Coca Cola Red Sparks

The Coca-Cola Red Sparks (Japanese: コカ・コーラレッドスパークス) was a Japanese company-owned rugby union team based in Fukuoka city, Kyūshū.

The team was initially founded as Kitakyushu Coca-Cola and then changed its name to Coca-Cola West Japan.

The team won promotion to the expanded Top League of 14 teams at the end of the 2005–06 season, and was renamed Coca-Cola West Red Sparks. The club motto is "Have Guts Have Glory" and their slogan for 2006 season: "Always Attack & Aggressive". In the fourth Top League (2006–07) the team came 10th, with four wins, nine losses and 21 points. It therefore did not need to take part in any play-offs. Sanix, the local rivals, came ninth.

The team was promoted from the Kyūshū league to the Top League in 2013, and was renamed the Coca-Cola Red Sparks for the 2013–14 season. Following six seasons in the top flight, they were relegated back to the Top Kyūshū League after the 2018–19 season.

On 30 April 2021, it was announced that the Red Sparks would disband as a rugby club at the conclusion of the 2021 Top Challenge League Season. It had previously agreed to join the new 25-team domestic competition in Japan before withdrawal.

The Coca Cola Red Sparks is a professional rugby union team based in Tokyo, Japan. The team was founded in 1946 and has since become one of the most successful rugby teams in Japan. The team is known for its strong attacking style of play and its ability to score tries from anywhere on the field.

The Coca Cola Red Sparks play in the Top League, which is the highest level of rugby union in Japan. The team has a strong fan base and is known for its passionate supporters who create a lively atmosphere at their home games.

The team's colors are red and white, with the Coca Cola logo prominently displayed on their jerseys. The team is sponsored by Coca Cola, which has been a long-time supporter of rugby in Japan.

The Coca Cola Red Sparks have won several championships over the years, including the Top League title in 2004 and the All-Japan Rugby Football Championship in 2011. The team has also produced several players who have gone on to represent Japan at the international level.

Overall, the Coca Cola Red Sparks are a highly respected and successful rugby union team in Japan, known for their attacking style of play and passionate supporters.