The decision, announced in a statement, comes in the midst of reforms within the company and following a re-examination of the process for entering the new league.
"We will continue to provide appropriate career support for our rugby team members going forward, and will continue to contribute to the further development of local communities and the rugby culture," the statement said.
The Kyushu-based club, which played this season in
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