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.

(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 ...

Japan has been a fan favorite at the last two Rugby World Cups for its underdog victories over top-tier teams. Its win over the Springboks in 2015 has passed into lore (and a movie) as the Miracle of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Japan players and management celebrate after defeating Scotland 28-21 in their Rugby World Cup Pool A game at International ...

The draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup will take place in May at Kyoto's State Guest House ©Japan 2019 World Rugby and Japan 2019 have confirmed that the pool draw will take place in Kyoto's State ...

A film has been made about the last time South Africa and Japan met at the Rugby World Cup. 2019 Rugby World Cup final: predictions, betting odds, pre-tournament winner picks Rugby World Cup: ...

Ren and G, a father and son pair, are based on traditional storytelling characters from ancient Japanese culture and are said to embody rugby's values of integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline and ...

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 ...