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If you were to live in Shin Yokohama full-time, you’d begin to notice three strong cultural currents flowing through the city. To start with, there’s Yokohama Arena — home to, among other…
By Patrick Parr
World Rugby announced on March 9 that despite the challenging time-zone for participating nations, Rugby World Cup 2019 hosted by Japan was the most-watched rugby event ever. From Japan’s opening victory on…
By Weekender Editor
Heroic isn’t an adjective typically attributed to sports teams that fall short of success, but it’s the most apt way to describe the performance of the Japanese players during the 2019 Rugby…
By David McElhinney
And that’s a wrap folks. Being a sports fan has to be one of humanity’s most irrational yet gratifying endeavors. I have run the full gamut of emotions over this past six…
South Africa convincingly defeated England 32-12 on Saturday to claim their third World Cup, equaling New Zealand’s record for most tournament wins. They also became the first side to be crowned champions…
By Matthew Hernon
With the Rugby World Cup Final between England and South Africa set to kick off tomorrow, we decided to sit down with a man who knows what it’s like to play in…
Aside from Typhoon Hagibis canceling three matches, thus far the rugby on display at the 2019 World Cup has been exemplary, just what the doctor ordered. And some nail-biting encounters and shocking…
The urban atmosphere of Tokyo can feel oppressive to those accustomed to a slower pace of life and a relaxing escape to the western suburb of Chofu is a great way to…
By Nick Narigon
The day Japan has been waiting for since July 2009, when the country’s fate was sealed as 2019 Rugby World Cup hosts, has arrived. After ten years of preparation and build-up, the host team…
Friday, September 20 Japan vs Russia (Pool A) | 19:45 | Tokyo Stadium Saturday, September 21 13:45 – Australia vs Fiji (Pool D) | Sapporo Dome 16:15 – France vs Argentina (Pool…
After Typhoon Faxai battered Tokyo on the eve of Sunday, September 8 – just 12 days out from the 2019 Rugby World Cup’s inaugural game – concerns have arisen about the tournament’s…
As Japan prepares for next month’s games, we ask the experts to weigh in on the build-up, the hurdles and the potential for reshaping the landscape of international rugby. “The God of…
