Abstract

He chased the oval ball for decades, and before he knew it, he was 92 years old...
Meet Ryuichi Nagayama, the oldest member of "Fuwaku Club"—the world's first-ever rugby club for players aged 40 and over. A rugger and a medical doctor, he once supported the meteoric rise of the Toshiba Fuchu Rugby Football Club as their official team physician. "I’ve simply kept doing what I love," says Nagayama, who, even in his 90s, remains bursting with the indomitable spirit of a true rugby player.
"If you do nothing, you just grow old." "Rugby is the reason I am alive." "I still want to get better." Hearing these words from a 92-year-old reminds us that no matter your age, having a passion and a purpose in life is what truly makes a person shine.
Supported by his family and teammates, Nagayama serves as a beacon of aspiration and courage for younger generations of players, beautifully embodying the core rugby ethos: One for all, All for one.
Following his past, his present, and his goals for the future, this book about a 92-year-old rugger is packed with invaluable hints on how to live a vibrant, fulfilling life in the era of the 100-year lifespan.

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