Tag: Rugby World Cup 2019

Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan was Most-watched Rugby Event Ever

World Rugby announced on March 9 that despite the challenging time-zone for participating nations, Rugby…

The Japan International Gay Rugby Samurai Warriors Take the Field

On October 4, 2019, The Japanese Rugby Football Union (JRFU) took a massive stride towards…

Rugby World Cup 2019 Wrap-up: What’s Next for Japan’s Top Players?

Heroic isn’t an adjective typically attributed to sports teams that fall short of success, but…

10 Things I Never Thought I’d See at the 2019 Rugby World Cup

And that’s a wrap folks. Being a sports fan has to be one of humanity’s…

10 Rugby Stars Sing Praises for Japan Following World Cup

Shortly after arriving in Japan for Rugby World Cup 2019, the Welsh national team was…

Top 20 Highlights from Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan

South Africa convincingly defeated England 32-12 on Saturday to claim their third World Cup, equaling…

Ex-England Great Simon Shaw Weighs In Ahead of Rugby World Cup 2019’s Final Showdown

With the Rugby World Cup Final between England and South Africa set to kick off…

Saitama’s Rugby Town: Exploring in and Around Kumagaya City

Saitama, Tokyo’s quiet neighboring prefecture to the northwest, typically hides in the doldrums of Japan’s…

After an Exciting Weekend of Rugby World Cup Action Only Two Teams Remain

The second-to-last weekend of Japan’s time hosting the Rugby World Cup was full of thrilling…

TW’s Rugby Guide for Americans and Other Idiots Part II: Rise of the Jackal

Last week TW’s British creative director Liam Ramshaw, who has a long and storied career…

South Africa Ends Japan’s Cinderella Run at the Rugby World Cup Quarterfinals

In the end it was a game too far for Japan. The Brave Blossoms have…

TW’s Rugby Guide for Americans and Other Idiots

Our American editor Nick Narigon jumped on the rugby bandwagon this week after watching Japan defeat…

Rugby World Cup: Quarterfinal Matchups & Key Players to Watch

England v Australia (Saturday 16:15, Oita) Australia’s 33-13 victory over England at the 2015 World…

Argentina Fans Rugby World Cup 2019

Meet the Fans: The Faces of Rugby World Cup 2019

Aside from Typhoon Hagibis canceling three matches, thus far the rugby on display at the…

A Look Back: TW Interview with Former Japan Rugby Coach Eddie Jones

Originally published July 17, 2013 He guided Australia to the World Cup final in 2003…