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 statement read: "Based on the latest detailed information from the tournament's independent weather experts, Hagibis is predicted to be the biggest typhoon of the 2019 season and is highly likely to cause considerable disruption in the Tokyo, Yokohama and City of Toyota areas throughout Saturday, including likely public transport shutdown or disruption." — Rugby World Cup October 10, 2019 World Rugby chief operating officer and tournament director Alan Gilpin told the media: "This is a complex and dynamic situation which we have been monitoring extremely closely with the assistance of our weather information experts.

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Jaco Peyper not considered for semi-finals following Vahaamahina elbow picture
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Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand 46-14 Ireland
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Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand 46-14 Ireland

The Hindu  

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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  

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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  

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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 …

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
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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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Eddie Jones reveals England will escape Tokyo to return to pre-World Cup training camp location
5 years, 3 months ago

Eddie Jones reveals England will escape Tokyo to return to pre-World Cup training camp location

Daily Mail  

England coach Eddie Jones has revealed that England will escape the dangers of Super Typhoon Hagibis by leaving Tokyo to return to their pre-World Cup training camp location in Miyazaki. Eddie Jones has spoken out after England's World Cup Pool C clash with France was called off Typhoon Hagibis is being put on par with a category 5 hurricane with …

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: England thrashes 14-man USA 45-7
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: England thrashes 14-man USA 45-7

The Hindu  

England made it two wins from two at the Rugby World Cup as it scored seven tries during a 45-7 rout of the United States in Kobe on Thursday that saw the Eagles receive the first red card of the tournament. First-half tries from stand-in captain George Ford, Billy Vunipola and Luke Cowan-Dickie gave England a 19-0 lead at the …

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

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World Rugby promises 'unique' opening ceremony as Japan 2019 kicks off in Tokyo
5 years, 3 months ago

World Rugby promises 'unique' opening ceremony as Japan 2019 kicks off in Tokyo

The Telegraph  

The Rugby World Cup opening ceremony is promising festivities like none ever seen in keeping with the tournament being the first held in both Asia and a tier-two nation. Yet despite World Rugby describing the opening ceremony as “unique” and drawing deeply on Japanese culture, familiar faces will be present to link rugby’s bold vision of expanding the sport globally …

2019 World Cup 1st semi-final, India vs New Zealand, Weather forecast: Rain threat looms large in Manchester
5 years, 6 months ago

2019 World Cup 1st semi-final, India vs New Zealand, Weather forecast: Rain threat looms large in Manchester

India TV News  

India and New Zealand are set to fight each other out in the 1st semi-final of the 2019 World Cup in Manchester but the high-octane clash could well be affected by rain. Much like the league game between India and New Zealand, the weather could again play a huge role in the semi-final game at Old Trafford throughout the day. …

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