The Sunwolves – previously known as the HITO-Communications Sunwolves for sponsorship reasons – were a professional rugby union team and Japan's representative team in SANZAAR's international Super Rugby competition. The team was based in Tokyo, Japan, but also played some home matches in Singapore. They made their debut in Super Rugby in 2016. In March 2019, it was announced that 2020 would be the final season for the Sunwolves, after failing to negotiate a contract due to financial considerations.
The black version of the Sunwolves logo following their sponsorship deal with HITO-Communications.
Jamie Joseph giving a speech at a Sunwolves match on 12 May 2018
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Image: Seating at Singapore National Stadium
Super Rugby is a men's professional rugby union club competition involving teams from Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. It has previously included teams from Argentina, Japan, and South Africa. Super Rugby started as the Super 12 in the 1996 season with 12 teams from Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, building on competitions dating back to the South Pacific Championship in 1986. The Super 12 was established by SANZAR after the sport became professional in 1995. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the competition to split into three, the reformed competition in 2021 only included teams from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific islands.
Western Force (Blue) kicking off to the New South Wales Waratahs (White).
The Cats (now the Lions) playing the Sharks.
Match between Crusaders and Waratahs, 2011.
Super Rugby semi-final between Jaguares and Brumbies in 2019 in Buenos Aires.
