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WORLD CUP

Japan Times
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Mar 23, 2018
Kohei Uchimura struggles in return from ankle injury
Two-time Olympic all-around gold medalist Kohei Uchimura capped off a disappointing showing Thursday at the FIG Artistic Individual Apparatus World Cup by failing to qualify in either vault or horizontal bar.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 22, 2018
Gareth Southgate faces difficult decisions to select England lineup for World Cup
As the countdown to Russia 2018 begins, England head coach Gareth Southgate does not so much have a selection headache as a full-blown migraine. The fact is that too many England players either aren't playing or aren't playing well.
Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Mar 21, 2018
Halilhodzic leaves door open as World Cup draws closer
Japan's squad for this summer's World Cup appears to be taking shape, but don't bet against manager Vahid Halilhodzic ripping up the blueprint before he submits it in time for the June 4 deadline.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 21, 2018
Hiroki Sakai ruled out of Japan's friendlies against Mali and Ukraine
Marseille defender Hiroki Sakai will be absent from the Japan national squad for the two friendlies in Belgium this month due to a right hip injury, the Japan Football Association said Wednesday.
Rugby
Mar 20, 2018
2019 Rugby World Cup organizers predict ¥437 billion in economic benefits to Japan
The local organizing committee for the 2019 Rugby World Cup said Tuesday the event will likely deliver an economic impact of ¥437.2 billion ($4.11 billion) to the country.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 19, 2018
Japan to face Romania in 2019 Rugby World Cup opener
Spain's surprise 18-10 defeat at the hands of Belgium in the Rugby Europe Championship on Sunday allowed Romania to qualify for the 2019 World Cup, setting up a tournament-opening match against host Japan.
Rugby
Mar 6, 2018
Almost 900,000 applications received for 2019 Rugby World Cup tickets
Rugby's international governing body said Tuesday it has received nearly 900,000 applications from fans in more than 100 countries for tickets to the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 6, 2018
JBIC delivers blunt critique of Japan men's basketball issues, demands talks with JBA
Observing the dismal results of their men's national team in the ongoing FIBA World Cup qualifiers, former Olympic basketball players and coaches are deepening their worries.
Japan Times
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Mar 3, 2018
Ikuma Horishima triumphs in men's moguls at World Cup meet in Akita Prefecture
Ikuma Horishima defeated newly crowned Pyeongchang Olympic champion Mikael Kingsbury to win the men's moguls Saturday at the Freestyle Skiing World Cup held at Lake Tazawa ski resort in Akita Prefecture.
BASKETBALL
Feb 26, 2018
Philippines all but end Japan's FIBA World Cup hopes
Despite the best efforts of Makoto Hiejima, Japan on Sunday fell to its fourth consecutive loss in Asian FIBA World Cup qualifying, a clutch runner from the Philippines' Jayson Castro with 10 seconds to go ensuring victory in an 89-84 win in Manila.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 22, 2018
Japan falls to 0-3 in Asian qualifiers with one-point loss to Taiwan
The Akatsuki Five remain winless in the Asian qualifiers first round for the 2019 World Cup after a 70-69 loss to Taiwan at Yokohama International Swimming Pool on Thursday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 8, 2018
Teen phenom Chikara Tanaka looking to make mark with national team
Chikara Tanaka is Japanese basketball's latest boy wonder.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 7, 2018
Jamie Joseph urges Sunwolves to make fresh start
The Sunwolves may be on their third head coach in as many years, but some things remain the same as Jamie Joseph explained during a recent break in preseason camp.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 31, 2018
All Blacks to play Wallabies in Yokohama in October
Japanese rugby fans will get a double dose of world champion New Zealand later this year following the announcement Wednesday that the All Blacks will play Australia in Yokohama on Oct. 27.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 31, 2018
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen looking to mix business and pleasure at 2019 Rugby World Cup
New Zealand will settle for nothing less than winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, but the team also wants to experience the local culture and entertain fans in the process, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said Tuesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 17, 2018
Former Japan coach Eddie Jones signs extension with England
Former Japan coach and current England boss Eddie Jones has extended his contract with the national team until 2021, the Rugby Football Union announced Wednesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 17, 2018
Rugby World Cup ticket sales program gets ready for worldwide launch
With less than two years to go until Asia's first Rugby World Cup, the ticket sales program for the 2019 tournament will launch simultaneously around the world on Friday, Japan time.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 17, 2018
Wales hoping to win new friends at Rugby World Cup
The Wales national rugby team wants to "do more than just turn up, have a great time and then disappear" during the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, and plans to forge a lasting relationship with the city of Kitakyushu.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 10, 2018
Rugby World Cup organizing committee lays out plan for ticket sales
With ticket sales for the 2019 Rugby World Cup set to kick off later this month, the organizing committee for the event revealed the types of tickets that will be available as well as the periods for the priority lottery sales for the tournament on Wednesday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 21, 2017
Tepco hoping Rugby World Cup can help Fukushima
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. (Tepco), the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, is hoping the 2019 Rugby World Cup will provide an opportunity to revitalize the area around the disaster-stricken power station as evacuation orders continue to be lifted.

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