1950: 52nd Season

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[JRFU] The match time was re-discussed between both schools. Through a discussion, the JRFU made it possible to conduct a rugby match in 35-minute halves instead of the previous 40-minute halves.
[Rules] After a tackle, a player has to start to play by kicking or touching the ball by using one foot. A player cannot pick up the ball unless they kick or touch the ball by using a foot once.
[University] Kansei Gakuin had been the championfor four consecutive years. But Waseda defeated Kansei Gakuin 16-3 at the 22nd East-West University Championship. Waseda also defeated the All-Kyushu team at the newly established Kyushu-Asahi Invitational Match 24-3. Waseda claimed their eighth national championship for the first time in two years.
[Company Rugby] Yahata Steel Works' First Title at the Japan Company Rugby Football Championship: Yahata Steel Works defeated TOYOTA 32-0 at the 3rd Japan Company Rugby Football Championship, claiming their first championship title.