Rugby
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The Leading Storylines Ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France. The Big Kickoff Is on Friday
France may never have a better chance to win a Rugby World Cup. The same for Ireland. New Zealand an...
September 6, 2023
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Australia Ready to Match Powerful Georgian Forward Game
Sept 4 (Reuters) - Australia are not thinking about their five-match losing streak as they head into...
September 6, 2023
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Rugby-Tearful Chalureau Denies Racism as France Gear Up for All Blacks Clash
RUEIL MALMAISON, France, Sept 4 (Reuters) - French lock Bastien Chalureau insisted on Monday he is n...
September 5, 2023
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Rugby World Cup Teams Gather across France Ahead of Tournament’s Start This Week
PARIS (AP) — The All Blacks perform the haka at a cemetery in northern France as a tribute to soldie...
September 5, 2023
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A Capsule Look at All 20 Rugby World Cup Teams in France
Captain: Antoine Dupont. Regarded as the best player in the world, for which he has been well reward...
September 5, 2023
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‘Ferrari’ Matsushima Looking to Drive Japan’s Challenge
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — Kotaro Matsushima is the “Ferrari” who helped drive Japan to the 2019 Rugby World...
September 3, 2023
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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
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Rugby Fans Wished Japan’s National Squad Good Luck at a Send-Off Event in Tokyo Ahead of the World Cup
Hundreds of rugby fans wished Japan’s national squad good luck at a send-off event in central Tokyo ...
August 17, 2023
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Leitch, Matsushima, Himeno Named in Brave Blossoms World Cup Squad
The Brave Blossoms squad heading to the Rugby World Cup in France next month will include Michael Le...
August 15, 2023
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Japan Passes Hard Test from Scrappy Tonga
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan saw off a spirited Tongan side with a 21-16 Pacific Nations Cup victory at H...
July 31, 2023
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Tokyo Rugby Club Caught in Bar Scandal
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — Japanese rugby club Hino Red Dolphins said Friday it would suspend operations aft...
February 5, 2023
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England turn on the style to thrash Japan 52-13
LONDON (Reuters) - England put last week’s ragged defeat by Argentina firmly behind them when they r...
November 13, 2022
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Japan puts up brave fight in tough loss to All Blacks
Japan put up a tough fight but was denied a first-ever win over New Zealand when the powerful All Bl...
October 29, 2022
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Corporate group to rebuild Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium in Tokyo
The aging Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Stadium in Tokyo will be rebuilt at a new location by a gro...
August 23, 2022
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Big 2nd half helps France top Japan 42-23 in 1st test
AICHI, Japan (AP) — France broke out of a 13-13 halftime deadlock, scoring four second-half tries Sa...
July 3, 2022
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