Sachiko Kato

Sachiko Kato is a Japanese rugby union player. She plays Prop for Japan internationally and for Exeter Chiefs in the Premier 15s. She competed at the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Rugby career
Kato made her international debut for Japan against Hong Kong when she was 17 years old. In 2021, She was named in Japan's squad for their European tour. She featured in all three test matches against Wales, Scotland and Ireland. She scored a try in their 36–12 loss to Scotland.

Kato was named in the Sakura fifteens squad for their Australian tour in 2022. She was later selected in Japan's squad for the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

In 2024, she made the side for the 2024 Asia Rugby Championship. Kato scored the Sakura's first try in their drubbing of Kazakhstan. The win helped them secure a place at the 2025 Rugby World Cup and the 2024 WXV 2.