The Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo Watch Guide: How To Stream & Schedule Info - FloRugby
The defending Japan Rugby League One champions return to action on Dec. 14 as the 2025–2026 season kicks off. Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, led by New Zealand star Richie Mo’unga, begins the season against the Saitama Wild Knights as they go for a third-straight title.
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Mo’unga, 31, is playing his final season in Japan, as he signed a deal earlier this year to return to New Zealand following the Japanese season. He’s seeking his 10th championship after winning seven with the Crusaders in Super Rugby and two with Brave Lupus.
Last season, Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo beat Spears Tokyo Bay 18-13 in the JRLO Final — their second title in two years and their seventh overall.
Japan Rugby League One will stream for the first time on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States and territories. Here’s what to know about Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo.
How To Watch Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo in the United States
The Japan Rugby League One season is streaming live on FloRugby and the FloSports app all season long. Match replays, highlights and breaking news will also be available on both platforms.
How Did Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo Do Last Season?
Brave Lupus went 15-1-2 last season en route to the championship.
Where Do Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo Play?
The home grounds for Brave Lupus are in Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan, at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium and Ajinomoto Stadium.
Who Coaches Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo?
The head coach is Todd Blackadder, who coached the Crusaders and Bath Rugby before moving to Tokyo.
Japan Rugby League One Schedule 2025-2026: Here's When To Watch On FloRugby
Round 1 - December 13-14, 2025
(Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time - EST, JST - 14 hours)
- Saturday, December 13
** 11:00 PM EST (Friday): BlackRams Tokyo vs TOKYO SUNGOLIATH
** 12:05 AM EST (Sunday): URAYASU D-Rocks vs Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars
** 12:30 AM EST (Sunday): TOYOTA VERBLITZ vs MIE Honda HEAT
** 3:00 AM EST (Sunday): KOBELCO KOBE STEELERS vs Kubota Spears
- Sunday, December 14
** 12:30 AM EST (Monday): YOKOHAMA CANON EAGLES vs SHIZUOKA BlueRevs
** 1:00 AM EST (Monday): TOSHIBA BRAVE LUPUS TOKYO vs SAITAMA WILD KNIGHTS
Japan Rugby League One Schedule
Find out more on the Japan Rugby League One schedule at FloRugby
- Dec. 12, 2025, 11:00 p.m. ET BlackRams vs. Sungoliath
- Dec. 13, 2025, 12:05 a.m. ET D-Rocks vs. Dynaboars
- Dec. 13, 2025, 12:30 a.m. ET Verblitz vs. Heat
- Dec. 13, 2025, 3:00 a.m. ET Steelers vs. Spears
- Dec. 14, 2025, 12:30 a.m. ET Eagles vs. BlueRevs
- Dec. 14, 2025, 1:00 a.m. ET Brave Lupus vs. Wild Knights
- ... and so on.
Japan Rugby League One Playoff Schedule
- May 24, 2026, TBD Japan Rugby League One SF #2
- May 24, 2026, TBD Japan Rugby League One SF #1
- Jun. 6, 2026, TBD Japan Rugby League One Bronze
- Jun. 6, 2026, TBD Japan Rugby League One Final
How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby
Watch international club and professional rugby all year long on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States.
