Sachiko Kato (加藤幸子, born 19 February 2000) is a Japanese rugby union player. She plays Prop for Japan internationally and for Exeter Chiefs in the Premier 15s. She competed at the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
| Date of birth | 19 February 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby career
editKato made her international debut for Japan against Hong Kong when she was 17 years old.[1] In 2021, She was named in Japan's squad for their European tour.[2][3] She featured in all three test matches against Wales, Scotland and Ireland.[4][5][6] She scored a try in their 36–12 loss to Scotland.[7]
Kato was named in the Sakura fifteens squad for their Australian tour in 2022.[8] She was later selected in Japan's squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[9][10]
In 2024, she made the side for the 2024 Asia Rugby Championship.[11][12] Kato scored the Sakura's first try in their drubbing of Kazakhstan.[13][14] The win helped them secure a place at the 2025 Rugby World Cup and the 2024 WXV 2.[13][14]
References
edit- ^ Ryall, Julian (2022-04-20). "The rising stars of Japanese rugby bringing the sport to a new generation". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "Sakura Fifteen Squad Announced for European Tour". Japan Rugby Football Union. 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ Scott-Munro, Harry (2021-10-30). "Chiefs duo named in Japanese squad". www.exeterchiefs.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ Sands, Katie (2021-11-05). "Wales Women name team for autumn opener against Japan as Keira Bevan returns". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "Japan Team Announced to Take on Scotland". Japan Rugby Football Union. 2021-11-13. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "Japan Team Announced to Take on Ireland". Japan Rugby Football Union. 2021-11-18. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "Scotland overwhelm Japan in autumn Test". BBC Sport. 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "Sakura Fifteen's Squad Announced for Tour Downunder". Japan Rugby Football Union. 2022-04-15. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ "Sakura Fifteen Rugby World Cup Squad Announced". Japan Rugby Football Union. 2022-09-13. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ^ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-09). "Japan Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Japan 5-41 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- ^ "Sakura Fifteen's 26-member squad". Asia Rugby. 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Japan Squad Announced for Asia Rugby Women's Championship 2024". Japan Rugby Football Union. 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ a b "Japan beat Kazakhstan to secure place at England 2025". www.world.rugby. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ a b Duskmourne, Quorra (2024-05-27). "Japan Secures Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Berth with Dominant Display". Global Rugby Network. Retrieved 2024-05-28.