Sachiko Kato Explained

Height:1.64m
Weight:84kg
Ru Position:Prop
Years1:2021–Present
Clubs1:Exeter Chiefs
Apps1:22
Points1:15
Repyears1:2017–Present
Repcaps1:11
Reppoints1:5

Sachiko Kato is a Japanese rugby union player. She plays Prop for Japan internationally and for Exeter Chiefs in the Premier 15s. She competed at the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Rugby career

Kato made her international debut for Japan against Hong Kong when she was 17 years old.[1] In 2021, She was named in Japan's squad for their European tour.[2] [3] She featured in all three test matches against Wales, Scotland and Ireland.[4] [5] [6] She scored a try in their 36–12 loss to Scotland.[7]

Kato was named in the Sakura fifteens squad for their Australian tour in 2022.[8] She was later selected in Japan's squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[9] [10]

In 2024, she made the side for the 2024 Asia Rugby Championship.[11] [12] Kato scored the Sakura's first try in their drubbing of Kazakhstan.[13] [14] The win helped them secure a place at the 2025 Rugby World Cup and the 2024 WXV 2.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ryall . Julian . 2022-04-20 . The rising stars of Japanese rugby bringing the sport to a new generation . 2022-07-08 . South China Morning Post.
  2. Web site: 2021-10-30 . Sakura Fifteen Squad Announced for European Tour . 2022-07-08 . Japan Rugby Football Union.
  3. Web site: Scott-Munro . Harry . 2021-10-30 . Chiefs duo named in Japanese squad . 2022-07-08 . www.exeterchiefs.co.uk.
  4. Web site: Sands . Katie . 2021-11-05 . Wales Women name team for autumn opener against Japan as Keira Bevan returns . 2022-07-08 . WalesOnline.
  5. Web site: 2021-11-13 . Japan Team Announced to Take on Scotland . 2022-07-08 . Japan Rugby Football Union.
  6. Web site: 2021-11-18 . Japan Team Announced to Take on Ireland . 2022-07-08 . Japan Rugby Football Union.
  7. News: 2021-11-14 . Scotland overwhelm Japan in autumn Test . BBC Sport . 2022-07-08.
  8. Web site: 2022-04-15 . Sakura Fifteen's Squad Announced for Tour Downunder . 2022-07-08 . Japan Rugby Football Union.
  9. Web site: 2022-09-13 . Sakura Fifteen Rugby World Cup Squad Announced . 2022-10-12 . Japan Rugby Football Union.
  10. Web site: Mockford . Sarah . 2022-10-09 . Japan Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Japan 5-41 Canada . 2022-10-12 . Rugby World.
  11. Web site: 2024-05-21 . Sakura Fifteen's 26-member squad . 2024-05-25 . Asia Rugby.
  12. Web site: 2024-05-20 . Japan Squad Announced for Asia Rugby Women's Championship 2024 . 2024-05-26 . Japan Rugby Football Union.
  13. Web site: 27 May 2024 . Japan beat Kazakhstan to secure place at England 2025 . 28 May 2024 . www.world.rugby.
  14. Web site: Duskmourne . Quorra . 2024-05-27 . Japan Secures Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Berth with Dominant Display . 2024-05-28 . Global Rugby Network . en-US.

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