Ovals Cup 2026 women's rugby tournament opens in Hirosaki

The Ovals Cup 2026, a women's seven-a-side rugby tournament hosted by the NPO Hirosaki Sakura Ovals, commenced on September 26 at the Hirosaki City Sports Park Athletic Stadium in Aomori Prefecture.

The event features competitive matches, including a game between the Hirosaki Sakura Ovals and the Waseda University Women's Rugby Football Club. The tournament aims to build momentum for the upcoming 80th National Sports Festival, known as the ‘Ao no Kirameki Aomori Kokuspo’.

Scheduled activities through September 27 include a mini-live performance by singer-songwriter Tama Shinya and an exhibition tag rugby match featuring the NTT League One team, Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath.