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  • The Leading Storylines Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France. The Big Kickoff Is on Friday

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    TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — Kotaro Matsushima is the “Ferrari” who helped drive Japan to the 2019 Rugby World...

    September 3, 2023

  • Japan’s Rugby Team Arrives in France ahead of World Cup

    TOULOUSE, France — Japan’s national team has arrived at its training base in Toulouse, France, ahead...

    September 3, 2023

  • Rugby Fans Wished Japan’s National Squad Good Luck at a Send-Off Event in Tokyo Ahead of the World Cup

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    August 17, 2023

  • Leitch, Matsushima, Himeno Named in Brave Blossoms World Cup Squad

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    TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — Japanese rugby club Hino Red Dolphins said Friday it would suspend operations aft...

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    AICHI, Japan (AP) — France broke out of a 13-13 halftime deadlock, scoring four second-half tries Sa...

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