Prime Minister Abe relishing Rugby World Cup legacy
The ninth Rugby World Cup is up and running and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzō Abe is confident it promises to be the best-ever tournament.
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Dream start for hosts Japan at Rugby World Cup
It was a perfect start for Japan at their home Rugby World Cup, defeating Russia 30-10 in the first game of the tournament in Pool A.
Japan ready for Rugby World Cup extravaganza
The ninth edition of the Rugby World Cup starts tomorrow in Japan, with organisers promising a glittering Opening Ceremony followed by the host nation's opening fixture against Russia.
Japan praised with 96 per cent of tickets sold for Rugby World Cup
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont is confident that the 2019 Rugby World Cup will be one of the great editions on every level, with more than 96 per cent of tickets for the event now sold.
World Rugby confirm £2 million raised for ChildFund
World Rugby and ChildFund, the principal charity partner for Rugby World Cup (RWC) 2019, have confirmed a record-breaking £2 million has been pledged to the innovative ChildFund Pass It Back programme.
World Rugby roll-out injury-prevention programme with Japan 2019 just days away
World Rugby has launched an injury-prevention programme called Activate, with the 2019 World Cup in Japan only 10 days away.
Another lower league rugby union player banned by UKAD
Welsh rugby union's Kyle Perry has become the latest rugby player suspended from all sport by United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) for four years after violating anti-doping laws.
Rugby star Dyantyi charged with doping offence after B-sample tests positive
South African rugby player Aphiwe Dyantyi has been formally charged with a doping offence after his B-sample returned positive.
All Blacks turn down chance to play for New Zealand at Tokyo 2020
New Zealand Rugby's head of high performance Mike Anthony has revealed that star players from the country's All Blacks squad turned down the chance to be part of the Tokyo 2020 sevens team.
Former IOC Executive Board member Ruggiero appointed to World Rugby Executive Committee
World Rugby has announced the appointment of former International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board member Angela Ruggiero as an independent member on its Executive Committee.
South African rugby ace Dyantyi faces ban after failing drugs test
South African rugby star Aphiwe Dyantyi is facing suspension after testing positive for an unspecified banned substance.
World Rugby introduce "gender neutral" names for flagship tournaments
World Rugby has announced that the names of its flagship World Cup competitions are to become "gender neutral" in both the 15s and sevens formats.
South Africa and Kenya win on opening day of Rugby Africa Women's Cup
Hosts South Africa and Kenya claimed victories on the opening day of the inaugural Rugby Africa Women's Cup in Johannesburg.
Qualification for 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup to get underway with inaugural Rugby Africa Women's Cup
Qualification for the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup is set to get underway tomorrow, beginning in Johannesburg with the new Rugby Africa Women's Cup.
World Rugby and International Rugby Players launch new load guidance as key injury-prevention initiative
World Rugby and International Rugby Players (IRP), supported by top coaches and players, have launched an innovative player load guidance programme to reduce the risk of injury through best-practice training load management.
