Rugby WC 2019: Scotland-Japan to go ahead despite Typhoon Hagibis
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby WC 2019: Scotland-Japan to go ahead despite Typhoon Hagibis

The Hindu  

Scotland's crucial Rugby World Cup clash with host Japan will go ahead as scheduled following the passing of Typhoon Hagibis. However, quarterfinal hopeful Scotland will take to the field to face Japan at Yokohama International Stadium, World Rugby and Japan Rugby 2019 Organising Committee announced on the day of the game. Full assessment confirms venue is ready to host big Pool A match following the passing of Typhoon Hagibis.#RWC2019#JPNvSCOhttps://t.co/gmuGuJSfot — Rugby World Cup October 13, 2019 "The decision was taken following a comprehensive assessment of the venue and associated infrastructure on Sunday morning in partnership with the Host City," a statement read. "World Rugby and the Japan Rugby 2019 Organising Committee would like to thank everyone involved for their significant efforts to enable the match to be played as scheduled following one of largest and most powerful typhoons to hit Japan in recent years."

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Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: Japan vs Argentina result and reaction as Pumas book quarter-final place
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Rugby World Cup 2023 LIVE: Japan vs Argentina result and reaction as Pumas book quarter-final place

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Eddie Jones expected England vs Japan Rugby World Cup draw in sign of how tier two teams are closing in
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Eddie Jones expected England vs Japan Rugby World Cup draw in sign of how tier two teams are closing in

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Japan's Rugby World Cup heroes set for Twickenham date next autumn
5 years, 2 months ago

Japan's Rugby World Cup heroes set for Twickenham date next autumn

Daily Mail  

England are set to play Japan's World Cup heroes at Twickenham next year with the RFU in talks about staging an additional autumn international. The RFU have already announced games against New Zealand, Argentina and Australia for next November, but have one slot available for a match against a tier two nation which is set to go to Japan. England …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Best player and game, try of the tournament so far and the moments to remember
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Japan provided stunning respite with huge win: Sportsmail's pool stage verdict from Rugby World Cup
5 years, 2 months ago

Japan provided stunning respite with huge win: Sportsmail's pool stage verdict from Rugby World Cup

Daily Mail  

The Rugby World Cup quarter-final line-up has now been finalised after hosts Japan booked their place in the knockout stages with a barnstorming victory over Scotland on Sunday in Yokohama. BEST OCCASION Japan beating Ireland was epic, but Sunday's win over Scotland, in the circumstances, was perhaps even more momentous. Japan's victory over Scotland to book their place in the …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan coach Jamie Joseph says destruction caused by Typhoon Hagibis motivated his players to beat Scotland
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan coach Jamie Joseph says destruction caused by Typhoon Hagibis motivated his players to beat Scotland

Firstpost  

Japan coach Jamie Joseph said Sunday that his players were driven to make Rugby World Cup history after waking to the devastation caused by this weekend’s massive typhoon. Tokyo: Japan coach Jamie Joseph said Sunday that his players were driven to make Rugby World Cup history after waking to the devastation caused by this weekend’s massive typhoon. Those sorts of …

A deserving Japan reaches first Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
5 years, 2 months ago

A deserving Japan reaches first Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

Associated Press  

YOKOHAMA, Japan — When Michael Leitch thanked everyone for supporting his team, he meant absolutely everyone in Japan. His team got the chance to play the game that would prove it was a worthy World Cup quarterfinalist, and he inspired them to take it bravely with a 28-21 win over Scotland on Sunday night, about 24 hours after the destructive …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan beats Scotland 28-21 in thriller
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Japan beats Scotland 28-21 in thriller

The Hindu  

Japan left Scotland standing with an electrifying performance in Yokohama that carried it through to the Rugby World Cup 2019 quarterfinals for the first time. But Japan's stunning victory over the Boks in its last World Cup meeting will colour the build-up to that game, and based on this showing the Rugby Championship winner could have its hands full. FULL …

Japan v Scotland to go ahead at World Cup in wake of typhoon
5 years, 2 months ago

Japan v Scotland to go ahead at World Cup in wake of typhoon

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A third Rugby World Cup game in Japan was canceled before organizers decided it was safe enough for the tournament host to play Scotland at Yokohama on Sunday, a night after a deadly typhoon devastated parts of Japan. Rugby World Cup organizers made the decision at 6 a.m. local time to cancel the last Pool B game between …

Scotland's Rugby World Cup clash against Japan to go with fans also able to attend
5 years, 2 months ago

Scotland's Rugby World Cup clash against Japan to go with fans also able to attend

Daily Mail  

World Rugby have given the green light for Japan's game with Scotland to go ahead - and 75,000 fans will be able to attend after a last minute call from local transport authorities. Scotland's clash against Japan will go ahead with fans present despite Typhoon Hagibis Back in Japan's team hotel, the team went about their day fully expecting the …

Canada rugby players help typhoon clean-up after game canceled in Japan
5 years, 2 months ago

Canada rugby players help typhoon clean-up after game canceled in Japan

CNN  

CNN — Canadian rugby players helped with recovery efforts in Kamaishi, Japan following the cancellation of their match, which was called off because of the threat of Typhoon Hagibis. #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/jdXQlyD2ZM — Rugby World Cup October 13, 2019 The storm weakened to a tropical depression as it continued to move across central Japan on Sunday. According to the Prime Minister’s …

Japan, a day after Typhoon Hagibis, reaches historic rugby World Cup quarterfinal
5 years, 2 months ago

Japan, a day after Typhoon Hagibis, reaches historic rugby World Cup quarterfinal

CNN  

CNN — Ravaged by Typhoon Hagibis, Japan perhaps got the huge lift it needed when its rugby team beat Scotland 28-21 on home soil to reach a first ever World Cup quarterfinal. #JPNvSCO pic.twitter.com/jS0pu1hv3r — Rugby World Cup October 13, 2019 With three games already canceled this weekend because of the storm – downgraded to a tropical depression Sunday – …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Rugby chiefs braced for legal action over cancelled World Cup matches
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Rugby chiefs braced for legal action over cancelled World Cup matches

Daily Mail  

World Rugby are facing possible legal action whatever decision they make regarding Scotland's scheduled Pool A clash with Japan on Sunday. Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Mark Dodson threatened to seek legal redress on Friday if the decisive game in Yokohama is cancelled because of Typhoon Hagibis. Scotland's upcoming game against Japan may be cancelled because of Typhoon Hagibis Typhoon …

Rugby World Cup 2019: World Rugby slams Scotland's legal threat over possible cancellation of Japan clash due to Typhoon Hagibis
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: World Rugby slams Scotland's legal threat over possible cancellation of Japan clash due to Typhoon Hagibis

Firstpost  

World Rugby slammed Scotland over a “disappointing” threat of legal action on Friday as tempers flared over fears their pivotal game with World Cup hosts Japan will be cancelled because of a typhoon. Tokyo: World Rugby slammed Scotland over a “disappointing” threat of legal action on Friday as tempers flared over fears their pivotal game with World Cup hosts Japan …

Japan, Scots would be unified in hearing 2 words: Game on
5 years, 2 months ago

Japan, Scots would be unified in hearing 2 words: Game on

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A super typhoon could set the scene for a fierce storm of a different kind if Scotland doesn’t get the chance to play host nation Japan for a spot in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. Scottish rugby officials have forecast legal action if Sunday’s game in Yokohama is cancelled, vowing not to be collateral damage of a potentially …

Rugby World Cup news: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend sits out captain Stuart McInally
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup news: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend sits out captain Stuart McInally

Daily Mail  

Scotland have named their side for their final Pool A clash at the Rugby World Cup against Japan in Yokohama - despite the looming threat the game could be cancelled. Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has named his squad to face Japan on Sunday TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT Here is your Scotland team to face Japan in our final #RWC2019 Pool A …

Rugby World Cup news: Scotland ready to take legal action to ensure vital game with Japan goes ahead
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup news: Scotland ready to take legal action to ensure vital game with Japan goes ahead

Daily Mail  

The eye of Typhoon Hagibis is not due to strike until this lunchtime, but the storm continued to rip through the World Cup as nations demanded more answers about cancelled Tests. Italy’s campaign has been cut short and Scotland could be the next victims, with World Rugby set to decide by midnight tonight whether to cancel tomorrow’s crunch game with …

World Rugby must do whatever it takes to put on Scotland vs Japan
5 years, 2 months ago

World Rugby must do whatever it takes to put on Scotland vs Japan

Daily Mail  

The world of rugby needs to come together over the coming days, just as it did following the Christchurch earthquake in 2011. John Barclay and Co need to face Japan for the credibility of the Rugby World Cup in Japan Typhoon Hagibis is heading for the country and there is doubt over whether the game is on That spirit of …

Rugby World Cup cancels 2 games ahead of expected typhoon
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup cancels 2 games ahead of expected typhoon

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Well before a potentially devastating typhoon was expected to hit Japan, it ruined Italy’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinal ambitions and the hopes of one of the sport’s longest-serving veterans. “Sure, everyone might think that Italy versus New Zealand being canceled counts for nothing because we’d have lost anyway, but we deserved to be respected as a team.” The …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Scotland coach hopes organisers do ‘all they can’ to make Japan clash happen despite typhoon
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Scotland coach hopes organisers do ‘all they can’ to make Japan clash happen despite typhoon

Firstpost  

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has urged World Cup chiefs “to do all they can” to make sure his side’s must-win match against Japan is played as an incoming super typhoon threatens to end their campaign. Tokyo: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has urged World Cup chiefs “to do all they can” to make sure his side’s must-win match against Japan is …

Rugby World Cup 2019: England-France, New Zealand-Italy games cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: England-France, New Zealand-Italy games cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis

The Hindu  

England's Rugby World Cup showdown against France and New Zealand's clash with Italy have been cancelled due to the pending threat of Typhoon Hagibis. World Rugby announced the two pool fixtures scheduled for Saturday will not take place on "safety grounds" as the typhoon bears down on Japan, but Ireland's game against Samoa in Fukuoka is to be played. Thursday's …

Scots would be 'furious' if do-or-die World Cup clash with Japan is cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis
5 years, 3 months ago

Scots would be 'furious' if do-or-die World Cup clash with Japan is cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis

Daily Mail  

SRU chiefs would be 'furious' if Scotland's crucial World Cup clash with Japan falls foul of Typhoon Hagibis and remain confident the game will be played even if it is delayed by 24 hours. England's World Cup clash with France in Yokohama on Saturday is already off — the first time in the 32-year history of the tournament that a …

The World Cup risks being blown away and that's not unlucky... it's a scandal
5 years, 3 months ago

The World Cup risks being blown away and that's not unlucky... it's a scandal

Daily Mail  

There are a lot of surprising things about Japan. It should come as no surprise to anyone that this World Cup is disrupted by typhoon season The heavy rains are coming and England's final group game has been cancelled Sometimes they get away with a little rearrangement; other storms bring calamity. That the 2019 Rugby World Cup now risks being …

Japan GP, Rugby World Cup could be hit by Typhoon Hagibis
5 years, 3 months ago

Japan GP, Rugby World Cup could be hit by Typhoon Hagibis

The Hindu  

A super typhoon among the most powerful in decades was set to hit Japan this holiday weekend, weather officials warned Wednesday, and could severely disrupt both the Rugby World Cup and Formula One Grand Prix. Typhoon Hagibis, currently classed as “violent” -- the top end of Japan's storm scale -- is on track to directly hit part of Japan's east …

Japan has caught World Cup fever but when the show rolls on, will rugby get kicked into touch?
5 years, 3 months ago

Japan has caught World Cup fever but when the show rolls on, will rugby get kicked into touch?

Daily Mail  

As fans poured out of the Tokyo Stadium on Saturday, Team No-Side were dutifully on parade. The Japan team have been front page news and World Cup fever is sweeping the nation The only payment in kind is a jacket and polo shirt, with Rugby World Cup branding. In 1995, a largely native Japanese team lost 145-17 to New Zealand …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Knockout stage predictions, home nations performances and more
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Knockout stage predictions, home nations performances and more

Daily Mail  

With 20 pool games played and 20 more to go, the 2019 Rugby World Cup has already delivered its fair share of shocks, upsets, brilliance and farce in Japan. Wales are enjoying a successful tournament so far with two important pool stage wins Are New Zealand living up to their billing as favourites? For scintillating, devastating team play, see New …

Rugby World Cup 2019 results: Japan see off Russia in opening fixture
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019 results: Japan see off Russia in opening fixture

The Independent  

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