# Where to watch The Rugby Star (1976) in the UK

> The Rugby Star (1976) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1976  
**Runtime:** 88 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 10.0/10  
**Genres:** Action, Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T12:45:27.564Z)  

## Synopsis

The success of Truck Yaro (1975-1979) initiated a whole load of movies that put "Yaro" in their title, including this semi-bonkers sports comedy/drama. Sonny Chiba's brother Jiro Chiba stars as a Rugby player whose team must find a way to beat the opponent. It's a standard storyline without any major surprises, but works surprisingly well. Training scenes are relatively nuts; much better than the actual matches actually, which tend to go on forever. There is no sex, nudity or graphic violence, making this a family friendly affair. Sonny Chiba appears for about 7 minutes during the last third as a truck driver who comes to Jiro's rescue.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Rugby Star in the UK?**

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**Is The Rugby Star on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Rugby Star is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

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## Sources

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