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Rugby
Apr 19, 2017
Japan rugby body targets quarterfinal appearance at 2019 World Cup, medals at 2020 Olympics
The Japan Rugby Football Union on Wednesday targeted at least a berth in the last eight of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan and medals in both men's and women's sevens at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Rugby
Mar 15, 2017
Brave Blossoms to host Australia in Yokohama
The Japan Rugby Football Union confirmed Wednesday that the Brave Blossoms' test against Australia on Nov. 4 will take place at Yokohama's Nissan Stadium.
Rugby
Jan 27, 2017
JRFU announces venues for Brave Blossoms' June test matches
Japan's June tests against Romania and Ireland will be played at 2019 Rugby World Cup venues in Kumamoto, Shizuoka and Tokyo, the Japan Rugby Football Union said Friday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 19, 2017
Joseph urges Japan to look toward future, forget 2015
Japan rugby head coach Jamie Joseph on Thursday urged the Brave Blossoms to forget about their 2015 World Cup heroics and focus on rebuilding for the 2019 tournament on home soil.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 15, 2017
Rugby star Pocock preparing to swap Japan for African wilderness
Australian rugby star David Pocock has enjoyed locking horns with the big beasts of Japan's Top League since joining the Panasonic Wild Knights in December.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 11, 2017
Rugby World Cup organizers drum up interest in hosting team training camps
A total of 90 local governments from 37 prefectures have applied to host official team training camps for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, tournament organizers said Wednesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 15, 2016
Japan to host Australia for first time
Japan will host Australia on Nov. 4, 2017, in a landmark test match, the Japan Rugby Football Union and Australian Rugby Union jointly announced Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 7, 2016
JBA hopeful new plan helps strengthen men's national team
The Japan Basketball Association recently announced plans to hold training camps more often as it becomes more serious, and desperate, about developing the men’s national team ahead of the 2019 FIBA World Cup and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 27, 2016
Brave Blossoms end tour on sour note
Japan will finish the year outside the top 10 in rugby's world rankings after an error-ridden performance saw the Brave Blossoms lose 38-25 against Fiji on Saturday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 24, 2016
Kyoto State Guest House selected to host 2019 Rugby World Cup draw
Next May's draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup will be held at Kyoto State Guest House, World Rugby announced Thursday.
Rugby
Oct 26, 2016
World Rugby chief Beaumont says host cities must drive 2019 ticket sales
The challenge of ensuring there are full stadiums at the next Rugby World Cup must be taken up by the 12 host cities if Japan 2019 is to rival the fiscal success of last year's tournament in England, according to World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont.
Rugby
Oct 25, 2016
IGBS named host broadcaster for 2019 Rugby World Cup
The host broadcaster for the 2019 Rugby World Cup will be International Games Broadcast Services, World Rugby announced Tuesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 14, 2016
Rugby chief fears Olympics leaving 2019 World Cup in shade
World Rugby chief Brett Gosper admits he is concerned that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are shunting the 2019 Rugby World Cup into the shadows just three years before Japan hosts the event.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 21, 2016
Japan marks three years until Rugby World Cup
It's been a year since Japan shocked the world with its stunning victory over South Africa at the Rugby World Cup in England. And ever since the Brave Blossoms' breakthrough performance, rugby has been in a far brighter spotlight.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 20, 2016
Jones confident England can overtake All Blacks at 2019 Rugby World Cup
This time a year ago, Japan grabbed headlines around the world with its triumph over South Africa at the Rugby World Cup, scoring the biggest upset in tournament history.
BASKETBALL
Sep 19, 2016
Japan loses to China in Asia Challenge finale
Japan's time at the FIBA Asia Challenge ended with a 75-67 loss to China in the fifth-sixth classification game on Sunday.
Rugby
Sep 14, 2016
Panasonic invited to compete against world's best at Brisbane Tens
The advancements made in Japanese rugby in recent years were recognized Wednesday with Robbie Deans and his Panasonic Wild Knights side helping to launch the Brisbane Global Tens at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 5, 2016
Joseph digs in for long haul after taking Japan reins
New Japan national rugby team head coach Jamie Joseph has warned fans to expect pain before pleasure as he builds toward the 2019 World Cup on home soil.
Rugby
Jul 14, 2016
2019 RWC organizers pleased plethora of local governments interested in hosting training camps
Representatives of 26 local governments attended an explanatory meeting in Fukuoka about hosting team training camps during the 2019 Rugby World Cup, tournament organizers said Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 30, 2016
Kyoto selected to host draw for 2019 Rugby World Cup
Kyoto will host the draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in May next year, tournament organizers announced on Thursday.

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