It’s arrived at the Rugby World Cup via bike as two rugby fans cycled 20,000 kilometers from Twickenham, London, to Tokyo, Japan. The mammoth journey has taken 231 days, spanning two continents ...

South Africa's wing Cheslin Kolbe (L) runs to score a try during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Italy at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Shizuoka on October 4 ...

Japan surprised the rugby world and enthused the host nation with a stunning come-from-behind victory over much-fancied Ireland in the 2019 World Cup. The 19-12 victory has given the underdog ...

The 2019 Rugby World Cup has revealed to Japan that rugby, too often a forgotten sport, could have a place in the country’s professional leagues and could regain its popularity with youth.

The 2019 Rugby World Cup features 20 teams. The top three finishers in each of the four pools at the 2015 World Cup qualified automatically, while the remaining teams won out in the qualifying stages.

(CNN)Y'all drink a lot. That's my first big takeaway from five nights in Japan for the Rugby World Cup. I'm new to the sport. I've never played. I'd never even been to a match before Japan 2019 ...

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He adds: "Asia has 60% of the world population, and we really want to make sure the Rugby World Cup in Japan 2019 will contribute to the develop of rugby in Asia, and eventually into the world.

For a sport renowned for bruising runs and thumping tackles, the mascots for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan are on the softer side. Described as mythical, lion-like creatures that “bring ...

The Rugby World Cup 2019 Organising Committee and Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) on Wednesday announced the launch of the Dream Beyond 2019 Future Plan under the umbrella of World Rugby’s global ...

With one year to go until the first Rugby World Cup in Asia, the events governing body has admitted Japan 2019 has been the most challenging they have had to organise.

He adds: "Asia has 60% of the world population, and we really want to make sure the Rugby World Cup in Japan 2019 will contribute to the develop of rugby in Asia, and eventually into the world.