The GM Cup
The Gareth MacFadyen Cup, more commonly known as the GM Cup, is a perpetual local derby-style memorial rugby union match contested on an annual basis since 2001 in Tokyo, Japan, between the two leading foreign rugby teams in Japan: the Tokyo Crusaders and the Yokohama Country and Athletic Club.
The match is played in memoriam of Gareth MacFadyen (1976-2000), a young New Zealander who was a successful, young stockbroker and a leading player for both rugby teams in Japan during the period 1996-2000.
The Cup matches have seen some tightly-fought battles over the years, but none closer than the Crusaders' thrilling comeback to win the 2007 GM Cup by one point, after having trailed YCAC by 18 points with less than 15 minutes to play.
Read more about The GM Cup: Gareth MacFadyen, History of The Cup, Previous GM Cup Winners and Scores
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