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WORLD CUP

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Aug 30, 2015
Japan downs Peru at Women's World Cup
Japan's women beat Peru in straight sets for their fifth win in six games, kicking off the second round of the FIVB World Cup on Sunday.
JAPAN
Aug 30, 2015
Abe moves to ease World Rugby's fears over 2019 World Cup in Japan
With World Rugby starting to publicly question Japan's ability to host the Rugby World Cup in 2019, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has sent a letter to the sport's governing body expressing the government's continued support for the tournament.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 30, 2015
Japan looking to draw strength from off-field rugby turmoil
Japan captain Michael Leitch fears that Japanese rugby is in danger of squandering the momentum it has built up in recent years following a harrowing week for the sport.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 29, 2015
Japan throttles Uruguay in final home match before Rugby World Cup
Japan wrapped up its home preparations for next month's Rugby World Cup with a morale-boosting 40-0 win over Uruguay on Saturday night.
Rugby
Aug 28, 2015
Jones set to lead Brave Blossoms for final time at home
Eddie Jones' final game in charge of the Brave Blossoms in Japan on Saturday against Uruguay is likely to be an emotional affair.
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Aug 27, 2015
Japan prevails over Dominican Republic in five-set battle
Japan was forced to play another full-set match, but this time the host country emerged as the winner.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 27, 2015
Halilhodzic excludes Kawashima from 23-man squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
Japan manager Vahid Halilhodzic left two-time World Cup goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima off his 23-man squad on Thursday for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Cambodia and Afghanistan.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 27, 2015
Rugby chiefs set Japan World Cup deadline
World Rugby has demanded Japan send a new proposal for its 2019 World Cup venues and provide assurances about the tournament's "financial security" after Tokyo's National Stadium was scrapped as the centerpiece venue.
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Aug 26, 2015
Kimura guides Japan past Kenya
Japan captain Saori Kimura scored 10 points from 14 attempts attacking as well as two on blocking, leading Japan to a 25-15, 25-20, 25-12 victory over Kenya on Wednesday in fourth-day action at the Women's World Cup at National Yoyogi First Gymnasium.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 26, 2015
Kiyomiya rips Japan coach Jones over discussion of future
Former rugby star Katsuyuki Kiyomiya ripped Japan Eddie Jones for addressing his future ahead of the Rugby World Cup, saying the incumbent coach has distracted the team during the final stages of preparation.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 25, 2015
Jones to leave Japan following 2015 RWC
Japan coach Eddie Jones is stepping down after the Rugby World Cup, he confirmed on Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2015
Nihon TV takes down rugby videos amid flap over scantily clad women
Nihon TV said Sunday it decided to take down two online videos that explained the rules of rugby, after fans of the sport complained that they inappropriately featured scantily clad women.
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Aug 24, 2015
Koga shines as Japan cruises past Cuba
Sarina Koga continued to make a statement as Japan's rising star, scoring 19 points including 15 on spikes to lead Japan to a 25-15, 25-12, 25-16 triumph over Cuba on Monday in the FIVB Women's World Cup.
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Aug 23, 2015
Russia edges Japan in five-set thriller
Japan failed to overcome its height disadvantage as the host country suffered a 25-12, 18-25, 21-25, 25-23, 13-15 loss to Russia on Sunday on the second day of the FIVB Women's World Cup at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
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Aug 22, 2015
Koga, Nagaoka guide Japan to victory in FIVB Women's World Cup opener against Argentina
Sarina Koga scored a team-high 14 points and Miyu Nagaoka added 13 as Japan got off to a good start in the FIVB Women's World Cup by beating Argentina 25-16, 25-19, 25-12 on Saturday at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 22, 2015
Brave Blossoms whip Uruguay, halt four-game losing streak
Japan put an end to a four-game losing skid, trouncing Uruguay 30-8 at Level 5 Stadium on Saturday.
SOCCER
Aug 21, 2015
Ex-Shimizu boss Ghotbi accepts position as as Curacao national team assistant
Former Shimizu S-Pulse manager Afshin Ghotbi on Friday revealed he will work as an assistant to Curacao national team coach Patrick Kluivert for the team's upcoming third-round qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 21, 2015
Brave Blossoms aim to beat Uruguay, but put emphasis on World Cup selections
Japan takes on Uruguay on Saturday on the back of a four-game losing streak. Not the ideal preparation for a side about to embark on a Rugby World Cup campaign.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 16, 2015
Jones confident Japan can improve before Rugby World Cup
Japan coach Eddie Jones believes his side is capable of making the step from Rugby World Cup pretenders to genuine dark horses, but warns time is running out to improve before the tournament kicks off next month in England.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 15, 2015
World XV squad overpowers Japan in second half en route to convincing victory
Japan kept pace with a strong World XV side before succumbing in the second half to lose 45-20 in a warmup for the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.

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