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2019 RUGBY WORLD CUP

Rugby
Jan 1, 2019
More than 1 million tickets sold for Rugby World Cup
Over half of the total tickets for this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan have been sold, a source said Monday.
Rugby
Dec 18, 2018
Brave Blossoms to face Fiji, Tonga in 2019 Pacific Nations Cup
Japan's preparations for the 2019 Rugby World Cup became a lot clearer Tuesday with the announcement that the Brave Blossoms will play in a revamped Pacific Nations Cup in July and August.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 18, 2018
Volunteers audition for Rugby World Cup roles
Tokyo resident Masaru Seto knows why he wants to become a volunteer at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 17, 2018
Kolisi looking forward to facing Japan again
Despite unhappy memories of their previous meeting, South Africa captain Siya Kolisi welcomed the announcement Monday that the Springboks will play Japan on Sept. 6 at Kumagaya Rugby Ground as a warm-up game for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby / Coach's Eye
Dec 14, 2018
Brave Blossoms must beat higher-ranked nations to gain respect
Playing against my England team at Twickenham last month was incredible for Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 12, 2018
Ninja-clad petitioners 'sneak' into Abe's office seeking help with tourism promotion
Ninja-clad petitioners "sneaked" into the office of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday to ask for help in promoting ninja culture as a tourism draw in the run-up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup and 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Nov 29, 2018
Japan making the top eight at 2019 Rugby World Cup will be no easy task
Japan coach Jamie Joseph said earlier this week that his team's "Rugby World Cup final would be making the top eight."
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 27, 2018
Jamie Joseph sees signs of improvement for national team
With the Rugby World Cup set for next year, head coach Jamie Joseph believes there is still a lot of room for the Japan national team to improve. To reach that target, he insisted that the Brave Blossoms need to keep playing Tier 1 countries in order to meet their goal at the 2019 global tournament.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 27, 2018
Japan to issue coins commemorating 2019 Rugby World Cup
Japan will issue gold and silver coins to commemorate the country's hosting of next year's Rugby World Cup, the Finance Ministry said Tuesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 25, 2018
Captain Michael Leitch saves day as Japan rallies past Russia
Japan captain Michael Leitch saved his side's blushes Saturday as his second try of the game sealed a 32-27 win over Russia in an international friendly at Kingsholm Stadium.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 24, 2018
Canada earns final spot for 2019 RWC
Canada completed the lineup for next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan by securing the 20th and final spot with a win over Hong Kong in the repechage tournament on Friday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 23, 2018
Brave Blossoms aim to snap three-game losing streak
Japan will be looking to end a three-game losing streak Saturday when they take on Russia at Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium in a dress rehearsal of the opening game of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 21, 2018
Comedy duo Sandwich Man deliver laughter to promote Rugby World Cup
Beyond making their audience laugh with punchlines, comedy duo Sandwich Man have two other missions.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
Nov 10, 2018
A weekend in Sapporo: Fresh crab, craft beer and sculpture gardens
For more than a third of the year, Sapporo is buried beneath thick snow. During its warmer months, however, the city shrugs off its winter coat and bursts into life.
Rugby
Nov 1, 2018
Toshiba mulls sale of Top League team after 2019 World Cup
Toshiba Corp. is considering selling its famed rugby team after the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan as part of business streamlining, company sources said Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 27, 2018
Supporters of All Blacks, Wallabies enjoy taste of Rugby World Cup atmosphere in Yokohama
Australia and New Zealand fans are already looking forward to next year's Rugby World Cup after getting a taste of the atmosphere in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup game in Yokohama.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 20, 2018
Kumamoto grateful for opportunity to host Rugby World Cup matches
Hideomi Ryu played a central role in getting his native city of Kumamoto elected to host games for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, even when naysayers thought it was no more than a pipe dream in a community dominated by baseball.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 6, 2018
New coach Tony Brown to make national team members prove worth for Sunwolves
New Sunwolves head coach Tony Brown said Friday the Japan national team members in line to play at the 2019 Rugby World Cup will need to prove themselves if they are to play Super Rugby next year.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 6, 2018
Hokkaido Barbarians hope to help Sapporo shine during 2019 Rugby World Cup
About an hour's drive south of central Sapporo is the hot springs resort of Jozankei, a town nestled within the lush valley of the Toyohira River.
Japan Times
Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Sep 27, 2018
Kyushu set to play key role in RWC buildup
A sense of familiarity, long-standing historical ties, and a look to the future have ensured the southern island of Kyushu will resemble Little Britain in the buildup to next year's Rugby World Cup.

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