Atsushi Kashimoto (born 19 February 1988) is a Japanese rugby union player who plays for Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in the Japan Rugby League One.[1][2][3]

Atsushi Kashimoto
Full nameAtsushi Kashimoto
Date of birth (1988-02-19) 19 February 1988 (age 36)
Place of birthOsaka, Japan
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb; 15 st 2 lb)
SchoolDaisho Gakuen High School
UniversitySetsunan University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Hanazono Kintetsu Liners
Youth career
2009-2011 Setsunan University
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011- Hanazono Kintetsu Liners 107 (40)
Correct as of 31 July 2023

Career

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After studying at Setsunan University, he joined Hanazono Kintetsu Liners in the then Top League in 2011. He made his debut in the same year coming off the bench in a 31–22 win against NEC Green Rockets.

He made his 100th appearance in 2023 against Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.[4]

Honors

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Hanazono Kintetsu Liners

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References

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  1. ^ "Atsushi KASHIMOTO - Player statistics - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  2. ^ 一般社団法人ジャパンラグビーリーグワン. "Atsushi Kashimoto (2022) | JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE OFFICIAL SITE". 【公式】NTTジャパンラグビー リーグワン (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  3. ^ "樫本敦 Player Profiles". Japan Rugby Football Union. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  4. ^ 一般社団法人ジャパンラグビーリーグワン. "Atsushi Kashimoto (2022-23) | JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE OFFICIAL SITE". 【公式】NTTジャパンラグビー リーグワン (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  5. ^ a b "Hanazono". Asierugby (in French). Retrieved 2023-07-31.