[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 (31–40)
Zennryoku Shonen produced by Tamio OkudaSukima Suichi
It’s one of the signature songs by the music duo Sukima Switch.
Released in 2005 as their fifth single, it was later reissued in 2016 in a rearranged version by singer-songwriter Tamio Okuda.
It served as the theme song for the 96th All Japan High School Rugby Football Tournament.
Get fired upNihonjin
This is a song by the entertainment group Nihonjin.
It was included on their 2015 album “Nihonjin no Uta ~Gohan~.” The lyrics express a determination to give everything in pursuit of one’s goals.
It was chosen as the theme song for the National High School Rugby tournament.
Dream’in LoveKomatsu Miho
The refreshing tone is striking.
This is a song by Miho Komatsu, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture.
It’s included on her first album, “Nazo,” released in 1997.
Her uplifting vocals are wonderful.
It was the theme song for the 77th National High School Rugby Championship.
Give Me UpBaBe
The song by Italian Eurobeat musician Michael Fortunati was covered by the female duo BaBe.
It was released as their debut single in 1987.
The lyrics describe the excitement of seeing the person they like playing rugby.
Gather voiceskarunabakeshon
This song features an impressive funky sound.
The entertainment band Carnavacation released it as a single in 2017.
With its bright vocals, it’s an uplifting cheer song.
It was selected as the ending theme for the 2017 Japan Rugby Top League.
[Sports] Fired up! A collection of rugby fight songs (41–50)
This passion is a diamondUtoku Keiko
This is a song by Keiko Utoku, a singer-songwriter who is also active as a radio DJ and model.
It was included on her 1996 album “Koori” (Ice).
Her bright, clear vocals are uplifting.
It was the theme song for the 76th National High School Rugby Tournament.
It’s a self-cover of a song she originally provided to Asaka Seto.
TEPPEN!Wakabayashi Miki
The expansive vocals lift your spirits.
This is a song by Miki Wakabayashi, a musician from Nara Prefecture.
It was released as a single in 2017.
The lyrics speak to the importance of aiming for the top.
It was written as a support song for rugby.