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Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 23, 2018
Rugby World Cup to get unprecedented coverage on Japanese TV
Rugby World Cup 2019, which kicks off in exactly one year's time, will get unparalleled television coverage in Japan with all 48 games shown on J Sports and 31 games shown live on free-to-air channels, organizers have said.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 21, 2018
World Rugby advises teams and supporters to cover up tattoos at World Cup in Japan
World Rugby has advised both players and supporters to cover up tattoos during the 2019 Rugby World Cup to avoid causing offense to their hosts.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 20, 2018
Tokyo marks one-year countdown to 2019 Rugby World Cup
Rugby officials emphasized that the first Rugby World Cup in Asian would be a "game changer" that could bring the game to the next phase.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 20, 2018
Jamie Joseph to step down as Sunwolves coach before Rugby World Cup
Japan coach Jamie Joseph will stand down as head coach of the Sunwolves in the build-up to Rugby World Cup, forcing the Super Rugby side to put a new person in charge for the fourth time in as many years.
Japan Times
Rugby / RWC Countdown
Sep 19, 2018
Ticket sales brisk as Japan prepares for rugby mania
The eyes of the rugby world will be on Japan in a year when the Brave Blossoms take on Russia at Tokyo Stadium on Sept. 20, 2019, in the opening game of the ninth Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby / RWC Countdown
Sep 19, 2018
Brave Blossoms icon Goromaru calls for better promotion of Japanese rugby
Rugby icon Ayumu Goromaru is deeply concerned with the status quo surrounding his sport since the Japan's national team's sensational World Cup campaign in 2015.
Japan Times
Rugby / RWC Countdown
Sep 19, 2018
Uehara finds common thread between rugby and business
Akira Uehara, the president of longtime rugby national team sponsor Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., played in the front row for Keio University's B.Y.B Rugby Football Club in the 1960s.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 18, 2018
Yuta Watanabe ready to make dream a reality
After scoring 18 points to help Japan beat Iran in a FIBA World Cup Asian qualifier at Ota City General Gymnasium on Monday, Yuta Watanabe's mind quickly turned to the United States where he will soon be fighting to make a name for himself on basketball's biggest stage.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 16, 2018
Akatsuki Five stars Watanabe and Hachimura ready to enjoy Iran showdown
Yuta Watanabe and Rui Hachimura had fun playing together on the Japan men’s basketball team for the first time during Thursday night’s victory over Kazakhstan.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 15, 2018
Japan seals Davis Cup World Group playoff victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina
Ben McLachlan and Yasutaka Uchiyama defeated Tomislav Brkic and Nerman Fatic in straight sets in the doubles rubber on Saturday as Japan won its Davis Cup World Group playoff against Bosnia-Herzegovina 3-0.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
Sep 13, 2018
A weekend in Tokyo: Unrivaled energy, cuisine and culture
When planning a weekend in Tokyo, be ready to accept defeat: It is simply not possible to see everything.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 13, 2018
Sendai gets boost from victory in Early Cup
Last weekend ushered in the first real phase of preseason action as B. League teams prepare for the circuit's third campaign.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 12, 2018
Sumo 101: The Emperor's Cup
"To the victor go the spoils" is a phrase that could have been coined for sumo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 12, 2018
Sailors slam Japan for having dolphin show at World Cup opening
The Japanese organizer of the World Cup sailing competition has been criticized for having included a dolphin show in the opening ceremony.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 5, 2018
Antlers held by Frontale as Levain Cup quarterfinals kick off
Kashima Antlers were held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Levain Cup quarterfinal against Kawasaki Frontale on Wednesday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 2, 2018
Hideki Matsuyama six shots back after solid second round
Hideki Matsuyama shot a second-round 69 on Saturday to move eight spots up the leaderboard at the Dell Technologies Championship, but still dropped back from the lead as Webb Simpson carded an 8-under 63 to go clear at the top. Simpson is at 11-under for the tournament.
BASEBALL
Sep 1, 2018
Japan claims sixth consecutive WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup crown
Powerhouse Japan blanked Taiwan 6-0 in the final to capture its sixth straight championship in the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup on Friday.
Japan Times
Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Aug 30, 2018
Intense season awaits Top League
The 2018-19 Top League season kicks off Friday with plenty of changes to the format both on and off the field as the Japan Rugby Football Union looks to do all it can to ensure the Brave Blossoms are at their peak when Japan hosts the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 29, 2018
Akira Nishino reflects on Japan's wild World Cup ride
Former national team manager Akira Nishino admits he still has regrets about Japan's exit from this summer's World Cup in Russia, but he believes the team has a bright future under successor Hajime Moriyasu.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 29, 2018
JRFU still confident of big crowd for Bledisloe Cup dead rubber in Yokohama
The Japan Rugby Football Union said Wednesday it was still hopeful of a big crowd for the Oct. 27 Bledisloe Cup game at Yokohama's Nissan Stadium, despite the game being a dead rubber.

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