Takashi Miyake Explained

Takashi Miyake
Birth Date:2 May 1980
Birth Place:Kyoto, Japan
Height:5 ft 9 in
Weight:180 lb
University:Kanto Gakuin University
Position:Utility back
Repyears1:2005–06
Repcaps1:4
Reppoints1:5

Takashi Miyake (born 2 May 1980) is a Japanese former international rugby union player.

Miyake, a native of Kyoto, attended Fushimi Technical High School and was a member of Japan's top-ranked collegiate team during his time at Kanto Gakuin University. He played his rugby for Panasonic Wild Knights.[1]

A versatile back, Miyake was capped four times for Japan, debuting against Spain in 2005. He made three appearances as starting fullback in the 2006 Pacific 5 Nations and scored a try against the Junior All Blacks.[2]

Miyake announced his retirement from rugby at the end of the 2014–15 Top League season.[3]

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  1. News: 日本ハム新人にラグビーパワー!元日本代表・三宅敬氏、トレ視察へ . . 4 January 2016 . ja.
  2. News: Junior All Blacks end campaign unbeaten . . 24 June 2006 . en-NZ.
  3. News: パナ・三宅、若松ともに引退表明「次の挑戦のタイミングを考えて」 . Sankei Sports . 2 March 2015 . ja.