[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! A collection of rugby fight songs (21–30)
Hero HOLDING OUT FOR A HEROAsakura Miki
When you think of rugby, this song comes to mind.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “School Wars,” which is about rugby, and became a huge hit.
It’s sung by Miki Asakura, a singer from Osaka Prefecture.
It was released in 1984 as her 11th single.
It’s a classic that fires you up every time you hear it.
Song of LoveFUNKIST
This is a song by FUNKIST, a three-piece band formed in 2001.
It’s included on their second album, FUNKIST CUP, released in 2010.
The straightforward lyrics really strike a chord.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Hitori Janai,” which centers on wheelchair rugby.
Take me the topONE OK ROCK
It’s a heavy, loud guitar rock track.
It’s included on the seventh album by the rock band ONE OK ROCK, which is especially popular among younger generations, released in 2015 and titled “35xxxv.” It was chosen as the broadcast theme song for NHK’s Rugby World Cup 2015 coverage.
majestic and dignifiedyuzu
This is a song by Yuzu, a folk duo formed in 1996.
It was released in 2003 as a support song for Japan Rugby.
The relaxed tempo is striking, evoking an image of blue skies spreading overhead.
No-sideMatsutōya Yumi
When you hear “rugby fight song,” this is probably the track that comes to mind for many people.
It’s the title song of singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya’s 16th album, NO SIDE, released in 1984.
The lyrics capture the emotions after a rugby match.
Her warm vocals are truly moving.
It’s also well known for having been covered by numerous artists.
Not Too LateInaba Hiroshi
This is a solo song by Koshi Inaba, the vocalist of the rock duo B’z.
It’s included on his debut single “Tōku Made,” released in 1998.
His energetic vocals are really cool.
It was the theme song for the 78th National High School Rugby Football Tournament.
CompassSound Schedule
It’s a song about the determination to live each day with strength.
It’s a track by Sound Schedule, a three-piece band formed in 1999.
It was included on the single “Answer,” released in 2005.
The sense of speed is really cool.
It was the theme song for the 84th National High School Rugby Football Tournament.