Revised roadmap set for Rugby World Cup 2019 following National Stadium loss Following a detailed analysis of the impact of the Japanese Government’s disappointing decision to remove the new National Stadium from the inventory of Rugby World Cup 2019 host venues, World Rugby has set out a revised roadmap for the Japan Rugby 2019 organising […]
Host cities and venues announced for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan A total of 12 venues will host matches Geographical spread across the length and breadth of the country Tournament legacy plans designed to grow the game in Japan and throughout Asia Excitement building ahead of first Rugby World Cup to be held in […]
Yokahama added to list of bids to stage RWC 2019 matches In a further boost to preparations for Rugby World Cup 2019, the iconic 72,000-seater stadium in Yokahama has been added to the list of bidders seeking to become venues for rugby’s pinnacle tournament. The late application, which came from Yokahama and the Kanagawa Prefecture, […]
Strong Interest in Japan 2019 as 14 Venues Apply to Host Matches Fourteen cities the length and breadth of Japan have applied to host matches at Rugby World Cup 2019, Japan Rugby 2019, the tournament’s organising body has announced. With the submission phase of the bidding process for the hosting of matches now closed, each […]
– Tournament to inspire participation in Asia with planning on track – Government, business and sport focused on outstanding event – Decade of sport underway in Japan as Tokyo hosts HSBC Sevens Organisers of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan believe that the tournament will provide the perfect platform to attract new fans to the […]