Shizuoka Blue Revs
Shizuoka Blue Revs are a rugby union team based in Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan. The team came second behind Toshiba Brave Lupus in the second season of Japanese rugby's Top League. They were coached by former All Black Grant Batty and Fijian player-coach Tabai Matson. Founded in 1984, its name was "Yamaha Motors Rugby Football Club". The team rebranded as the Shizuoka Blue Revs ahead of the rebranding of the Top League to the Japan Rugby League One in 2022.
The team name Júbilo means 'joy' in Portuguese, which has had a notable influence on the Japanese language. The name was also shared with the also Yamaha-owned Júbilo Iwata from J2 League.
Current squad
The Shizuoka Blue Revs squad for the 2025-26 season is:- * denotes players qualified to play for Japan on dual nationality or residency grounds.
Notable former players
- Wataru Murata Scrum-half, Japanese International
- Leon MacDonald Fly-half, Allblack
- Ryō Yamamura Prop, Japanese international
- Brendan Laney Utility back, Scottish international
- Ayumu Goromaru Fullback, Japanese international
- Male Sa'u Centre, Japanese international
- Mose Tuiali'i Loose forward, Allblack
- Jerry Collins Loose forward, Allblack
- Siale Piutau Centre, Tongan international
- Koki Yamamoto Prop, Japanese international
Coaches
- Kevin Schuler - Director of Rugby
- Tabai Matson - Player and Head Coach
- Takanobu Horikawa - coach
- Waisake Sotutu - backs coach, player
- Simon Kerr - forwards coach