Canon Eagles
The "Eagles" already lost 6 – 46 in their first round against the "Panasonic Wild Knights", which went on to not only win the title against the "Toshiba Brave Lupus" but also a shortened "53rd All Japan Rugby Football Championship" in the end. The "Canon Eagles" beat the "Kintetsu Liners" 24 – 18 and lost 17 – 48 to the "Toyota Verblitz", finishing the season with 6th rank.