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Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 24, 2019
Brave Blossoms' Ryohei Yamanaka relishing opportunity to play on global stage
Ryohei Yamanaka's first experience of World Cup rugby may have come eight years after he had initially hoped, but the 31-year-old back is relishing every minute.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 24, 2019
Tonga's Kurt Morath, Nafi Tuitavake to miss remainder of RWC due to injuries
Tonga has lost the services of flyhalf Kurt Morath and center Nafi Tuitavake for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup after they were injured in their opening 35-3 Pool C defeat to England on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 24, 2019
Wales moves on without departed assistant coach Rob Howley
Warren Gatland said Wales has "moved on" from the Rob Howley controversy and is only looking to the future as it prepares for a crucial Rugby World Cup Pool D clash with Australia in Tokyo on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 23, 2019
Plenty for Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph to ponder ahead of Irish clash
On the day Rugby World Cup organizers opted to change their policy and allow fans to bring their own lunches and dinners to games, there was plenty of food for thought for Japan coach Jamie Joseph following Sunday's Scotland vs. Ireland game in Yokohama.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 23, 2019
Toyota Stadium removes name sign for Rugby World Cup sponsor
A stadium hosting games for the Rugby World Cup in the central Aichi Prefecture city of Toyota has removed its name sign in consideration of one of the event's main sponsors, British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover Ltd., a city official said Monday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 23, 2019
World Cup lifts stadium food ban after long lines spur complaints
The 2019 Rugby World Cup organizing committee announced on Monday that it has modified its in-venue food policy amid a shortage of provisions at stadium food stalls, which has caused confusion and chaos for attendees across the country since the event kicked off last Friday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 23, 2019
Russia's confidence to be tested in Samoa match after loss in opener
Russia's confidence will be tested in its second Pool A match against Samoa on Tuesday after suffering a shattering 30-10 loss to host Japan in the opener of the Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 23, 2019
Scotland's Hamish Watson ruled out of World Cup with knee injury
Scotland suffered a major blow on Monday when key flanker Hamish Watson was ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a knee injury.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2019
Kintetsu offers all-you-can-drink beer after Rugby World Cup game in Osaka
Kintetsu Railway Co. said Sunday it had operated a special train offering all-you-can-drink beer from a station near Hanazono Rugby Stadium, located in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, after the facility hosted its first match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 23, 2019
Foreign-born players uniting Brave Blossoms at Rugby World Cup
Weak rules over eligibility to play for a country is one of the characteristics of rugby, and the Japan team is no exception in capitalizing on the benefits of it in seeking to reach the knockout stage for the first time at the ongoing World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 23, 2019
England coach Jones gets special feeling from being at World Cup in Japan
For England coach Eddie Jones, leading a team at a World Cup in Japan is "very special."
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2019
England easily dispatches tryless Tonga
Manu Tuilagi scored two tries and captain Owen Farrell added 15 points on three conversions and another three penalty goals, leading England to a 35-3 triumph over Tonga in their Rugby World Cup Pool C match on Sunday at Sapporo Dome.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2019
Even after routing Scotland, Ireland remains wary of Japan
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt dismissed suggestions his players can take it easy after starting their Rugby World Cup campaign with a resounding win over Scotland on Sunday, warning that "dangerous" next opponent Japan will punish any complacency from the world's No. 1-ranked side.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2019
Rugby fans voice safety concerns over Sapporo Dome bottlenecks
While spectators at Sapporo Dome witnessed an entertaining Rugby World Cup Pool D opener between Australia and Fiji on Saturday, a number expressed concerns about crowd safety following the game.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2019
Ireland crushes Scotland in early show of force
World No. 1-ranked Ireland announced itself in dominant style at the 2019 Rugby World Cup with a bruising 27-3 win over Scotland on Sunday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2019
Wales looks to put past behind as it faces Georgia
Wales will look to put its rollercoaster start to the Rugby World Cup behind it Monday when it take on Georgia in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2019
New Zealand players bow in show of respect to Japanese supporters
The victorious New Zealand players made sure to take a Japanese-style bow to every corner of International Stadium Yokohama on Saturday "to show a bit of love back" to the sea of local fans who came dressed in All Blacks colors.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 22, 2019
All Blacks look ahead after beating Springboks in first-round clash of titans
Two-time defending champion New Zealand began its 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign with a statement win over South Africa on Saturday night, but head coach Steve Hansen thinks it will count for little when the business end of the tournament begins in the knockout round.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 21, 2019
All Blacks deliver clear message with methodical victory over Springboks
Two-time defending Rugby World Cup champion New Zealand sent an ominous warning to its 2019 title rivals with a 23-13 win over much-fancied South Africa in its tournament opener on Saturday.
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Sep 21, 2019
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