45th Japan National University Championship

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

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