All-Japan University Rugby Championship

The All-Japan University Rugby Football Championships (全国大学ラグビーフットボール選手権大会 – Zenkoku Daigaku Ragubi- Futtobo-ru Senshuken Taikai) have been held annually since 1964 to determine the top university rugby team.

In 1964 only 4 teams competed. From 1965 to 1992 there were 8 teams and finally expanding to 16 teams from 1993 onwards.

Qualifying
1964


 * Kanto Taiko League – Top 2 teams
 * Kansai League – Top 2 teams

1965–1992


 * Kanto Taiko League and Kanto League – Top 4 teams
 * Kansai League – Top 2 teams
 * Kyushuu League – Winner

Then there is a 3rd place in the Kansai League which is decided in a playoff between the 3rd place Kansai League team and the top Tokai League team.

1993–present


 * Kanto Taiko League – Top 4 finishers
 * Kanto League – Top 5 finishers
 * Kansai League – Top 4 finishers
 * Kyushuu League – Winner

Then there is a 5th place in the Kanto Taiko League and the Kansai League which is decided in playoffs of the 5th placed team in the league and winners of other regional university leagues.

Finalists
In 1968 (Keio vs Waseda), 1985  (Keio vs Meiji) and 1988  (Daito Bunka University vs Meiji) the finals ended in a draw and the title was shared.