Hatakeyama Kensuke rugby player
Hatakeyama Kensuke rugby player

Kensuke Hatakeyama

1st Aug 1985 1.80m/113kg Tighthead Prop

Class of 2022: Retiring Players XV

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2021/22 season is drawing to a close which means several players will be bringing their careers to an end.   We take a look at these players in the form of XV.   1. Rhys...

Japan name squad for November Tests

8 years ago by Japan Rugby

Jamie Joseph has announced first Japan squad for Nov tests v Argentina, Georgia, Wales & Fiji.   The 36-man squad sees 16 uncapped players and no Michael Leitch or Hendrik Tui.  

Japan prop Hatakeyama signs short-term deal with Newcastle

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hatakeyama has 72 caps for the Brave Blossoms and was marked as a must-watch player during the 2015 RWC. He is heading to England shortly to play for Newcastle on a short-term contract. “I’m really...