The 45th Japan National University Rugby Championship (2008/2009). Eventually won by Waseda beating Teikyo 20 - 10.

Qualifying Teams Kanto League A (Taiko) Teikyo University, Waseda, Nippon Sport Science University, Keio University, University of Tsukuba

Kanto League B Tokai University, Hosei University, Kanto Gakuin University, Nihon University, Ryutsu Keizai University

Kansai League Kwansei Gakuin, Doshisha University, Tenri, Ritsumeikan, Setsunan University

Kyushu League Fukuoka

Knockout stage

Final

Universities Competing Tokai University Nihon University Doshisha University Ryutsu Keizai University Kanto Gakuin University Setsunan University Nippon Sport Science University Teikyo University Doshisha University Hosei University Kanto Gakuin University Meiji University University of Tsukuba Waseda University Rugby Football Club

External links The 45th Japan University Rugby Championship - JRFU Official Page (Japanese) The 45th Japan University Rugby Championship Final - JRFU Official Page (Japanese) Rugby union in Japan