[Rugby] Kobelco Kobe Steelers: Announcement of Match Day Partner for NTT League One 2025-26 Round 16

We are pleased to announce that "Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd." has been selected as the match day partner for the NTT Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 16 match, to be held on Saturday, April 25.

■ Comment from Takenori Igarashi, Representative Director, President & CEO, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
Following last season, it is a great honor for us to serve as the sponsor for the "'K' LINE Special Thanks Match" at the NTT Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Round 16 on Saturday, April 25. Like the Kobelco Kobe Steelers, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha originated in Kobe. The team's attitude of continuing to take on challenges and aiming for greater heights resonates with the values our group holds dear. We look forward to seeing the team soar even higher under this season's theme, 'RISE HIGHER.' We have named this a 'Special Thanks Match' again this year to express our gratitude for the players' passionate performances and for the staff and stakeholders who support them. We will continue to cheer for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers with all our might, alongside the local community and all the Steel Mates.

■ Comment from Junya Hirohata, Director, Kobelco Kobe Steelers
We are pleased to announce that Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. will be our match day partner for the NTT League One 2025-26 Round 16 on April 25. On behalf of the team, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha for their ongoing support of the Kobelco Kobe Steelers and for their continued sponsorship of the "'K' LINE Special Thanks Match" this year. As we approach the final stages of the season, we expect to deliver even more exciting matches. We hope you will come to the venue and provide us with your passionate support.

■ Company Overview
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
Headquarters: Iino Building, 2-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8540
Established: April 1919