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]