Overview
- The final at Tokyo's MUFG Stadium decided the 62nd national championship on January 11.
- Ryunosuke Ito scored in the first half and later delivered a wide pass to create a second‑half try, controlling territory with his kicking.
- Relentless tackling and pressure at contact limited Waseda to a single late try.
- The triumph gave Meiji 14 championships, surpassing Teikyo's 13 for sole possession of second on the all‑time list.
- The storied rivalry returned to the title game for the first time since the 56th tournament, with reports of more than 43,000 in attendance.