Long Interview: Ben Smith + Aaron Cruden

There are great expections in Kobe of new signings Ben Smith and Aaron Cruden, who joined the team on October 29th. A press conference was held on November 4th, where the pair greeted the large number of media representatives in Japanese. We asked both players, who are former All Blacks and have been part of RWC

Head coach Dave Dillon and co-captain, Shohei Maekawa look back on the Covid-19 shortened 2020 season, and look ahead to 2021.

Head coach Dave Dillon and co-captain, Shohei Maekawa look back on the Covid-19 shortened 2020 season and look ahead to 2021.

Farewell Interviews Part 4: Dan Carter and Andy Ellis

English version of farewell interviews from the official website.

Farewell Interviews Part 3: Nicholas Ealey and Raiko Katsuki

English version of farewell interviews from the official website.

Farewell Interviews Part 2: Matt Vant Leven and Tonisio Vaihu

English version of farewell interviews from the official website.

Farewell Interview Part 1: Ryuta Yasui and Kosuke Nishibayashi

Translated interviews with departing players.

Translation: Round 4 Post-Game Comments

Brodi McCurran, Taumua Naeata, Charlie Lawrence, and Takara Imamura speak after 97-0 win over NTT Docomo. Brodi McCurran “I’d always been preparing well so I was ready and excited for this chance. I had been focusing on strong defense and handling, but we were attacking for so much of today’s game that my defense wasn’t

Head coach, Dave Dillon talks Top League 2020

Rough translation of an interview in December 2019 with Kobelco Steelers head coach, Dave Dillon

Co Captains Maekawa and Ellis talk Top League 2020

Rough translation of an interview with Kobelco’s co-captains from December, 2019.