NTT Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Division 1
Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Kubota Spears Funabashi/Tokyo Bay match
Regarding additional punishment for the play of Kubota Spears Funabashi/Tokyo Bay player Akira Ieremiah
In the match between Kobelco Kobe Steelers and Kubota Spears Funabashi/Tokyo Bay held on December 13, 2025, Kubota Spears Funabashi/Tokyo Bay player Akira Ieremia was shown a red card by the referee.
In accordance with Article 34 of the Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Season Official Match Implementation Guidelines and the Japan Rugby Football Association’s “Regulations Regarding Sanctions for Foul Play,” a hearing was conducted by the Judicial Officer, and the following disciplinary action was decided.
■Contents and punishment of violations of competition rules and discipline
Player in question: Akira Ieremia (Kubota Spears Funabashi/Tokyo Bay)
Violation: World Rugby Competition Regulations Article 17 Annex 1 9.11,9.20(a)
Disposition: Suspension for 3 weeks (match) (Second Rounds 2, 3, 4)
Target act:
NTT Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Division 1 Round 1
Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs Kubota Spears Funabashi/Tokyo Bay 11 minutes of the second half
The player in question caused head contact with Kobe S. No. 7 due to a shoulder charge.
【reference】
Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 season official match implementation guidelines
https://league-one.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/file/menu/17338_693ba388aee09.pdf
Japan Rugby Football Union “Regulations regarding sanctions against foul play”
https://rugby-japan.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/file/html/169467_6560879583b90.pdf
World Rugby Competition Regulations Article 17
