Tomoki Kitagawa (北川智規, Kitagawa tomoki, born 25 July 1983) is a former Japanese rugby union player who played as a wing. He spent his whole career playing for Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan's domestic Top League, playing over 80 times.[1] He was named as a replacement in the Japan squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, making 1 appearances in the tournament.[2] He made a further 2 appearances for Japan in his career, scoring two tries.[3]

Tomoki Kitagawa
Full nameTomoki Kitagawa
Date of birth (1983-07-25) 25 July 1983 (age 41)
Place of birthJapan
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight80 kg (12 st 8 lb; 180 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2017 Panasonic Wild Knights 88 (250)
Correct as of 6 May 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006–2007 Japan 3 (10)
Correct as of 6 May 2021

References

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  1. ^ "Tomoki Kitagawa". ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Kitagawa replaces Ohata". Rugbyrugby.com. 28 August 2007. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 28 August 2007.
  3. ^ "Kitagawa bags 100th Top League try in Panasonic win". The Japan Times. 4 December 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
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