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Japan’s rugby rise – Will Genia on coaching, culture & global growth

Rugby Unity heads to Japan for a brand-new international series. 🇯🇵 In this first episode, David Pembroke sits down with former Wallaby great Will Genia to explore the rapid rise of Japanese rugby — from its passionate community roots to the elite professionalism driving the national team under Eddie Jones. How has Japan built such a thriving rugby culture? And what role could it play in securing the global future of the game? 👉 Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, and full podcast access — all in one place: https://rugbyunitypod.substack.com/ In this episode 00:00 🇯🇵 Welcome to Rugby Unity in Japan — Series launch 00:20 🏟️ Inside Toshiba’s rugby culture and community spirit 01:00 ⚡ Why Japanese rugby is high-paced, high-skill, and family-driven 02:30 🎓 The power of school and university rugby in Japan 03:10 💡 Could Japan’s League One teams join Super Rugby? 04:20 🌏 How Japan can connect with global grassroots clubs 05:30 🧠 Eddie Jones’ plan to evolve Japan’s national team 06:45 🔄 Coaching lessons — from Eddie Jones to Will Genia 08:00 🗣️ The difference between driving and creating the message 09:10 🍣 Life in Japan — people, food, and perspective 10:20 🚀 Will’s journey from Wallaby star to coach 11:30 🌸 Three ways Japan can help grow world rugby 📩 Got a question? Email us: [email protected] 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week. 📲 Follow us on socials → TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook & LinkedIn @RugbyUnityPodcast Thanks to ElevenLabs for providing a grant to Rugby Unity so that we can use their world leading software.