Category: Japan College American Football

Japan Collegiate American Football Associations Koshien Bowl Divisions 2020

Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag)
Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag) [References: 1]

Koshien Bowl Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway team
Koshien BowlHanshin Koshien Stadium
13.12.2020Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (KF)42Nihon University (KCFA)24
[References: 2]

Kansai Football Division 1 2020

Quarterfinals

Ritsumeikan University Panthers ○ 36-3 ● Momoyama Gakuin St. Andrews University Thundering Legion Lions

Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters ○ 55-13 ● Doshisha University Wild Rover

Kansai University Kaisers ○ 24-16 ● Kyoto University Gangsters

Kobe University Ravens ○ 15-10 ● Kinki University Big Blue

Semifinals

Ritsumeikan University Panthers ○ 24-14 ●  Kansai University Kaisers

Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters ○ 35-14 ● Kobe University Ravens

Final

Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters ○ 16-14 ● Ritsumeikan University Panthers

Challenge Games

Kyoto University Gangsters ○ 48-13 ● Momoyama Gakuin St. Andrews University Thundering Legion Lions

Doshisha University Wild Rover ○ 17-0 ● Kinki University Big Blue

Momoyama Gakuin St. Andrews University Thundering Legion Lions ○ 17-14 ● Kinki University Big Blue

Kyoto University Gangsters ○ 16-13 ● Doshisha University Wild Rover

Kansai University Kaisers ○ 38-10 ● Kobe University Ravens

Kanto KCFA Top 8 Postseason

DateHome TeamAway Team
Placement Games
4th Place
28.11.2020Chuo University28Ringyi University30
3rd Place
29.11.2020Hosei University31Meiji University3
2nd Place
28.11.2020Waseda University40University of Tokyo7
1st Place
29.11.2020University of Sakuramibayashi14Nihon University38
[References: 3]

Kanto KCFA Standings 2020

KCFA 2020PWLT
Top 8 Block A
Nihon University3300
Hosei University3210
The University of Tokyo3120
Chuo University3030
Top 8 Block B
University of Sakuramibayashi3210
Meiji University3210
Waseda University2110
University of Rikkyo2020
[References: 4]

Report

With the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic in full swing, the 2020 Japan Collegiate American Football Association was reduced to just the Kansai and Kanto Football Regions, themselves reduced to a series of Challenge Games and then knockouts. Kansai Division 1 Final was won by Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters 16-14 versus Ritsumeikan University Panthers and Kanto Region Division 1 Top 8 Final by Nihon University Phoenix 38-14 versus Sakuramibayashi.

The Koshien Bowl itself was won by Kwansei Gakuin University 42-24 and they became the last ever Student Representatives to take part in the Rice Bowl, the pinnacle of American Football in Japan, which for the first 36 years was a College All-Star game between Kanto (West) and Kansai (East) and then from 1984 to 2021 was between the Social Champions (X-League Corporate) and College Champions. From 2021 season (2022 Rice Bowl) onwards it shall be an X-League only game, the level of professionalism in that league being too strong for the College Champions.

The 2020 Kanto Collegiate Football Association was severely curtailed due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic. with over half the Universities not competing, The Top 4 Divisions were split into 2 Blocks, each playing three matches with the Placement matches between the two first placed teams, two second placed teams and so on making up a short post-season. In Division 1 Top 8, Nihon University triumphed 38-14 in the Final against J. F. Oberlin University (University of Sakuramibayashi). They were then due to meet Kwansei Gakuin University for the Koshien Bowl (Japan Collegiate American Football Association title game).

Map of Japan

References

Logo

[1] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) flag [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/button/flag.gif [Accessed 2 May 2021]

Websites

[2] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Schedule 2020 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/schedule/schedule2019_atm.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[3] Kanto Collegiate Football Association (2020) 2020年度 TOP8戦評 [Internet] Available from:  http://www.kcfa.jp/evaluate_top8/?season=2020 [Accessed 22 October 2020]

[4] Kanto Collegiate Football Association (2020) Star Chart [Internet] Available from:  http://www.kcfa.jp/result_team/?season=2020 [Accessed 22 October 2020

Online Translation Service

[7] Google Translate (2020) Japanese to English [Internet] Available from: https://translate.google.com/ [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Caoilfhionn Nic Fhearai, Keiko, Grant Farrell and John Gunning

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy and John Gunning for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 5 May 2021

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Kanto Collegiate Football Association 2020

Kantoh Collegiate Football association Logo [Reference: 1]

Standings

KCFA 2020PWLT
Top 8 Block A
Nihon University3300
Hosei University3210
The University of Tokyo3120
Chuo University3030
Top 8 Block B
University of Sakuramibayashi3210
Meiji University3210
Waseda University2110
University of Rikkyo2020
Big 8 Block A
Keio University3300
Kokushikan University2110
Komazawa University2110
Kanagawa University3030
Big 8 Block B
Yokohama National University3201
Nippon University of Physical Education3210
Meiji Gakuin University3111
Aoyama Gakuin University3030
Division 2A Block 1
University of Tsukuba3210
Tokai University1100
Tokyo Gakugei University1010
Tokyo University of Agriculture1010
Division 2A Block 2
Seikei University3210
National Defense University2110
Teikyo University2110
Gakushuin University3120
Division 2B Block 1
Senshu University2200
Hitotsubashi University2110
Seijo University1010
Kanto Gakuin University1010
Division 2B Block 2
Tokyo Institute of Technology3300
Sophia University3210
Takushoku University3120
Toyo University3030
[References: 3]

Top 8 Postseason

DateHome TeamAway Team
Placement Games
4th Place
28.11.2020Chuo University28Ringyi University30
3rd Place
29.11.2020Hosei University31Meiji University3
2nd Place
28.11.2020Waseda University40University of Tokyo7
1st Place
29.11.2020University of Sakuramibayashi 14Nihon University38

Top 8 Regular Season

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
11.10.2020Meiji University21University of Tokyo13
11.10.2020Hosei University34Nihon University44
Week 2
17.10.2020Chuo University7University of Tokyo10
17.10.2020Waseda University9 University of Sakuramibayashi 6
Week 3
31.10.2020 Meiji University 7 University of Sakuramibayashi 17
31.10.2020Hosei University34University of Tokyo0
01.11.2020Chuo University15Nihon University31
Week 4
14.11.2020University of Tokyo6Nihon University30
15.11.2020Hosei University33Chuo University21
15.11.2020Waseda University21Meiji University28
14.11.2020University of Tokyo3 University of Sakuramibayashi 9
Kanto Collegiate Football Association Top 8 2020 [References: 2]

Report

The 2020 Kanto Collegiate Football Association was severely curtailed due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic. with over half the Universities not competing, The Top 4 Divisions were split into 2 Blocks, each playing three matches with the Placement matches between the two first placed teams, two second placed teams and so on making up a short post-season. In Division 1 Top 8, Nihon University triumphed 38-14 in the Final against J. F. Oberlin University (University of Sakuramibayashi). They were then due to meet Kwansei Gakuin University for the Koshien Bowl (Japan Collegiate American Football Association title game).

The 2020 Japan University American Football season kicked off in October, with The Top 8 in the Kantoh region playing their first games of the season. Newly promoted for the first time to the top rank, JF Oberlin University (University of Sakuramibayashi) almost came off with the win against Waseda University, but lost 6-9. Promoted back to the Top 8 after one season, the Nihon University Phoenix won 44-34 against Hosei University in a high-scoring thriller. In other games, the University of Tokyo defeated Chuo University and Meiji University downed Rikkyo University.

Map of Kanto Region, Japan

References

Logos

[1] Kanto Collegiate Football Association (2020) pub_logo [Internet] Available from:  http://www.kcfa.jp/files/user/00_images/pub_logo.png?v=1471847329 [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Websites

[2] Kanto Collegiate Football Association (2020) 2020年度 TOP8戦評 [Internet] Available from:  http://www.kcfa.jp/evaluate_top8/?season=2020 [Accessed 22 October 2020]

[3] Kanto Collegiate Football Association (2020) Star Chart [Internet] Available from:  http://www.kcfa.jp/result_team/?season=2020 [Accessed 22 October 2020

Online Translation Service

[3] Google Translate (2020) Japanese to English [Internet] Available from: https://translate.google.com/ [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Caoilfhionn Nic Fhearai, Keiko, Grant Farrell and John Gunning

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 4 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020-21

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.Advertisements

Kansai Football 2020

Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag)
Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag) [References: 1]

Division 1

Quarterfinals

Ritsumeikan University Panthers ○ 36-3 ● Momoyama Gakuin St. Andrews University Thundering Legion Lions

Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters ○ 55-13 ● Doshisha University Wild Rover

Kansai University Kaisers ○ 24-16 ● Kyoto University Gangsters

Kobe University Ravens ○ 15-10 ● Kinki University Big Blue

Semifinals

Ritsumeikan University Panthers ○ 24-14 ●  Kansai University Kaisers

Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters ○ 35-14 ● Kobe University Ravens

Final

Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters ○ 16-14 ● Ritsumeikan University Panthers

Challenge Games

Kyoto University Gangsters ○ 48-13 ● Momoyama Gakuin St. Andrews University Thundering Legion Lions

Doshisha University Wild Rover ○ 17-0 ● Kinki University Big Blue

Momoyama Gakuin St. Andrews University Thundering Legion Lions ○ 17-14 ● Kinki University Big Blue

Kyoto University Gangsters ○ 16-13 ● Doshisha University Wild Rover

Kansai University Kaisers ○ 38-10 ● Kobe University Ravens

Division 2

Quarterfinals

Osaka Prefecture University Shrikes ○ 20-13 ● Kyoto Sangyo University Sagittarius

Konan University Red Gang ○ 44-9 ● Osaka University Tridents

Ryukoku University Seahorse ○ 27-0 ● Osaka Kyoiku University Dragons

Kobe Gakuin University Navy Seals ○ 17-10 ● University of Hyogo Trailblazers

Semifinals

Konan University Red Gang ○ 29-15 ●  Osaka Prefecture University Shrikes

Ryukoku University Seahorse ○ 32-14 ● Kobe Gakuin University Navy Seals

Final

Konan University Red Gang ○ 13-10 ● Ryukoku University

Challenge Games

Kyoto Sangyo University Sagittarius ○ 27-15 ● Osaka University Tridents

Osaka Kyoiku University Dragons ○ 37-20 ● University of Hyogo Trailblazers

Kyoto Sangyo University Sagittarius ○ 24-14 ● Osaka Kyoiku University Dragons

Osaka University Tridents ○ 28-11 ● University of Hyogo Trailblazers

Osaka Prefecture University Shrikes ○ 17-15 ● Kobe Gakuin University Navy Seals

Division 3

Osaka University of Health & Sport Sciences Spartans ○ 31-0 ● Osaka University of Economics Bombers

Okayama University Badgers ○ 12-10 ● Shiga University Gladiators

Osaka Sangyo University Lions ○ 41-7 ● Osaka University of Economics Bombers

Okayama University Badgers ○ 13-10 ● Osaka University of Health & Sport Sciences Spartans

Shiga University Gladiators ○ 26-7 ●  Osaka City University Golden Cedars

Shiga University Gladiators ○ 21-14 ● Osaka University of Health & Sport Sciences Spartans

Osaka University of Economics Bombers ○ 23-14 ● Otemon Gakuin University Soldiers

Kyoto Institute of Technology Cougars ○ 13-0 ● Hannan University Fighting Bears

Osaka Sangyo University Lions ○ 23-14 ● Shiga University Gladiators

Otemon Gakuin University Soldiers ○ 22-15 ● Kyoto Institute of Technology Cougars

Kyoto Institute of Technology Cougars ○ 25-7 ● Osaka University of Health & Sport Sciences Spartans

Division 3 (Unofficial table)WL
Okayama University Badgers20
Osaka Sangyo University Lions20
Kyoto Institute of Technology Cougars21
Shiga University Gladiators22
Otemon Gakuin University Soldiers11
Osaka University of Economics Bombers12
Osaka University of Health & Sport Sciences Spartans13
Osaka City University Golden Cedars01
Hannan University Fighting Bears01
[References; compiled from results in 2]

Division 4

Kansai Gaidai University Lynx ○ 13-9 ● University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences Voyagers

Bukkyo University Hawks ○ 13-0 ● Kyoto Prefectural University Wyverns

Osaka Gakuin University Phoenix ○ 24-6 ● Osaka Electro-Communication University Black Angels

Osaka Gakuin University Phoenix ○ 20-7 ● University of Marketing & Distribution Sciences Voyagers

Bukkyo University Hawks ○ 34-13 ●  Osaka Electro-Communication University Black Angels

Setsunan University Blue Crush ○ 14-12 ● Osaka Gakuin University Phoenix

Bukkyo University Hawks ○ 22-6 ● University of Marketing & Distribution Sciences Voyagers

Division 4 (Unofficial)WL
Bukkyo University Hawks30
Kansai Gaidai University Lynx10
Setsunan University Blue Crush10
Osaka Gakuin University Phoenix21
University of Marketing & Distribution Sciences Voyagers03
Kyoto Prefectural University Wyverns01
Osaka Electro-Communication University Black Angels02

Division 3/4  Matchups

 (3) Osaka Sangyo University Lions ○ 21-21 ● Kansai Gaidai University Lynx (4)

(3) Osaka University of Health & Sport Sciences Spartans ○ 29-6 ● Setsunan University Blue Crush (4)

(3) Hannan University Fighting Bears ○ 14-13 ● Kyoto Prefectural University Wyverns (4)

(4) Setsunan University Blue Crush ○ 14-0 ● Hannan University Fighting Bears (3)

Division 3 / 4 Match-Ups (Unofficial)WL
Osaka Sangyo University Lions (Div 3)10
Osaka University of Health & Sport Sciences Spartans (Div 3)10
Setsunan University Blue Crush (Div 4)11
Hannan University Fighting Bears (Div 3)11
Kansai Gaidai University Lynx (Div 4)01
Kyoto Prefectural University Wyverns (Div 4)01
[References: Compiled from results in 1]

Report

With the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic in full swing, the 2020 Japan Collegiate American Football Association was reduced to just the Kansai Football Region, itself reduced to a series of Challenge Games and then knockout Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Final for Divisions 1 and 2. Division 1 Final was won by Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters and Division 2 Final was won by Konan University Red Gang.

Map of Kansai Region, Japan

References

Logo

[1] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) flag [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/button/flag.gif [Accessed 2 May 2021]

Websites

[2] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Schedule 2020 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/schedule/schedule2019_atm.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

Online Translation Service

[7] Google Translate (2020) Japanese to English [Internet] Available from: https://translate.google.com/ [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Caoilfhionn Nic Fhearai, Keiko, Grant Farrell and John Gunning

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy and John Gunning for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 4 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Kansai Football 2019

Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag)
Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag) [References: 1]

Final Standings 2019

Kansai Football 2019PWLT
Kansai Football Division 1
Ritsumeikan Panthers (C)7610
Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (P)7610
Kobe Ravens (P)7520
Kansai Kaisers7520
Kyoto Gangsters7340
Kindai Big Blue7151
Doshisha Wild Rover7151
Ryukoku Seahorse7070
Kansai Football Division 2
St. Andrews Thundering Legion Lions7700
Konan Red Gang7610
Kyoto Sangyo Sagittarius7520
Kobe Gakuin Navy Seals7430
Osaka Kyoiku Dragons7340
Osaka Tridents7250
Osaka Health & Sport Sciences Spartans7160
Okayama Badgers7070
Division 3 Block A
Hyogo Trailblazers5500
Shiga Gladiators5320
Tokushima Pirates5320
Hannan Fighting Bears5320
Kansai Gaidai Lynx5140
Kyoto Prefectural Wyverns5050
Division 3 Block B
Osaka Prefecture Shrikes5500
Osaka Sangyo Lions5410
Osaka City Golden Cedars5230
Kyoto Institute of Technology Cougars5230
Wakayama Blind Sharks5230
Setsunan Blue Crush5050
Kansai Football Division 4 Block A
Osaka University of Economics Bombers4400
Tottori Rakers4310
Tenri Crushing Orcs4220
Kyoto University of Education Grampus4130
Osaka Electro-Communication Black Angels4040
Kansai Football Division 4 Block B
Otemon Gakuin Soldiers4310
Osaka Gakuin Phoenix4310
Bukkyo Hawks4310
Osaka Institute of Technology Rowdies4040
Hyogo College of Medicine Siegfried4130
Kansai Football Division 4 Block C
Kyoto Pharmaceutical Scarlet Knights4400
Marketing and Distribution Sciences Voyagers4310
Otani Bandits5320
Tezukayama Bisons5320
Kyoto Advanced Sciences Daredevils5140
Combined Team *5050
[References: 2-6]

*Combined Team – Osaka University of Arts Vipers; Kibi International University Fortifiers; Osaka University of Commerce Steelers; Osaka University of Economics and Law Blue Thunders; Okayama University of Science Gators

Star Chart Division 1

Div. 1 University
（Win－Loss－Tie）		FightersPanthersKaisersBig BlueRavensGangstersSeahorseWild Rover
Ritsumeikan Panthers
(6-1)		○
18-7		 ●
14-17		○
34-10		○
34-0		○
24-13		○
31-0		○
26-6
KG Fighters
(6-1)		 ●
7-18		○
17-3		○
44-7		○
17-15		○
31-3		○
19-0		○
31-7
Kobe Ravens
(5-2)		●
15-17		●
0-34		○
18-10		○
7-0		 ○
16-7		○
23-7		○
12-0
Kansai Kaisers
(5-2)		●
3-17		○
17-14		 ○
37-20		●
10-18		○
38-7		○
40-14		○
19-7
Kyoto Gangsters
(3-4)		●
3-31		●
13-24		●
7-38		○
10-3		●
7-16		 ○
16-10		○
21-14
Kindai Big Blue
(1-5-1)		●
7-44		●
10-34		●
20-37		●
0-7		●
3-10		○
17-14		△
14-14
Doshisha Wild Rover
(1-5-1)		●
7-31		●
6-26		●
7-19		△
14-14		●
0-12		●
14-21		○
15-13		 
Ryukoku Seahorse
(0-7)		●
0-19		●
0-31		●
14-40		●
14-17		●
7-23		●
10-16		 ●
13-15
[References: 2-3]

Star Chart Division 2

Div. 2 University
（Win－Loss）		Red GangLionsNavy SealsSagittariusTridentsBadgersSpartansDragons
St. Andrews Thundering Legion Lions
(7-0)		○
21-20		 ○
40-0		○
17-7		○
45-8		○
64-0		○
52-0		○
21-12
Konan Red Gang
(6-1)		 ●
20-21		○
49-10		○
30-7		○
34-14		○
44-0		○
37-0		○
31-24
Kyoto Sangyo Sagittarius
（5-2)		●
7-30		●
7-17		○
31-3		 ○
28-24		〇
34-0		○
13-3		○
31-21
Kobe Gakuin Navy Seals
(4-3)		●
10-49		●
0-40		 ●
3-31		〇
35-34		○
48-22		○
16-7		○
28-21
Osaka Kyoiku Dragons
（3-4）		●
24-31		●
12-21		●
21-28		●
21-31		○
47-14		○
42-0		○
21-20		 
Osaka Tridents
(2-5)		●
14-34		●
8-45		●
34-35		●
24-28		 ○
27-7		○
14-10		●
14-47
Osaka Health & Sport Sciences Spartans
（1-6）		●
0-37		●
0-52		●
7-16		●
3-13		●
10-14		○
17-6		 ●
20-21
Okayama Badgers
(0-7)		●
0-44		●
0-64		●
22-48		●
0-34		●
7-27		 ●
6-17		●
0-42
[References: 1-3]

Star Chart Division 3 Block A

Div. 3 Block A University
（Win－Loss）		WyvernsPiratesTrailblazersFighting BearsLynxGladiators
Hyogo Trailblazers
(5-0)		○
1-0		○
28-14		 ○
34-3		○
27-17		○
21-0
Shiga Gladiators
(3-2)		○
19-12		○
23-6		●
0-21		●
8-10		○
16-9		 
Tokushima Pirates
(3-2)		○
1-0		 ●
14-28		〇
35-24		○
44-31		●
6-23
Hannan Fighting Bears
(3-2)		○
28-13		●
24-35		●
3-34		○
9-7		○
10-8
Kansai Gaidai Lynx
(1-4)		○
26-6		●
31-44		●
17-27		●
7-9		●
9-16
Kyoto Prefectural Wyverns
(0-5)		●
0-1		●
0-1		●
13-28		●
6-26		●
12-19
[References: 1-4]

Star Chart Division 3 Block B

Div. 3 Block B University
（Win－Loss）		Blind SharksLionsBlue CrushCougarsGolden CedarsShrikes
Osaka Prefecture Shrikes
(5-0)		○
32-0		○
39-20		○
32-7		○
35-14		○
30-7		 
Osaka Sangyo Lions
(4-1)		○
24-22		○
21-15		○
14-7		○
41-7		●
20-39
Osaka City Golden Cedars
(2-3)		○
13-7		●
7-41		○
23-8		●
0-10		 ●
7-30
Kyoto Institute of Technology Cougars
(2-3)		●
0-13		●
7-14		○
6-0		○
10-0		●
14-35
Wakayama Blind Sharks
(2-3)		 ●
22-24		○
31-13		○
13-0		●
7-13		●
0-32
Setsunan Blue Crush
(0-5)		●
13-31		●
15-21		●
0-6		●
8-23		●
7-32
[References: 1-4]

Star Chart Division 4 Block A

Div. 4 Block A University
（Win－Loss）		RasCrushing OrcsBombersGrampusBlack Angels
Osaka University of Economics Bombers
(4-0)		○
23-14		○
38-14		 ○
42-2		○
49-3
Tottori Rakers
(3-1)		 ○
21-0		●
14-23		〇
32-21		○
23-3
Tenri Crushing Orcs
(2-2)		●
0-21		 ●
14-38		○
21-19		○
21-9
Kyoto University of Education Grampus
(1-3)		●
21-32		●
19-21		●
2-42		○
29-3
Osaka Electro-Communication Black Angels
(0-4)		●
3-23		●
9-21		●
3-49		●
3-29
[References: 1-5]

Star Chart Division 4 Block B

Div. 4 Block B University
（Win－Loss）		HawksRowdiesSiegfriedPhoenixSoldiers
Otemon Gakuin Soldiers
(3-1)		●
24-26		○
44-0		○
1-0		○
15-14		 
Osaka Gakuin Phoenix
(3-1)		〇
27-19		○
37-0		○*
1-0		 ●
14-15
Bukkyo Hawks
(3-1)		 ○
42-0		○*
1-0		●
19-27		○
26-24
Osaka Institute of Technology Rowdies
(0-4)		●
0-42		 ○*
1-0		●
0-37		●
0-44
Hyogo College of Medicine Siegfried
(1-3)		●*
0-1		●*
0-1		 ●*
0-1		●
0-1
[References: 1-5]

Three of the forfeited games in Div.4 Block B were played later as uncounted challenge matches. If they had counted this is what the table would have looked like.

Star Chart Division 4 Block B Revised*

Div. 4 Block B University
（Win－Loss）		HawksRowdiesSiegfriedPhoenixSoldiers
Otemon Gakuin Soldiers
(3-1)		●
24-26		○
44-0		○
1-0		○
15-14		 
Osaka Gakuin Phoenix
(3-1)		〇
27-19		○
37-0		○
23-0		 ●
14-15
Bukkyo Hawks
(3-1)		 ○
42-0		○
28-15		●
19-27		○
26-24
Hyogo College of Medicine Siegfried
(1-3)		●
15-28		○ 22-20 ●
0-23		●
0-1
Osaka Institute of Technology Rowdies
(0-4)		●
0-42		 ●
20-22		●
0-37		●
0-44
[References: 1; 5]

Star Chart Division 4 Block C

Div. 4 Block C University
（Win－Loss）		BanditsBisonsDaredevilsScarlet KnightsVoyagersCombined *
Kyoto Pharmaceutical Scarlet Knights
(4-0)		○
13-0		○
6-0		○
34-0		○
22-7
Marketing and Distribution Sciences Voyagers
(3-1)		○
33-0		●
0-1		○
40-0		○
28-6
Otani Bandits
(3-2)		○
1-0		○
23-7		●
0-13		●
0-33		○
22-6
Tezukayama Bisons
(3-2)		●
0-1		○
7-0		●
0-6		○
1-0		○
14-3
Kyoto Advanced Sciences Daredevils
(1-4)		●
7-23		●
0-7		●
0-34		●
0-40		○
20-14
Combined Team *
(0-5)		●
6-22		●
3-14		●
14-20		●
7-22		●
6-28
[References: 2-6]


The Bandits – Scarlet Knights game was officially a 1-0 default win for Bandits. 0-13 was an uncounted challenge match

Combined Team *  Osaka University of Arts VipersKibi International University FortifiersOsaka University of Commerce SteelersOsaka University of Economics and Law Blue ThundersOkayama University of Science Gators
[References: 2]

Report

Ritsumeikan Panthers, the last Collegiate team to ever win the Rice Bowl (Japan’s Super Bowl) in 2009, won the Kansai Football Championship in 2019, one of the big two College Football Regions in Japan (the other being Kanto). They finished on 6-1, the same as Kwansei Gakuin Fighters, but won the tie-breaker having defeated them during the season. Kobe Ravens also reached the All-Japan Championship playoffs (in the West Japan side of the draw) with a 5-2 record, also the same as fourth placed Kansai Kaizers, but again had defeated them during the season. There were 4 divisions within Kansai Football in 2019 with Division 3 divided into two blocks and Division 4 into 3 Blocks making 7 Divisions/Blocks in Total.

Map of Kansai Region, Japan

References

Logo

[1] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) flag [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/button/flag.gif [Accessed 2 May 2021]

Websites

[2] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Schedule 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/schedule/schedule2019_atm.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[3] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 1 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div1.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[4] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 2 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div2.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[5] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 3 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div3.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[6] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 4 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div4.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

Online Translation Service

[7] Google Translate (2020) Japanese to English [Internet] Available from: https://translate.google.com/ [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Caoilfhionn Nic Fhearai, Keiko, Grant Farrell and John Gunning

About this document

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 4 May 2021

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Japan Collegiate American Football Association Koshien Bowl Divisions 2019

Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag)
Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag) [References: 1]

Koshien Bowl Playoffs (All-Japan Championship) 2019

DateTeam 1Team 2
North Japan BowlPine Bowl
03.11.2019Tohoku Hornets (Th1)34Hokkaido Big Green (Hkd1)9
West Japan 1st Round
10.11.2019Chukyo Eagles (Tk1)59Hiroshima Raccoons (Cs1)7
17.11.2019Fukui Prefectural (Hkr1)LSainan Gakuin Green Dolphins (Ky1)W
West Japan 2nd Round
16.11.2019Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (Ks2)47Seinan Gakuin Green Dolphins (Ky1)26
17.11.2019Chukyo Eagles (Tk1)17Kobe Ravens (Ks3)24
West Japan Semi-Finals
24.11.2019Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (Ks2)26Kobe Ravens (Ks3)6
West Japan Bowl
01.12.2019Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (Ks2)21Ritsumeikan Panthers (Ks1)10
Kanto v North JapanEast Japan Bowl
01.12.2019Waseda Big Bears (Kt1)41Tohoku Hornets (Th1)10
East v West FinalKoshien Bowl
15.12.2019Waseda Big Bears (Kt1)28Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (Ks2)38
[References: 2-19]

Region Standings Top Division 2019

Kansai Football Division 1PWLT
Ritsumeikan Panthers (C)7610
Kwansei Gakuin Fighters (P)7610
Kobe Ravens (P)7520
Kansai Kaisers7520
Kyoto Gangsters7340
Kindai Big Blue7151
Doshisha Wild Rover7151
Ryukoku Seahorse7070
Kanto KCFA Top 8
Waseda Big Bears (C)7700
Hosei Orange7520
Chuo Raccoons7430
Meiji Griffins7430
St. Pauls Rushers7340
Tokyo Warriors7250
Nippon Sport Science Triumphant Lion7160
Keio Unicorns6240
Hokkaido HCAFA Division 1
Hokkaido Big Green (C)5500
Hokkai Gakuen Golden Bears5410
Sapporo Gakuin Crimson Knights5221
Hokusai Gakuen Pirates5230
Obihiro Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine Cowboys5131
Sapporo Cubs5050
Tohoku Division 1
Tohoku University Hornets (C)4400
Iwata University Bisons4310
Akita University Augers4220
Tohoku Gakuin University Kayaks4130
Sendai University Silver Falcons4040
Kyushu KCAFA Division 1
Seinan Gakuin Green Dolphins (C)5500
Kurume Mean Fighters5410
Kyushu Palookas5230
Fukuoka Black Knights5230
Saga Tomcats5230
Ryukyu Stingrays5050
Tokei TKCAFA Division 1
Chukyo Eagles (C)5410
Meijo Golden Lions5410
Gifu Phantoms5320
Nagoya Grampus5320
Nagoya Institute of Technology SilverBacks5140
Shinshu Wildcats5050
Chushikoku CSCAA Division 1
Hiroshima Raccoons (C)3300
Shimane Warriors 3210
Ehime Bombers 3120
Kochi Marine Corps 3030
Hokuriku 2019PWLT
Fukui Prefectural Wilders (C)4400
Kanazawa Evergreen 4310
Fukui Silver Phoenix 4220
Toyama Fire Bulls 4130
Kanazawa Institute of Technology Eagles 4040
[References: 2-19]

Chushikoku Second Stage

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
2019Shimane Warriors9Ehime Bombers7
2019Hiroshima Raccoons10Kochi Marine Corps0
Relegation PlayoffEliminator
2019Ehime Bombers19Kochi Marine Corps18
Final
2019Hiroshima Raccoons7Shimane Warriors Hiroshima7

[References: 2]

Note: Hiroshima are Chushikoku Champions (Higher Ranked in Regular Season)

Report

Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters won the 2019 Koshien Bowl in Japan’s College Football with a 38-28 victory over Waseda Big Bears in the Final match. They had earlier finished runners-up in the Kansai Collegiate American Football Association with a loss to Ritsumeikan Panthers in the Regular season, but made no mistake in the Playoffs, knocking out first Kyushu Champions Seinan Gakuin Green Dolphins 47-26 in the West Japan 2nd Round, before defeating two big Kansai rivals (Kobe Ravens and revenge over Ritsumeikan Panthers) in the West Japan Semi-Finals and Final.

Waseda University Big Bears had defeated North Japan Pine Bowl Champions Tohoku University Hornets 41-10 in the East Japan Bowl (Kanto v North Japan). The North Japan Bowl between the Tohoku Champions (Tohoku Hornets) and Hokkaido Champions (Hokkaido Big Green) had been a blowout (34-9 to Tohoku) as had the West Japan 1st Round match between Chukyo Eagles (Tokai Champions) and Chushikoku Champions Hiroshima Raccoons who were defeated 7-59. Chukyo then lost to Kobe Ravens in the West Japan 2nd Round. Kansai, being the biggest Association, gets three representatives in the College Playoffs.

References

Logos

[1] Kanto Collegiate Football Association (2020) 201611221408_1 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/files/user/201611221408_1.jpg?v=1479791292  [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Websites

[2] Kanto Collegiate Football Association (2020) Postseason Games 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/playoff/?season=2019 [Accessed 22 October 2020]

[3] Tohoku Student American Football Association (2019) Pine Bowl 2019 result [Internet] Available from: http://www.tcaa.jp/pinebowl2019/PineBowl_result.html [Accessed 5 March 2019]

[4] Hokkaido American Football Association (2020) College 2019 [Internet] Available from:  http://hokkaido-afa.com/college2019.html [Accessed 22 October 2020]

[5] Tohoku Collegiate American Football Association (2019) Hoshitori [Internet] Available from: http://tcaa.jp/hoshitori.html [Accessed 10 May 2020]

[6] Tohoku Collegiate American Football Association (2020) Taikai [Internet] Available from: http://tcaa.jp/taikai.html [Accessed 10 May 2020]

[7] Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters (2021) Games [Season=2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.kgfighters.com/gameamefoot_list/?season=2019 [Accessed 2 May 2021]

[8] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart [Season = 2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/game/2019/hoshi2019.html [Accessed 2 May 2021]

[9] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Games 日程・結果 [Season = 2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/ [Accessed 2 May 2021]

[10] Hokuriku Collegiate American Football Association (2021) More [’19] [Internet] Available from: https://hokurikugakuseifoo.wixsite.com/mysite/19 [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[11] Kanto Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Games [2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/fieldreport/contents_type=78 [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[12] Kanto Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Games [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/result_team/?season=2019 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[13] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Schedule 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/schedule/schedule2019_atm.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[14] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 1 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div1.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[15] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 2 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div2.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[16] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 3 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div3.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[17] Kansai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart Div 4 2019 [Internet] Available from: http://www.kansai-football.jp/table/2019atm_div4.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[18] Chushikoku Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Archives: 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://cscaa.jp/archives/all_2019 [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[19] Kyushu Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Past Results:Details: 2019 [Star Chart] [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcafa.jp/info/2019a/table/index.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

Online Translation Service

[6] Google Translate (2020) Japanese to English [Internet] Available from: https://translate.google.com/ [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Caoilfhionn Nic Fhearai, Keiko, Grant Farrell and John Gunning

About this document

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 3 May 2021

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Japan American Football Association Rice Bowl (Social v Student Era) 1984-2020

Japan American Football Association Logo
Japan American Football Association Logo {References: 1]
BowlYearUniversity Team Social Team (X-League) 
371984Kyoto University Gangsters29Renown Lowverse28
381985Nihon University Phoenix53Renown Lowverse21
391986Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters42Renown Lowverse45
401987Kyoto University Gangsters35Renown Lowverse34
411988Kyoto University Gangsters42Renown Lowverse8
421989Nihon University Phoenix47Renown Lowverse7
431990Nihon University Phoenix42Silver Star14
441991Nihon University Phoenix35Matsushita Electric Works Pulse13
451992Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters6Onward Oaks28
461993Kyoto University Gangsters20Silver Star29
471994Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters23Silver Star28
481995Ritsumeikan University Panthers14Matsushita Electric Works Pulse16
491996Kyoto University Gangsters35Matsushita Electric Works Pulse21
501997Kyoto University Gangsters16Recruit Seagulls19
511998Hosei University Tomahawks0Kajima Deers39
521999Ritsumeikan University Panthers16Recruit Seagulls30
532000Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters17Asahi Beer Silver Star33
542001Hosei University Tomahawks13Asahi Beverage Challengers52
552002Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters30Asahi Beverage Challengers27
562003Ritsumeikan University Panthers36Seagulls13
572004Ritsumeikan University Panthers28Onward Skylarks16
582005Ritsumeikan University Panthers7Matsushita Electric Works Pulse26
592006Hosei University Tomahawks17Orbic Seagulls47
602007Hosei University Tomahawks29Onward Skylarks30
612008Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters38Matsushita Electric Works Pulse52
622009Ritsumeikan University Panthers17Panasonic Electric Works Impulse13
632010Kansai University Keizers16Kajima Deers19
642011Ritsumeikan University Panthers0Orbic Seagulls24
652012Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters28Orbic Seagulls38
662013Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters15Orbic Seagulls21
672014Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters16Orbic Seagulls34
682015Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters24Fujitsu Frontiers31
692016Ritsumeikan University Panthers19Panasonic Impulse22
702017Kaikyo Great Fighters13Fujitsu Frontiers30
712018Nihon University Phoenix9Fujitsu Frontiers37
722019Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters17Fujitsu Frontiers52
732020Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters 14 Fujitsu Frontiers 38
[References: 1-2]

Composite Table – University Teams (12 Wins)

 PWL
Kyoto University Gangsters642
Nihon University Phoenix541
Ritsumeikan University Panthers835
Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters13112
Hosei University Tomahawks404
Kanai University Keizers101
Reference: Compiled from [1][2]

Composite Table – Social Teams (24 Wins)

 PWL
Recruit Seagulls / Seagulls / Orbic Seagulls871
Matsushita Electric Works Pulse / Panasonic Electric Works Impulse / Panasonic Impulse743
Fujitsu Frontiers550
Silver Star / Asahi Beer Silver Star431
Kajima Deers220
Renown Lowverse615
Asahi Beverage Challengers211
Onward Skylarks211
Onward Oaks110
Reference: Compiled from [1][2]

Report

The Rice Bowl is the pinnacle of American Football in Japan, the first 36 editions were a University All-Star Game, between East and West with 24 wins for Kanto and 12 for Kansai [1].Beginning in 1984 it has was played between the winners of the University Championship and the winners of the X-Bowl (Social Championship). [1] During the Social v University Era it always took place on the 3rd of January. [2-3]

Recruit / Orbic Seagulls were the most succesful team in the Social v University Era, winning 7 Rice Bowls, and Fujitsu Frontiers second with 5 victories, and Matsushita Electric Works / Panasonic & winning four each. The most successful University sides have been Kyoto University Gangsters & Nihon University Phoenix with four apeice. The most finals appearances belongs to Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters with 13 appearances in total, although with only one victory, including 6 losses in the last 9 years. [2-3]

With Ritsumeikan University Panthers the last University team to win in 2009, and the risk to students, who are younger and less experienced than the X-League teams, all of whom would boast American Professional imports at star positions, the Rice Bowl became from 2021 onwards an X-League only Final. [2-3]

References

Logos

[1] Japan American Football Association (2021) jafa_banner [Internet] Available from: https://ricebowl.americanfootball.jp/wp-content/themes/theme1424/images/jafa_banner.png [Accessed 3 May 2021]

Websites

[2] Japan American Football Association (2021) Past Records [Internet] Available from: http://ricebowl.americanfootball.jp/record.html [Accessed 21 February 2019][Last Accessed 3 May 2021]

[3] X-League (2019) 2018 X League Championship [Internet] Available from: http://www.xleague.com/english/schedule.php [Accessed 21 February 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Liam Delaney, Caoilfhionn Nic Fhearai & Keiko, Grant Farrell and John Gunning.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 3 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2019-21

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Kanto Collegiate American Football Association 2019

Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag)
Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag) [References: 1]

KCFA Standings 2019

KCFA 2019PWLT
KCFA Top 8
Waseda Big Bears7700
Hosei Orange7520
Chuo Raccoons7430
Meiji Griffins7430
St. Pauls Rushers7340
Tokyo Warriors7250
Nippon Sport Science Triumphant Lion7160
Keio Unicorns6240
KCFA Big 8
Nihon Phoenix7700
J. F. Oberlin Three Nails Crowns7520
Yokohama National Mastiffs7520
Kanagawa Atoms7430
Tokai Tritons7340
Komazawa Blue Tide7250
Aoyama Gakuin Lightning7160
Kokushikan Rhinoceros7160
Division 2 Block A
Seikei Zelkovas7610
Sophia Golden Eagles7610
Tokyo Gakugei Snails7610
Gakushuin Generals7430
Teikyo Gladiator7340
Tokyo Agriculture Aggies7160
Chiba Poseidon 7160
Kanto Gakuin Hurrricanes7160
Division 2 Block B
Senshu Green Machine7700
Meiji Gakuin Saints7610
Tokyo Institute of Technology Buffaloes7520
Seijio Orange Beams7340
Hitotsubashi Crimson7340
Toyo Vikings7340
Takushoku Rattlesnakes7160
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Phantoms7070
KCFA Division 3 Block A
Daito Bunka Wild Boars5410
Soka Blue Lions5410
Shibaura Institute of Technology Fighting Engineers 5410
Tamagawa Stallion5230
Niigata Tigers5140
Utsunomiya Bullfighters*5050
KCFA Division 3 Block B
University of Tsukuba5500
Ryutsu Kaisai University5410
Saitama University5320
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology5230
Asia University5140
Ibaraki University5050
[References: 2]

Top 8 Star Chart

Top 8 University
（Win－Loss）		Big BearsGriffinsOrangeRushersUnicornsRaccoonsTriumphant LionWarriors
Waseda Big Bears (7-0) ○ 27-14○ 35-28○ 44-20○ 1-0○ 31-7○ 28-0○ 23-10
Hosei Orange (5-2)● 28-35● 7-10 ○ 17-14○ 30-20○ 16-13○ 26-9○ 24-21
Chuo Raccoons (4-3)● 7-31○ 10-8● 13-16● 7-17○ 1-0 ○ 43-12○ 27-10
Meiji Griffins (4-3)● 14-27 〇 10-7○ 17-13● 10-20● 8-10○ 41-7○ 28-10
St. Pauls Rushers (3-4)● 20-44● 13-17● 14-17 ● 8-23○ 17-7○ 24-7○ 21-14
Tokyo Warriors (2-5)● 10-23● 10-28● 21-24● 14-21○ 1-0● 10-27○ 16-3
Nippon Sport Science Triumphant Lion (1-6)● 0-28● 7-41● 9-26● 7-24○ 1-0● 12-43 ● 3-16
Keio Unicorns (2-4)● 0-1○ 20-10● 20-30○ 23-8 ● 0-1● 0-1● 0-1

[References: 11]

Promotion-RelegationTop 8 (7th) – Nippon Sport ScienceTriumphant Lion ● 6-16 ○ J. F. Oberlin Three Nails Crowns – Big 8 (2nd)

Big 8 Star Chart

Big 8 University
（Win－Loss）		PhoenixThree Nails CrownsMastiffsTritonsRhinocerosBlue TideAtomsLightning
Nihon Phoenix (7-0) ○ 48-27○ 41-3○ 49-13○ 35-10○ 48-10○ 31-7○ 89-0
J. F. Oberlin Three Nails Crowns (5-2)● 27-48 ○ 38-20○ 42-7○ 31-7○ 27-20● 14-21○ 26-0
Yokohama National　Mastiffs (5-2)● 3-41● 20-38 ○ 27-26○ 21-13○ 45-19○ 35-33○ 31-7
Kanagawa Atoms (4-3)● 7-31○ 21-14● 33-35○ 27-13○ 17-17 (6-0)● 28-35 ○ 29-3
Tokai Tritons (4-3)● 13-49● 7-42● 26-27 ○ 20-０○ 30-16● 13-27○ 14-9
Komazawa Blue Tide (2-4)● 10-48● 20-27● 19-45● 16-30● 14-14 (0-3)○ 35-28○ 30-0
Aoyama Gakuin Lightning (1-6)● 0-89● 0-26● 7-31● 9-14○ 18-17● 0-30● 3-29 
Kokushikan Rhinoceros (1-6)● 10-35● 7-31● 13-21● 0-20 ○ 14-14 (3-0)● 17-17 (0-6)● 17-18

[References: 11]

Playoffs

Promotion-RelegationBig 8 (8th) – Kokushikan Rhinoceros ○ 7-3 ● Senshu Green Machine – Div. 2B (1st)
Promotion-RelegationBig 8 (6th) – Komazawa Blue Tide ○ 38-16 ● Sophia Golden Eagles – Div. 2A (2nd)
Promotion-RelegationBig 8 (5th) – Tokai Tritons ● 0-6 ○ Meiji Gakuin Saints – Div. 2B (2nd)
Promotion-RelegationBig 8 (7th) – Aoyama Gakuin Lightning ○ 16-14 ● Seikei Zelkovas – Div. 2A (1st)

[References: 11]

Division 2 Block A Star Chart

Div. 2 A Block University
（Win－Loss）		SnailsZelkovasGolden EaglesHurricanesGladiatorAggiesPoseidonGenerals
Seikei Zelkovas (6-1)○ 35-0 ● 23-35○ 24-7○ 13-6○ 12-9○ 38-6○ 31-21
Sophia Golden Eagles (6-1)● 10-13○ 35-23 ○ 59-7○ 31-0○ 48-13○ 40-0○ 45-25
Tokyo Gakugei Snails (6-1) ● 0-35○ 13-10○ 34-0○ 31-7○ 35-23○ 42-0○ 35-27
Gakushuin Generals (4-3)● 27-35● 21-31● 25-45○ 27-16○ 10-3○ 51-7○ 43-7 
Teikyo Gladiator (3-4)● 7-31● 6-13● 0-31○ 12-0 ○ 28-3○ 39-0● 3-10
Tokyo Agriculture Aggies (1-6)● 23-35● 9-12● 13-48○ 21-7● 3-28● 6-14● 7-51
Chiba Poseidon (1-6)● 0-42● 6-38● 0-40● 0-10● 0-39○ 14-6 ● 7-43
Kanto Gakuin Hurricanes (1-6)● 0-34● 7-24● 7-59 ● 0-12● 7-21○ 10-0● 16-27

[References: 11]

Division 2 Block B Star Chart

Div. 2 B Block University
（Win－Loss）		Green MachineSaintsBuffaloesRattlesnakesVikingsOrange BeamsCrimsonPhantoms
Senshu Green Machine (7-0) ○ 14-10○ 14-7○ 27-2○ 51-10○ 58-14○ 21-13○ 58-7
Meiji Gakuin Saints (6-1)● 10-14 ○ 35-24○ 54-0○ 34-0○ 33-17○ 16-9○ 45-7
Tokyo Institute of Technology Buffaloes (5-2)● 7-14● 24-35 ○ 41-14○ 36-29○ 29-26○ 27-7○ 51-14
Seijo Orange Beams (3-4)● 14-58● 17-33● 26-29○ 16-7● 21-26 ○ 21-7○ 35-21
Hitotsubashi Crimson (3-4)13●219●167●2723○723○67●21 ○ 23-0
Toyo Vikings (3-4)● 10-51● 0-34● 29-36○ 15-8―○ 26-21● 6-23○ 27-9
Takushoku Rattlesnakes (1-6)● 2-27● 0-54● 14-41 ● 8-15● 7-16● 7-23○ 20-7
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Phantoms (0-7)● 7-58● 7-45● 14-51● 7-20● 9-27● 21-35● 0-23 
[References: 2]

[References: 11]

Playoffs

Promotion-RelegationDiv.2 B (8th) – Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Phantoms ● 8- 52 ○ Tsukuba Excaliburs – Div. 3B (1st)
Promotion-RelegationDiv.2 A (7th) – Chiba Poseidon ● 17- 26 ○ National Defense Academy Cadets – Div. 3C (1st)
Promotion-RelegationDiv.2 B (7th) – Takushoku Rattlesnakes ○ 24-24 (Tiebreak (6-0) ● Daito Bunka Wild Boars – Div. 3A (1st)
Promotion-RelegationDiv.2 A (8th) – Kanto Gakuin Hurricanes ○ 7-7 (Tiebreak (13-7) ● International Christian University Apostles – Div. 3D (1st)

[References: 11]

Division 3 Block A Star Chart

Div. 3 Block A University
（Win－Loss）		Fighting EngineersWild BoarsBlue LionsTigersBullfightersStallion
Daito Bunka Wild Boars● 9-21○ 14-0○ 44-10○ 1-0○ 3-0
Soka Blue Lions○ 21-6● 0-14○ 31-7○ 1-0○ 6-0
Shibaura Institute of Technology Fighting Engineers○ 21-9● 6-21○ 35-21○ 1-0○ 10-7
Tamagawa Stallion⚫︎ 7-10● 0-3● 0-6○ 2-0○ 1-0
Niigata Tigers● 21-35● 10-44● 7-31○ 1-0● 0-2
Utsunomiya Bullfighters*● 0-1● 0-1● 0-1● 0-1● 0-1

[References: 11]

Utsunomiya Bullfighters* withdrew due to a lack of players. Team (in existence since 1974) folded at the end of the season.

Division 3 Block B Star Chart

Division 3 Block BTSUSAI3456
University of Tsukuba30-041-1329-1574-034-7
Saitama University0-3024-2728-1481-721-14
Ryutsu Kaisai University13-4127-2437-1046-335-6
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology15-2914-2810-3721-735-14
Ibaraki University0-747-813-467-217-33
Asia University7-3414-216-3514-3533-7
[References: 2]

Report

Waseda Big Bears won the Kanto Collegiate American Football Association Top 8 Championship in Japan in 2019 with a perfect 7-0 record, and progressed to the East Japan Bowl Game versus the North Japan Bowl (Pine Bowl) winners. There were six Divisions in Kanto (KCFA) in 2019, Top 8 and Big 8 being the top two divisions, and below them Divisions 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B.

Map of Kanto Region, Japan

References

Logo

[1] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) flag [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/button/flag.gif [Accessed 2 May 2021]

Websites

[2] Kanto Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Games [2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/fieldreport/contents_type=78 [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[3] Kanto Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Games [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcfa.jp/result_team/?season=2019 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

Online Translation Service

[6] Google Translate (2020) Japanese to English [Internet] Available from: https://translate.google.com/ [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Caoilfhionn Nic Fhearai, Keiko, Grant Farrell and John Gunning

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy and John Gunning for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 3 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Kyushu Collegiate American Football Association 2019

Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag)
Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo (Flag) [References: 1]

KCAFA Standings

KCAFA 2019PWLT
KCAFA Division 1
Seinan Gakuin Green Dolphins (C)5500
Kurume Mean Fighters5410
Kyushu Palookas5230
Fukuoka Black Knights5230
Saga Tomcats5230
Ryukyu Stingrays5050
KCAFA Division 2A
Teacher Education Fukuoka Lions2200
Kagoshima Bonito2110
Nagasaki Prefectural Marines2020
KCAFA Division 2B
Kyushu Institute of Technology Wild Geese3300
Kumamoto Outlaws3210
Miyazaki Bacchus3120
Kyushu Sangyo Red Freebirds3030
[References: 2]

Division 1 Star Chart

Div. 1 University
（Win－Loss）		Green DolphinsPalookasBlack KnightsMean FightersStingraysTomcats
Seinan Gakuin Green Dolphins
(5-0)		 ○ 14-6○ 14-6○ 35-10○ 31-7○ 34-7
Kurume Mean Fighters
(4-1)		● 10-35○ 20-7○ 17-5 ○ 23-10○ 21-13
Kyushu Palookas
(2-3)		● 6-14 ● 13-23● 7-20○ 35-15○ 34-17
Fukuoka Black Knights
(2-3)		● 6-14○ 23-13● 5-17○ 24-21● 14-24
Saga Tomcats
(2-3)		● 7-34● 17-34○ 24-14● 13-21○ 26-16
Ryukyu Stingrays
(0-5)		● 7-31● 15-35● 21-24● 10-23● 16-26
[References: 2]

Division 2A Star Chart

Div. 2 A University
（Win－Loss）		LionsBonitoMarines
Teacher Education Fukuoka Lions
(2-0)		 ○ 20-7○ 62-0
Kagoshima Bonito
(1-1)		● 7-20 ○ 23-9
Nagasaki Prefectural Marines
(0-2)		● 0-62● 9-23 
[References: 2]

Division 2B Star Chart

Div. 2 B University
（Win－Loss）		Wild GeeseBacchusOutlawsRed Freebirds
Kyushu Institute of Technology Wild Geese
(3-0)		 ○ 5-2○ 35-6○ 34-6
Kumamoto Outlaws
(2-1)		● 6-35○ 21-20 ○ 9-0
Miyazaki Bacchus
(1-2)		● 2-5 ● 20-21○ 23-0
Kyushu Sangyo Red Freebirds
(0-3)		● 6-34● 0-23● 0-9
[References: 2]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Promotion/RelegationDivision 1-2A
2019Ryukyu Stingrays7Teacher Education Fukuoka Lions13
Promotion/RelegationDivision 1-2B
2019Saga Tomcats20Kyushu IT Wild Geese7
Division 2 Ranking3rd Place
2019Nagasaki Prefectural Marines0Miyazaki Bacchus20
Division 2 Ranking2nd Place
2019Kagoshima Bonito7Kumamoto Outlaws26
Division 2 Ranking1st Place
2019Teacher Education Fukuoka Lions28Kyushu Institute of Technology Wild Geese7
[References: 2]

Report

Sainan Gakuin Green Dolphins won the Kyushu Collegiate American Football Association (KCAFA) title with a perfect 5-0 record, which enabled them to progress to the West Japan Playoffs of the Japan Collegiate American Football Association. Kyushu Institute of Technology Wild Geese won Division 2B but lost the Division 2 1st Place Playoff to Division 2A Champions Teacher Education Fukuoka Lions 28-7. Kyushu is the biggest island in the South West of Japanese Archipelago and one of the four big islands in Japan.

Wild Geese is the name given also in Ireland to Irish Patriots who fled Ireland at the time of the Plantations by England in Ireland and the Treaty of Limerick in order to seek help from Continental Europe and the Pope in Rome. The Wild Geese remained in exile and the name Wild Geese can still refer to Irish people living abroad.

Map of Kyushu Region, Japan

References

Logo

[1] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) flag [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/button/flag.gif [Accessed 2 May 2021]

Websites

[2] Kyushu Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Past Results:Details: 2019 [Star Chart] [Internet] Available from: http://www.kcafa.jp/info/2019a/table/index.html [Accessed 3 May 2021]

[3] The Wild Geese Irish Heritage (2021) History [Internet] Available from: https://thewildgeese.irish/page/the-wild-geese-history [Accessed 3 May 2021]

Online Translation Service

[4] Google Translate (2020) Japanese to English [Internet] Available from: https://translate.google.com/ [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Caoilfhionn Nic Fhearai, Keiko, Grant Farrell and John Gunning

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy and John Gunning for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 3 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Tokai Collegiate American Football Association 2019

Japan Collegiate American Football Association Logo [References: 1]

Final Standings

TKCAFA 2019PWLT
TKCAFA Division 1
Chukyo Eagles5410
Meijo Golden Lions5410
Gifu Phantoms5320
Nagoya Grampus5320
Nagoya Institute of Technology SilverBacks5140
Shinshu Wildcats5050
TKCAFA Division 2A
Aichi Hercules 4400
Nanzan Crusaders4310
Aichi Gakuin Bison4130
Nagoya Commerce and Business WildFox4130
Nihon Fukushi Wings4130
TKCAFA Division 2B
Mie SeaSerpents4400
Nagoya Gakuin Torpedoes4310
Shizuoka Cavaliers4220
Yokkaichi Wild Drunkers4130
Tokai Marine Science Poseidons4040
[References: 2-3]

Tohoku Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Promotion/RelegationDivision 1-2A
Shinshu Wildcats10 Aichi Hercules7
Nagoya IT SilverBacks15Nanzan Crusaders3
Promotion/RelegationDivision 2A-2B
Nihon Fukushi Wings25Mie SeaSerpents30
Nagoya C&B WildFox21Nagoya Gakuin Torpedoes7
[References: 2-3]

Division 1 Star Chart

Div. 1 University
（Win－Loss）		EaglesGolden LionsPhantomsGrampusSilverBacksWildcats
Chukyo Eagles
（4-1）		 ○
32-12		○
44-6		●
24-29		○
32-7		○
47-0
Meijo Golden Lions
（4-1）		●
12-32		 ○
35-7		○
6-3		○
24-0		○
40-15
Gifu Phantoms
（3-2）		●
6-44		●
7-35		 ○
27-9		○
13-6		○
21-0
Nagoya Grampus
（3-2)		○
29-24		●
3-6		●
9-27		○
26-15		○
23-3
Nagoya Institute of Technology SilverBacks
（1-4）		●
7-32		●
0-24		●
6-13		●
15-26		○
22-0
Shinshu Wildcats
（0-5）		●
0-47		●
15-40		●
0-21		●
3-23		●
0-22
[References: 2-3]

Division 2A Star Chart

Div. 2 A University
（Win－Loss）		HerculesCrusadersBisonsWildFoxWings
Aichi Hercules
（4-0）		 ○
35-21		○
31-21		○
49-17		○
39-0
Nanzan Crusaders
（3-1）		●
21-35		 ○
44-14		○
33-6		○
29-0
Aichi Gakuin Bison
（1-3）		●
21-31		●
14-44		 ●
13-15		○
38-0
Nagoya Commerce and Business WildFox （1-3）●
17-49		●
6-33		○
15-13		●
14-21
Nihon Fukushi Wings
（1-3）		●
0-39		●
0-29		●
0-38		○
21-14
[References: 2-3]

Division 2B Star Chart

Div. 2 B University
（Win－Loss）		SeaSerpentsTorpedoesCavaliersWild DrunkersPoseidons
Mie SeaSerpents
（4-0）		 ○
42-0		○
41-0		○
24-6		○
1-0
Nagoya Gakuin Torpedoes
（3-1）		●
0-42		 ○
16-14		○
20-13		○
1-0
Shizuoka Cavaliers
（2-2）		●
0-41		●
14-16		 ○
14-8		○
1-0
Yokkaichi Wild Drunkers
（1-3）		●
6-24		●
13-20		●
8-14		○
1-0
Tokai Marine Science Poseidons
（0-4）		●
0-1		●
0-1		●
0-1		●
0-1
[References: 2-3]

[References: 8-9]

Report

Chukyo Eagles won the Tokai Collegiate American Football Association Championship in Japan in 2019 on a tie-breaker against Meiji Silver Lions having defeated them 32-12 during the season after both teams finished 4-1. The Eagles went on to represent Tokai in the West Japan Playoffs.

Map of Tokai, Japan

References

Logo

[1] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) flag [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/button/flag.gif [Accessed 2 May 2021]

Websites

[2] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Star Chart [Season = 2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/game/2019/hoshi2019.html [Accessed 2 May 2021]

[3] Tokai Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Games 日程・結果 [Season = 2019] [Internet] Available from: http://www.tkcafa.jp/ [Accessed 2 May 2021]

Online Translation Service

[6] Google Translate (2020) Japanese to English [Internet] Available from: https://translate.google.com/ [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Caoilfhionn Nic Fhearai, Keiko, Grant Farrell and John Gunning

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy and John Gunning for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 3 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

Chushikoku Collegiate American Football Association 2019

Final Standings

Chushikoku 2019PWLT
CSCAA Division 1
Hiroshima Raccoons3300
Shimane Warriors 3210
Ehime Bombers 3120
Kochi Marine Corps 3030
CSCAA Division 2
Yamaguchi Gamblers 3300
Tokyo University of Science Yamaguchi Ball Pythons 3210
Matsuyama Blue Arrows 3120
Prefectural University of Hiroshima Knights 3030

Division 1 Star Chart

Div. 1 University
（Win－Loss）		Marine CorpsBombersRaccoonsWarriors
Hiroshima Raccoons (3-0)○
14-7		○
28-21		 ○
27-0
Shimane Warriors (2-1)○
26-13		○
27-7		●
0-27		 
Ehime Bombers (1-2)○
27-20		 ●
21-28		●
7-27
Kochi Marine Corps (0-3)● 20-27●
7-14		● 13-26

[References: 18]

Second Stage

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
2019 Shimane Warriors 9 Ehime Bombers 7
2019 Hiroshima Raccoons 10 Kochi Marine Corps 0
Relegation PlayoffEliminator
2019 Ehime Bombers 19 Kochi Marine Corps 18
Final
2019 Hiroshima Raccoons 7 Shimane Warriors Hiroshima 7
[References: 2]

Note: Hiroshima Champions (Higher Ranked in Regular Season)

Division 2 Star Chart

Div. 2 University
（Win－Loss）		GamblersBall PythonsArrowsKnights
Yamaguchi Gamblers (2-0) ○
30-6		○
1-0		–
Tokyo University of Science Yamaguchi Ball Pythons (2-1)●
6-30		 ○
1-0		–
Matsuyama Blue Arrows (1-2)●
0-1		●
0-1		 –
Prefectural University of Hiroshima Knights (0-3)––– 
[References: 2]

Chushikoku Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Promotion/Relegation
2019 Kochi Marine Corps 31 Yamaguchi Gamblers 7
[References: 2]

Report

Hiroshima Raccoons were Champions of the Chushikoku (CSCAA) Collegiate American Football Association in Japan in 2019, after going 3-0 during the Regular Season and then winning their Chushikoku Semi-Final and tying their Final with Shimane Warriors Hiroshima. Raccoons were declared Champions on better Season Record and went forward to the West Japan Playoffs. Yamaguchi Gamblers won Division 2.

References

Logos

Websites

[2] Chushikoku Collegiate American Football Association (2021) Archives: 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://cscaa.jp/archives/all_2019 [Accessed 3 May 2021]

Online Translation Service

[6] Google Translate (2020) Japanese to English [Internet] Available from: https://translate.google.com/ [Accessed 22 October 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Caoilfhionn Nic Fhearai, Keiko, Grant Farrell and John Gunning

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy and John Gunning for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 3 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.