[Sports] Fired up! A roundup of rugby fight songs
Rugby, a sport that’s been growing more and more popular in recent years!
Japan’s performance at the World Cup drew attention from around the world, didn’t it?
I’m sure many people “got hooked on rugby” because of that.
The intense clashes that unfold around a single ball are incredibly powerful!
In this article, we’ve put together a list of popular rugby cheers and anthems.
We’ll be introducing a wide range, from tournament theme songs to classic J-pop hype tracks.
Be sure to read to the end!
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[Sports] Fired up! Rugby Cheering Songs Roundup (11–20)
In a Sunlit Spotyuzu
This is a song by Yuzu, a male duo known for the beauty of their choral work.
It’s included on their third album, Tobira, released in 2000.
The refreshing tone and lyrics that recount memories gently sink into the heart.
It was selected as the image song for the National High School Rugby Tournament.
Elliptical Cherry BlossomAtsuko Watase
This is a song written by Atsuko Watase, a singer-songwriter from Fukushima Prefecture, as a rugby support anthem.
It was created with reference to stories from people actually involved in rugby.
The straightforward lyrics are truly moving.
It was released as a single in 2008.
Infinite trySakamoto Shogo
Singer-songwriter Shogo Sakamoto created “Mugen no Try” as the theme song for the anime Try Knights, which portrays students dedicated to rugby.
This work is a rock song centered on the guitar, expressing the protagonists’ mindset as they throw themselves into rugby with a positive spirit.
It has the classic feel of an anime theme.
Whether you’ve watched the anime or not, you should be able to enjoy it by relating it to real-world rugby.
Island SongTHE BOOM
This song is characterized by deep lyrics set against the backdrop of Okinawa’s scenery, culture, and the tragedies of war.
It was released by THE BOOM in 1992.
While depicting Okinawa’s natural beauty—such as the deigo flowers and the sugarcane groves—it also symbolically portrays the sorrow of wartime.
The gentle melody, which seems to tenderly embrace the lingering wounds of war in the hearts of the Okinawan people, is especially memorable.
It has also become popular as a cheer song at the Rugby World Cup.
Creating a dreamlike atmosphere that unites the entire stadium, this work resonates with viewers and listeners alike, offering strength—an outstanding anthem of support.
Scarred ChampionMISIA & Rockon Social Club
The 2023 NHK Rugby theme song, “Kizudarake no Oja” (“The Wounded Champion”), is a collaboration between singer MISIA and the rock band Rockon Social Club.
Both are known for their powerful vocals, and their combination delivers an intensity unlike anything before.
The shouted vocals in the latter half are especially overwhelming.
The lyrics also carry a message that encourages players in tough situations, which is another highlight.
Begin with a flutterMatsuda Hiroyuki
This is a song by Hiroyuki Matsuda, a singer from Nagasaki Prefecture known for “Your Wonderful HALLELUJAH.” It was released in 1993 as his fifth single.
With soaring vocals that give you strength to keep going, it’s an uplifting anthem.
It was the theme song for the 73rd National High School Rugby Football Tournament.
[Sports] Fired up! A collection of rugby fight songs (21–30)
Go ForwardTanaka Misato
This song carries a powerful message: no matter what happens, keep running toward your goal! It was created by singer Misato Tanaka and Hiroyuki Kubo, the drummer of the rock band THE Inazuma Sentai.
It was born as part of the “Tackle Project,” an initiative to boost enthusiasm for rugby.