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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 13, 2019
Yui Hasegawa in doubt as Japan prepares for Scotland
Winger Yui Hasegawa skipped practice to treat an ankle injury Wednesday as Nadeshiko Japan prepared for its upcoming Women's World Cup clash with Group D opponent Scotland.
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Jun 13, 2019
Australia's David Warner notches century in triumph over Pakistan
Australia batsman David Warner was a happy man after returning to something like his best form with a century to lead his team to victory over Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday.
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Rugby
Jun 12, 2019
World Rugby confident JRFU strife won't impact World Cup
World Rugby bosses said Wednesday they are not concerned by the recent upheaval within the Japan Rugby Football Union and that it will not impact this year's World Cup.
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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.
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Rugby
Jun 12, 2019
Final countdown begins for 2019 Rugby World Cup
Japan on Wednesday marked 100 days to go until the start of this year's Rugby World Cup, with World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper saying, "The waiting is almost over."
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Rugby
Jun 11, 2019
Rugby World Cup trophy arrives in Japan for three-month tour
The trophy for this year's Rugby World Cup arrived in Japan on Monday ahead of a three-month tour around the country.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 11, 2019
Nadeshiko Japan opens Women's World Cup campaign with scoreless draw against Argentina
Nadeshiko Japan was left ruing missed chances after opening its Women's World Cup campaign Monday with a scoreless draw against Group D opponent Argentina.
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Jun 9, 2019
Tomoa Narasaki earns second overall World Cup bouldering title
Tomoa Narasaki finished runner-up at the final bouldering World Cup event of the season on Saturday to earn his second overall title in three years.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 8, 2019
Saki Kumagai excited about chance to play Women's World Cup in adopted home country
Japan midfielder Saki Kumagai has a special reason to look forward to her country's opening match in the Women's World Cup — her adopted home is France.
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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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JAPAN
Jun 7, 2019
Rugby World Cup organizers offer refunds to those affected by mix-up between Yokohama and Aichi
The organizing committee for the Rugby World Cup 2019 said Friday it has offered refunds or equivalent seating to customers who bought semifinal tickets listed for the wrong venue on the official ticketing website.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 5, 2019
Trade tensions denting growth both globally and for Japan in 2019, World Bank says
The World Bank on Tuesday revised growth forecasts downward for the world and Japan for this year as a tit-for-tat tariff war between the United States and China has led to slowing trade and investment.
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BUSINESS
Jun 5, 2019
Heineken expecting 70% sales bump in Japan during Rugby World Cup
The company that makes and distributes Heineken beer in Japan said Tuesday it is eyeing a year-on-year sales rise of about 70 percent between September and November, when the country will be hosting the Rugby World Cup.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 4, 2019
England not focused on revenge in upcoming Women's World Cup match against Japan
England insists it will not be seeking revenge for its heartbreaking defeat to Japan at the last Women’s World Cup when the teams meet at this year’s tournament, but it believes Japanese players will fear it more this time.
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Rugby
Jun 3, 2019
Brave Blossoms call up 42 players to squad
Japan coach Jamie Joseph named 42 players Monday that will form the basis of the Brave Blossoms squad for this year's Rugby World Cup.
Rugby
Jun 2, 2019
Japan relegated from World Rugby Sevens Series for 2020
Japan's run as a core team in rugby sevens' elite world tour came to an abrupt end on Sunday, when the team was relegated for next season.
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Rugby
May 31, 2019
Veteran coaches worry about future of Japanese rugby
Two leading coaches believe the Japan Rugby Football Union does not understand just how much of an impact this year's Rugby World Cup will have and say the policies currently in place will see rugby here suffer greatly following the tournament.
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Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
May 29, 2019
British stars expect Japan to be strong
With the 100-day-to-go milestone fast approaching, two well-known British rugby stars have said they think Japan will be one of the teams to watch out for at this year's Rugby World Cup.
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SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 27, 2019
Nadeshiko Japan departs for Women's World Cup in France
Nadeshiko Japan departed Monday from Tokyo's Haneda airport for the Women's World Cup in France, on the hunt to capture the winner's trophy for a second time.
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May 25, 2019
Kanoa Igarashi triumphs for first time on World Surf League's Championship Tour
Kanoa Igarashi became the first Japanese surfer to win an elite World Surf League's Championship Tour event on Saturday, when he topped the men's competition at the Corona Bali Protected.

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