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Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 16, 2019

Wales players using baby oil to prepare for slick conditions at Rugby World Cup

Dealing with the extreme humidity during the World Cup in Japan will not be child's play for any team, so Wales is looking to avoid slip-ups by splashing baby oil on rugby balls during training.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jan 7, 2019

'Tattoos OK' hot spring map released for Rugby World Cup

A hot spring map proves to be a hot topic in the news. Read about how the city of Beppu is making efforts to welcome tourists with tattoos.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 12, 2016

Sunwolves name squad for second Super Rugby campaign

Japan's Sunwolves endured a rocky debut season in Super Rugby, posting only one win. As they head into their second campaign, the Sunwolves' see the glass as half-full, because the only way left to go is up.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 12, 2016

Japan takes fourth in rugby sevens

Japan failed to cap its astonishing run at the Rio Olympic rugby sevens tournament with a medal after losing to Fiji in the semifinals and South Africa in the bronze-medal match on Thursday.

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