so I hope you l...2021-11-291h 49Japan Rugby WeeklyEp. 36 Worst Kept Secret in Japanese Rugby Confirmed!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the recent International Match against Japan and Scotland, before reviewing the preseason matches from all over the nation. We'll also touch on the confirmation that Damian McKenzie has signed with Sungoliath Tokyo!If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.We still have our discount code available too, so if you want to take your activation and recovery game to the next level, make sure to use our code JRW15 f...2021-11-2210 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 35 Luke Thompson back in Japan!?!?!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the recent International Match against Japan and Portugal, before going through a surprise new signing for the NTT Comm shining Arcs in Luke Thompson!!!If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.We still have our discount code available too, so if you want to take your activation and recovery game to the next level, make sure to use our code JRW15 for 15% off your order!For the l...2021-11-1512 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 34 Japan Vs IrelandWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the recent International Match against Ireland and Japan, before going through a few new signings for the Japan Rugby League One.If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.We still have our discount code available too, so if you want to take your activation and recovery game to the next level, make sure to use our code JRW15 for 15% off your order!For the latest products and d...2021-11-0807 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 33 Heiden Bedwell-CurtisWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm joined by Heiden Bedwell-Curtis, the Captain of the Mitsubishi Dynaboars. HBC chats to us about his rugby journey and all his career highlights to date, including winning Super Rugby with the Crusaders and earning promotion with the Dynaboars. We recorded this episode during camp so you may be able to pick up on a slight lack of gusto in our voices, but the energy definitely improves as we start talking code! Hope you like it, and thanks again to Heiden for c...2021-11-011h 07Japan Rugby WeeklyEp. 32 Australian Wallabies vs Japan Brave Blossoms ReviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I review the recent International Match against Australia and Japan.If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.We still have our discount code available too, so if you want to take your activation and recovery game to the next level, make sure to use our code JRW15 for 15% off your order!For the latest products and deals, check out the A&R Pro Websitehttps://www.activaterecoverypro.c...2021-10-2514 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 31 Japan Rugby League One Fixtures Confirmed!Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I have a quick chat about the recently released League One schedule!If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.We still have our discount code available too, so if you want to take your activation and recovery game to the next level, make sure to use our code JRW15 for 15% off your order!For the latest products and deals, check out the A&R Pro Websitehttps://w...2021-10-1608 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 30 Nick EaleyWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm joined by Nick Ealey of the Mitsubishi Dynaboars. Nick chats to us about his journey though Japanese rugby, and shares a lot of great knowledge, so hope you enjoy it!Nick's Instagram↓https://instagram.com/nickealey?utm_medium=copy_linkIn some more exciting news, our mates at A&R Pro have hooked us up with a Roller Bottle to give away to one lucky listener! All you have to do to enter is follow bot...2021-10-091h 58Japan Rugby WeeklyEp. 29 Translator Mini-Series Episode 2, John Akiba***Giveaway Info Below***Welcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week is the second installment of our translator mini-series, where I interview rugby translators from throughout the league to hear how they got into the industry. This week we are joined by my translator Senpai at the Mitsubishi Dynaboars, John Akiba. Akeebs shares his experience growing up in America, and also talks about the amateur rugby scene in Tokyo. If your keen to play a bit of footy in Tokyo, this is the episode for you!I...2021-10-021h 06Japan Rugby WeeklyEp. 28 Brave Blossoms Training Squad AnnouncementWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I will be going through the Brave Blossoms Training Squad which was announced by the JRFU. We also touch on the retirement of Japan rugby great Kosei Ono, and as always get you a beautiful Japanese phrase of the week.We have also been working behind the scenes with our sponsor Activate and Recovery Pro to give back to our listeners. If you want to take your activation and recovery game to the next level, make sure to go check...2021-09-2514 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 27 Ben GunterWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm joined by Saitama Wild Knights Young Gun, Ben Gunter. Ben shares his journey from being a young lock who couldn't jump who is now one of the best flankers in Japan!If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.Ben's Instagramhttps://instagram.com/benny_gunter?utm_medium=copy_linkCheck out the Blank Co. herehttps://theblankcollective.com.au/https://instagram.com...2021-09-181h 12Japan Rugby WeeklyEp. 26 Translator Mini-Series Episode 1, Keita Joshua SuzukiWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week is the first installment of our translator mini-series, where I interview rugby translators from throughout the league to hear how they got into the industry. Our first guest is a goodie, Ntt Communications Shining Arcs Translator Keita Joshua Suzuki. Keita shared his experiences as a half Japanese kid growing up in Japan, as well as how he became one of the best translators going around. It's definitely worth a listen!If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, review and share...2021-09-111h 09Japan Rugby WeeklyEp. 25 Fumiaki Tanaka Moving to the Green RocketsWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'll be giving you an update on all the new big name signings throughout the Japan Rugby League One.If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.You can also contact us on our Instagram pagehttps://www.instagram.com/japan_rugby_weekly/and by emailing us @japanrugbyweekly@gmail.comJapan Rugby Weekly Twitterhttps://twitter.com/WeeklyJapan2021-09-0411 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 24 Ben Paltridge InterviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm joined by the fastest man in Japan, Dynaboars winger Ben Paltridge. Ben shares some great yarns as well as some top notch advice this week, so it's definitely worth a listen!If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.You can also contact us on our Instagram pagehttps://www.instagram.com/japan_rugby_weekly/and by emailing us @japanrugbyweekly@gmail.com2021-08-281h 10Japan Rugby WeeklyEp. 23 Michael Little InterviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm joined by world-class centre Michael Little, who has not only starred for the Sunwolves and the Dynaboars, but was also named in last season's Top league Team of the Year.Make sure to give this episode a listen and let us know what you think.If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.You can also contact us on our Instagram page2021-08-211h 08Japan Rugby WeeklyEp. 22 Damian McKenzie Coming to Japan?!Konnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast. I'm Doug the translator, and this week I react to the news that All black Damian McKenzie has reportedly signed with Japan Rugby powerhouse Suntory Sungoliath.If you enjoy the Episode, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.You can also contact us on our Instagram pagehttps://www.instagram.com/japan_rugby_weekly/and by emailing us @japanrugbyweekly@gmail.com...2021-08-1309 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 21 Mark Abbott InterviewWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm joined by Hurricanes, Coca-Cola Red Sparks, Sanix and now Panasonic legend, Mark Abbott. I was a bit all over the place in this one, partly due to the fact that it was about 90°C in my room, and partly because I was excited to chat to my good mate Abbo-shan. Tune in to hear all about Abbos great journey in Japan.Also, make sure to give this episode a listen and let us know what you think.If...2021-08-0653 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp. 20 Tokyo Olympics 2020 ft. Joe KamanaWelcome back to the Japan Rugby Weekly Podcast!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I'm joined by fan favourite JK as we talk about his move to Shokki and discuss the Japan 2020 Olympics.Make sure to give this episode a listen and let us know what you think.If you enjoy the Episode, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.You can also contact us on our Instagram pagehttps://www.instagram.com/japan_rugby_weekly/2021-07-2820 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEp.19 Japan Rugby League One AnnouncementWelcome to the Japan Rugby Weekly podcast Season 2!I'm Doug the translator, and this week I will go over the new Japan Rugby competition which was officially announced last Friday.I am not with the boys this week as we are now all at different clubs around over Japan, but I've had a bit of a break, I'm refreshed and I'm ready to go!Make sure to give this episode a listen and let us know what you think.If you enjoy the Episode, please subscribe, review and...2021-07-2019 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 18 ft. James MarshallKonnichiwa, and welcome to the final official episode of season 1 of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, Japan International Centre William Tupou, and Coca-Cola Red Sparks Young Gun Brody Macaskill each week as they yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week the boys minus JK review the Top League final with the help of Podcast senpai James Marshall from the legendary What a Lad Podcast.If you enjoy the Episode, please subscribe, review and share it with a...2021-05-2957 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 17 Top League Final PreviewKonnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, Japan International Centre William Tupou, and Coca-Cola Red Sparks Young Gun Brody Macaskill each week as they yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week the boys minus JK review the semifinal results before previewing the Top League Final.If you enjoy the Episode, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.You can also contact us...2021-05-2228 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 16. What Happened to the Red Sparks?Konnichiwa, and welcome back to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.We're back!! Kind of... Not really....Doug gives a short update on why the team has been missing in action recently, and he always gives a fan favourite a call...If you enjoy the Episode, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.You can also contact us on our Instagram pagehttps://www.instagram.com/japan_rugby_weekly/and...2021-05-1418 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 15 Japan National Team Announcement + Top League Knockout TournamentKonnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, Japan International Centre William Tupou, and Coca-Cola Red Sparks Young Gun Brody Macaskill each week as they yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week the boys minus Tupes preview the games for the 1st Knockout Round of the Top League and talk about the Japan Training Squad which was named on Monday. If you enjoy the Episode, please subscribe, review and share it with a...2021-04-1428 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 14 ft. Shane GatesKonnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, Japan International Centre William Tupou, and Coca-Cola Red Sparks Young Gun Brody Macaskill each week as they yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week the boys are joined by NTT Communications Shining Arcs Centre Shane Gates.Gatesy is an absolute legend, and in this episode he talks to us about his journey from being a player who didn't make age group rep teams to being...2021-04-071h 14Japan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 13 ft. James MooreKonnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, Japan International Centre William Tupou, and Coca-Cola Red Sparks Young Gun Brody Macaskill each week as they yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week the boys are joined by Japan International James Moore.Jimmy starred for the Brave Blossoms in the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and was also an important part of the Sunwolves Super Rugby team. He is currently playing in the Top League for...2021-03-241h 04Japan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 12 ft. Michael LeitchKonnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, Japan International Centre William Tupou, and Coca-Cola Red Sparks Young Gun Brody Macaskill each week as they yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week the boys are joined by Japan National Team Captain Michael Leitch.Leitchy moved to Japan 17 years ago and hasn't looked back since, and in this episode he shares his incredible journey to become the captain of the Brave...2021-03-171h 04Japan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 11 ft. Jack DebreczeniKonnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, Japan International Centre William Tupou, and Coca-Cola Red Sparks Young Gun Brody Macaskill each week as they yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week the boys are joined by Hino Red Dolphins first five-eighth Jack Debreczeni.Debs is in his second stint in Japan, and in his episode he shared his story so far as a rugby player and how he's finding Japan.2021-03-1138 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 10 Our Best Spots to Visit in Japan!Konnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, Japan International Centre William Tupou, and Coca-Cola Red Sparks Young Gun Brody Macaskill each week as they yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week the boys preview the games for the week and talk about their favourite spots to visit in JapanIf you enjoy the Episode, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.You...2021-03-0535 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 9 ft. Dallas TatanaKonnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, Japan International Centre William Tupou, and Coca-Cola Red Sparks Young Gun Brody Macaskill each week as they yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week the boys are joined by Munataka Sanix Blues Back Rower Dallas Tatana. Dallas has been in Japan playing rugby since high school, and in this episode he shares his story about spending over a decade of his life in Japan.If...2021-03-0439 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 8. Advice about living in JapanKonnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, and Japan International Centre William Tupou each week as we yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.Brody's back again as we talk about our experience in Japan and share advice on what new rugby players can expect when coming to the Land of the Rising Sun.If you enjoy the Episode, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.2021-02-2630 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 7 ft. Isileli NakajimaKonnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, and Japan International Centre William Tupou each week as we yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week we are joined by Kobe Steelers and Japan Brave Blossums prop Isileli Nakajima. The man they call 'Nakaji' talks to us about life in in Kobe and he also shares some stories about some of the big names he's worked with.If you enjoy the Episode, please subscribe...2021-02-2445 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 6 Top League Rd 1 Preview ft. Jesse PareteKonnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, and Japan International Centre William Tupou each week as we yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week we are joined by Canon Eagles new Recruit Jesse Parete. Jesse talks to us about life in Japan and we also go through a preview of the opening round of the Top League.If you enjoy the Episode, please subscribe, review and share it with a mate.2021-02-1953 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 5 ft. Brody MacaskillKonnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, and Japan International Centre William Tupou each week as we yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week we are joined by Coca-Cola Red Sparks loose-forward Brody Macaskill. Brody talks us through his 3-try haul in the Red Sparks first game of the season, and about how he's enjoyed his time here in Japan so far. If you enjoy the Episode, please subscribe, review and share...2021-02-1728 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 3 ft. Semisi TupouKonnichiwa, and welcome to another episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, and Japan International Centre William Tupou each week as we yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week we are joined by Panasonic Wild Knights new Recruit Semisi Tupou. Semisi, who is also cohost William's younger brother, talks to us about life in Japan and about the insane work ethic of the Japanese players.If you enjoy the Episode, please subscribe, review and share it with...2021-02-1054 minJapan Rugby WeeklyEpisode 1 ft. Damian KaraunaKonnichiwa, and welcome to the 1st ever episode of Japan Rugby Weekly.Join Rugby Translator Doug Picken, Japan 7's Representative Joe Kamana, and Japan International Centre William Tupou each week as we yarn about life in Japan as a professional rugby player.This week we are joined by Former Japan 7's coach and current Munakata Sanix Blues Backs coach Damian Karauna. We talk with bums about how Japan has treated him, and go into a bit of detail about why we started this podcastIf you enjoy the Episode, please...2021-02-0435 min