Ryō Yamamura

Ryō Yamamura (山村 亮, Yamamura Ryō) (b. 9 August 1981 in Saga, Japan) is a Japanese rugby union player. He plays as a prop.

Born (1981-08-09) August 9, 1981 (age 44)

Saga, Japan

Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

Weight114 kg (251 lb; 18.0 st)

Position Prop

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Ryō Yamamura

Yamamura in 2013
Born	(1981-08-09) August 9, 1981 (age 44) Saga, Japan
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	114 kg (251 lb; 18.0 st)
Rugby union career
Position Prop Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2004–2021 Yamaha Júbilo 211 (40) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2001-2007 Japan 39 (5)

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Yamamura had the qualities to become a sumo professional, but preferred rugby instead. He plays for Kanto Gakuin University. He is regularly picked for the Japan national rugby union team. He played one match at the 2003 Rugby World Cup and four matches at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.