TOKYO (Reuters) - World Rugby is looking to use the success of this year's world cup tournament in Japan as a springboard for developing nations to play more matches against the established elite.

Lapasset, who is also the chairman of Rugby World Cup Limited (RCWL), and the rest of the IRB delegation will meet with key stakeholders involved in the tournament as rugby's showpiece event gets set ...

(CNN)It's a short ride from Kyoto to Osaka. And like all our other rail journeys throughout Japan, we accessorized the experience with snacks from 7-Eleven. My rugby friends Nathan and Josh were ...

As the Rugby World Cup pauses for breath between the groups stages and knockout rounds, now seems a good time to reflect on what’s been an eventful tournament so far. Host Japan has been the surprise ...

Canon have been announced as a sponsor of the 2019 Rugby World Cup ©Canon Canon first partnered with World Rugby to support England 2015, which was claimed to be a record-breaking edition of the sport ...

FEW PEOPLE expected Japan to embrace this year’s Rugby World Cup, the first to be held outside of the sport’s traditional heartlands, to the extent that it has. Its popularity is in large part down to ...

Japan has gone rugby-mad as the country hosts the World Cup. It's the first time that an Asian country has hosted the Rugby World Cup. The opening ceremonies featured kabuki dancers and a children’s ...

Prince Harry is set to visit Japan Saturday for the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final between England and South Africa. This will be Duke of Sussex's first official visit to the country, according to a press ...

Prince Harry arrived in Japan on Saturday for the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final between England and South Africa. This is the Duke of Sussex's first official visit to the country, according to a press ...