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.
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 FloRugbyRound 1 – December 13-14, 2025
(Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time – EST, JST – 14 hours)
Japan Rugby League One Schedule
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Dec. 12, 2025, 11:00 p.m. ET BlackRams vs. SungoliathDec. 13, 2025, 12:05 a.m. ET D-Rocks vs. DynaboarsDec. 13, 2025, 12:30 a.m. ET Verblitz vs. HeatDec. 13, 2025, 3:00 a.m. ET Steelers vs. SpearsDec. 14, 2025, 12:30 a.m. ET Eagles vs. BlueRevsDec. 14, 2025, 1:00 a.m. ET Brave Lupus vs. Wild KnightsDec. 20, 2025, 12:30 a.m. ET Spears vs. BlackRamsDec. 20, 2025, 12:30 a.m. ET Sungoliath vs. VerblitzDec. 20, 2025, 10:25 p.m. ET Heat vs. SteelersDec. 20, 2025, 11:40 p.m. ET Dynaboars vs. EaglesDec. 21, 2025, 12:30 a.m. ET Wild Knights vs. D-RocksDec. 21, 2025, 12:30 a.m. ET BlueRevs vs. Brave LupusDec. 26, 2025, 11:05 p.m. ET BlackRams vs. HeatDec. 27, 2025, 12:30 a.m. ET Steelers vs. VerblitzDec. 27, 2025, 12:30 a.m. ET Spears vs. SungoliathDec. 28, 2025, 12:00 a.m. ET BlueRevs vs. D-RocksDec. 28, 2025, 12:30 a.m. ET Dynaboars vs. Wild KnightsDec. 28, 2025, 12:30 a.m. ET Eagles vs. Brave LupusJan. 9, 2026, 10:00 p.m. ET D-Rocks vs. EaglesJan. 10, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET Sungoliath vs. SteelersJan. 10, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET Verblitz vs. BlackRamsJan. 10, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET Brave Lupus vs. DynaboarsJan. 10, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET Wild Knights vs. BlueRevsJan. 10, 2026, 10:00 p.m. ET Heat vs. SpearsJan. 16, 2026, 10:00 p.m. ET Eagles vs. Wild KnightsJan. 16, 2026, 10:05 p.m. ET Steelers vs. BlackRamsJan. 16, 2026, 11:00 p.m. ET BlueRevs vs. DynaboarsJan. 17, 2026, 12:05 a.m. ET D-Rocks vs. Brave LupusJan. 17, 2026, 12:05 a.m. ET Sungoliath vs. HeatJan. 17, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET Spears vs. VerblitzJan. 23, 2026, 10:00 p.m. ET Brave Lupus vs. SpearsJan. 23, 2026, 11:00 p.m. ET Heat vs. D-RocksJan. 24, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET Wild Knights vs. SungoliathJan. 24, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET Eagles vs. SteelersJan. 24, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET Dynaboars vs. BlackRamsJan. 25, 2026, 12:00 a.m. ET BlueRevs vs. VerblitzFeb. 6, 2026, 10:00 p.m. ET Steelers vs. BlueRevsFeb. 6, 2026, 11:00 p.m. ET BlackRams vs. Wild KnightsFeb. 6, 2026, 11:00 p.m. ET Heat vs. Brave LupusFeb. 7, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET Spears vs. D-RocksFeb. 7, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET Verblitz vs. EaglesFeb. 8, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET Sungoliath vs. DynaboarsFeb. 13, 2026, TBD Wild Knights vs. VerblitzFeb. 13, 2026, TBD Dynaboars vs. HeatFeb. 13, 2026, TBD Eagles vs. BlackRamsFeb. 13, 2026, TBD BlueRevs vs. SpearsFeb. 13, 2026, TBD D-Rocks vs. SungoliathFeb. 14, 2026, TBD Brave Lupus vs. SteelersFeb. 20, 2026, TBD Steelers vs. Wild KnightsFeb. 20, 2026, TBD Spears vs. DynaboarsFeb. 20, 2026, TBD BlackRams vs. D-RocksFeb. 21, 2026, TBD Sungoliath vs. EaglesFeb. 21, 2026, TBD Heat vs. BlueRevsFeb. 27, 2026, TBD Wild Knights vs. HeatFeb. 27, 2026, TBD Brave Lupus vs. BlackRamsFeb. 27, 2026, TBD D-Rocks vs. SteelersFeb. 28, 2026, TBD Eagles vs. SpearsFeb. 28, 2026, TBD Dynaboars vs. VerblitzFeb. 28, 2026, TBD BlueRevs vs. SungoliathMar. 13, 2026, TBD BlackRams vs. BlueRevsMar. 13, 2026, TBD Steelers vs. DynaboarsMar. 13, 2026, TBD Heat vs. EaglesMar. 13, 2026, TBD Spears vs. Wild KnightsMar. 14, 2026, TBD Verblitz vs. D-RocksMar. 14, 2026, TBD Sungoliath vs. Brave LupusMar. 19, 2026, TBD Steelers vs. EaglesMar. 20, 2026, TBD Wild Knights vs. BlackRamsMar. 20, 2026, TBD Dynaboars vs. SungoliathMar. 20, 2026, TBD D-Rocks vs. SpearsMar. 21, 2026, TBD Verblitz vs. BlueRevsMar. 21, 2026, TBD Brave Lupus vs. HeatMar. 27, 2026, TBD Eagles vs. VerblitzMar. 27, 2026, TBD D-Rocks vs. HeatMar. 27, 2026, TBD Spears vs. Brave LupusMar. 27, 2026, TBD Sungoliath vs. Wild KnightsMar. 27, 2026, TBD BlueRevs vs. SteelersMar. 28, 2026, TBD BlackRams vs. DynaboarsApr. 3, 2026, TBD Wild Knights vs. EaglesApr. 3, 2026, TBD Verblitz vs. SpearsApr. 3, 2026, TBD Heat vs. SungoliathApr. 3, 2026, TBD Dynaboars vs. BlueRevsApr. 4, 2026, TBD BlackRams vs. SteelersApr. 4, 2026, TBD Brave Lupus vs. D-RocksApr. 16, 2026, TBD Heat vs. BlackRamsApr. 17, 2026, TBD BlueRevs vs. Wild KnightsApr. 17, 2026, TBD Dynaboars vs. Brave LupusApr. 17, 2026, TBD Sungoliath vs. SpearsApr. 17, 2026, TBD Eagles vs. D-RocksApr. 17, 2026, TBD Verblitz vs. SteelersApr. 23, 2026, TBD D-Rocks vs. BlueRevsApr. 24, 2026, TBD Brave Lupus vs. EaglesApr. 24, 2026, TBD Spears vs. HeatApr. 24, 2026, TBD BlackRams vs. VerblitzApr. 24, 2026, TBD Steelers vs. SungoliathApr. 24, 2026, TBD Wild Knights vs. DynaboarsApr. 30, 2026, TBD D-Rocks vs. Wild KnightsMay 1, 2026, TBD Verblitz vs. SungoliathMay 1, 2026, TBD Brave Lupus vs. BlueRevsMay 1, 2026, TBD BlackRams vs. SpearsMay 1, 2026, TBD Eagles vs. DynaboarsMay 1, 2026, TBD Steelers vs. HeatMay 8, 2026, TBD Heat vs. VerblitzMay 8, 2026, TBD Wild Knights vs. Brave LupusMay 8, 2026, TBD BlueRevs vs. EaglesMay 9, 2026, TBD Dynaboars vs. D-RocksMay 9, 2026, TBD Spears vs. SteelersMay 9, 2026, TBD Sungoliath vs. BlackRamsMay 16, 2026, 11:05 p.m. ET BlueRevs vs. SteelersMay 18, 2026, 1:30 a.m. ET Spears vs. SungoliathJapan Rugby League One Playoff ScheduleMay 24, 2026, TBD Japan Rugby League One SF #2May 24, 2026, TBD Japan Rugby League One SF #1Jun. 6, 2026, TBD Japan Rugby League One BronzeJun. 6, 2026, 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