Takahiro Sugiura (杉浦敬宏, Sugiura Takahiro, born 4 October 1983) is a former Japanese rugby union player who played as a prop. He spent his whole career playing for Munakata Sanix Blues in Japan's domestic Top League, playing over 70 times.[1] He was named as a backup player for Japan for the 2007 Rugby World Cup.[2] He did though make one appearance for Japan.[3]

Takahiro Sugiura
Full nameTakahiro Sugiura
Date of birth (1983-10-04) 4 October 1983 (age 40)
Place of birthAichi, Japan
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight105 kg (16 st 7 lb; 231 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2018 Munakata Sanix Blues 71 (60)
Correct as of 6 May 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007 Japan 1 (0)
Correct as of 6 May 2021

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  1. ^ "Takahiro Sugiura". ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Kirwan announces Japan's Rugby World Cup squad". Taiwan News. 11 August 2007. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Japan (27) 73 - 3 (3) Hong Kong (FT)". ESPN. Retrieved 6 May 2021.

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