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Rugby World Cup 2019
International rugby fans set to descend on Japan for Rugby World Cup
With less the six months to go, Rugby World Cup 2019 is set to attract the largest number of foreign fans in the tournament’s history with more than 600,000 of the 1.8 million available tickets expected to be held by international fans making the journey to Japan to be part… Read
DHL partners ChildFund to enable children and youth in Japan to play, learn and grow through rugby
Child and youth-focused aid agency ChildFund and DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, have announced a new partnership to provide more opportunities for children in Asia to learn valuable life skills through rugby. Under the agreement, DHL Express will take a leading role in funding and supporting… Read
Final RWC 2019 team camps announced
Communities across Japan are set to experience the unique aspect of hosting Rugby World Cup 2019 teams following the announcement of the tournament’s finalised list of team camps. The 55 training and accommodation facilities will provide the optimum base from which teams can prepare for their pool matches and knockout… Read
Land Rover, JRFU join forces to help grow game ahead of RWC 2019
Land Rover, a Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2019, and the Japan Rugby Football Union have announced a new partnership which sees Land Rover become the first official partner of Impact Beyond, the legacy and rugby development program of World Rugby in the build-up to Rugby World Cup 2019.… Read
After two rounds, the Americas Rugby Championship breaking records, reaching out to new fans on social, digital platforms
The Americas Rugby Championship’s pulsating start is proving successful in attracting and engaging a new young audience across North and South America with record social and digital media engagement in the opening two rounds. The positive results have been driven by a digital-first marketing strategy designed to enhance the reach… Read
Suntory Holdings appointed official soft drinks supplier of RWC 2019
World Rugby has announced the appointment of Suntory Holdings Limited as the official soft drinks supplier for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. A major player in the Japanese soft drinks market, Suntory is an important supporter of rugby within the host nation through the domestic Top League competition, owning… Read
Globe-trotting Lyn Jones spearheading Russian evolution
Lyn Jones has travelled the world as a player and coach, but the next leg of his rugby journey promises to be his most exciting yet. As head coach of Russia, Jones has been handed the opportunity to join fellow Welshman Lynn Howells (formerly Romania) and Phil Davies (Namibia) in… Read
Kobe Mayor Kizo Hisamoto shares his view of the future
In 2018, the City of Kobe marked the 150th anniversary of its port, which has become a key hub of global trade and the gateway to western Japan. With the Rugby World Cup (RWC) bringing matches to the area in September, even more eyes will be on Japan’s seventh-largest city. To… Read
Yokohama: Everything you need to know about the main host city for the Rugby World Cup
One of the Rugby World Cup’s main host cities, the laid-back port-side city of Yokohama is a wonderful vacation destination and an ideal base from which to discover and experience Japan. Despite being situated just over 30 minutes (24 kilometers) from Shibuya, Tokyo, and technically classified as part of the… Read
Webb Ellis Cup visits Malaysia for the first time
As part of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Impact Beyond legacy program, 18,000 people in Malaysia have had their first taste of rugby. In December it was revealed that the program had reached its target of one million new participants in Asia. With eight months to go until Rugby World Cup… Read
