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MR RUGBY

Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 20, 2016
'Mr. Rugby' Hirao passes away at age 53
Former Japan national team captain and manager Seiji Hirao, one of the most popular players of his time, passed away on Thursday at the age of 53, sources at Top League side Kobe Kobelco Steelers said.
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.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 11, 2016
Dentsu acquires Rugby World Cup 2019 marketing rights in Japan
World Rugby has reached an agreement giving advertising giant Dentsu Inc. a "substantial package" of official sponsor and supplier rights in Japan for the Rugby World Cup 2019.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 5, 2016
New Sunwolves head coach Tiatia already dealing with familiar issues
New Sunwolves coach Filo Tiatia will face some familiar problems in his first few months in charge of Japan's Super Rugby franchise.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 23, 2016
Rugby fever draws Japan youth to New Zealand
The rising popularity of rugby in Japan is having spinoff effects for the nation's relationship with New Zealand as students increasingly choose to study in the rugby stronghold.
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.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 20, 2016
Sunwolves to open at home in '17
The Sunwolves will kick off their second Super Rugby season by playing the defending champions, the Hurricanes, in Tokyo in late February, tournament organizer SANZAAR said Tuesday.
Rugby
Sep 15, 2016
Savea awaits first All Blacks start
Rookie loose forward Ardie Savea has been named to make his first test start for the All Blacks against South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
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 12, 2016
Tiatia named new Sunwolves coach
Filo Tiatia was named the new coach of the Sunwolves on Monday, agreeing to a two-year contract with the Japanese Super Rugby side.
Rugby
Sep 7, 2016
All Blacks ready to face Pumas
New Zealand is planning to confound Argentina's best efforts in their Rugby Championship clash this weekend and maintain the high tempo that has taken its game to new heights this season.
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
Sep 3, 2016
Sakura Sevens earn Hong Kong title
The Sakura Sevens won the big prize on Saturday, capturing the women's championship at the Hong Kong Sevens, the first event of the 2016 Asian Rugby Sevens Series.
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.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 12, 2016
World rugby bosses hail larger-than-life Olympic sevens tournament
World rugby chiefs have declared the sport's reintroduction to the Olympics a success after fans at Deodoro Stadium made Thursday's final day of the Rio 2016 competition a noisy and colorful affair.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 11, 2016
Japan's magnificent sevens prevail over Kenya, France to reach rugby semifinals
Japan's incredible run at the men's rugby sevens tournament at the Rio Olympics continued Wednesday with two more wins to reach the semifinals.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 6, 2016
Rugby chiefs expecting Japan-style boom after Rio Olympic sevens
World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont believes the Rio Olympic sevens tournament can be the catalyst for emerging nations to follow Japan's lead and embrace the sport of rugby.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 18, 2016
Outgoing Sunwolves coach Hammett reflects on team's inaugural season
Despite one win and one draw from 15 games, outgoing head coach Mark Hammett on Monday praised the Sunwolves organization for a successful first season in Super Rugby.
Rugby
Jul 17, 2016
Yamada, Fujita dropped from Japan's sevens squad for Olympics
Last year's World Cup heroes Akihito Yamada and Yoshikazu Fujita will not be travelling to Brazil for the Rio Olympics after they were omitted from Japan's 12-man squad for rugby sevens.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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