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RUGBY

Japan Times
Rugby / Coach's Eye
Jul 5, 2019
Rugby underwent big changes on global scale in 1990s
The Rugby World Cup has become a massive sporting event.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 4, 2019
Brave Blossoms unveil new uniforms
The Japan Rugby Football Union revealed the new jersey for its national team, which could help the Brave Blossoms achieve a feat at the upcoming Rugby World Cup on home soil, on Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 16, 2019
Former All Blacks player recalls the day Kamaishi was washed away
March 11, 2011, is a date that will stick long in the memory of former All Black Pita Alatini, and not just because it was his birthday and he was in Japan.
Japan Times
Rugby / Coach's Eye
Jun 12, 2019
Four main factors stand out when assembling squad for World Cup
It's 100 days to go until the Rugby World Cup, and all the countries are about to get their players together for training.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
Jun 7, 2019
A weekend in Kumamoto: In the land of the smoking volcano
Since 2016, Kumamoto has been associated more with the earthquake and aftershocks that damaged much of the city and prefecture than as a travel destination. Though reconstruction is complete in most areas, there is still evidence of damage, most notably to Kumamoto Castle, a prefectural icon whose walls...

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