| Yuji Matsubara | |
| Fullname: | Yuji Matsubara |
| Birth Date: | 1979 9, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan |
| Height: | 1.8m (05.9feet) |
| Weight: | 100kg (200lb) |
| Position: | Hooker |
| Years1: | 2010–2014 |
| Clubs1: | Kobelco Steelers |
| Apps1: | 39 |
| Points1: | 20 |
| Repyears1: | 2004–2007 |
| Repcaps1: | 23 |
| Reppoints1: | 10 |
| Clubupdate: | 6 May 2021 |
| Repupdate: | 6 May 2021 |
is a former Japanese rugby union player who played as a hooker. He spent his whole career playing for Kobelco Steelers in Japan's domestic Top League, playing over 35 times.[1] He was named in the Japan squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, making 3 appearances in the tournament.[2] He made a further 20 appearances for Japan in his career, scoring two tries.[3]