JRFU Statement in Relation to Asia Rugby’s Announcement Dated February 24

The Japan Rugby Football Union is currently confirming the circumstances around the temporary suspension of Kensuke Iwabuchi, Chairman of the JRFU, from his position as Vice President of Asia Rugby, as announced by Asia Rugby on 24 February 2025.

The JRFU maintains that Mr Iwabuchi has not acted in any way contrary to the principles of Asia Rugby, including equality, transparency and accountability, and that he has acted in full and complete accordance with Asia Ruby’s Code of Conduct, and will continue to make every effort to promote Asia Rugby.

Masato Tsuchida
President of the Japan Rugby Football Union
25 February 2025