| Wataru Ikeda | |
| Birth Date: | 17 November 1975 |
| Birth Place: | Higashimatsushima, |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight: | 167 lb |
| University: | Ryutsu Keizai University |
| Position: | Scrum-half |
| Repyears1: | 2004–06 |
| Repcaps1: | 14 |
| Reppoints1: | 61 |
Wataru Ikeda (born 17 November 1975) is a Japanese former professional rugby union player.[1]
Born in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Ikeda attended Miyagi Fisheries High School and got involved in rugby union as his elder brother was a player. He attended Ryutsu Keizai University.[2]
Ikeda, a scrum-half, was with Sanyo Wild Knights for the inaugural Top League season in 2003–04 and earned a place in the tournament's best XV. He made his international debut with Japan in 2004 and was in the team for three years, gaining 14 caps, some as captain.[3] In 2008, Ikeda transferred to Ricoh Black Rams, where he remained for the remainder of his career. He was the competition's oldest player at 39-year of age in his final season.[4] [5]