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RWC 2019Japan begins road to RWC 2015
(JR 2019) Friday 19 April 2013Japan will embark on an exciting journey this weekend as they bid to qualify and then be successful at Rugby World Cup 2015.
RWC 2019RWC 2019 venue process announced
(IRB.COM) Thursday 20 December 2012Rugby World Cup 2019 Tournament Organiser, Japan Rugby 2019 (JR 2019) has announced details of the policy and timeline for venue selection.
RWC 2019Innovative National Stadium to boost RWC 2019
(IRB.COM) Friday 16 November 2012The selection of a futuristic and innovative design for the redevelopment of Tokyo's National Stadium is a boost for RWC 2019 preparations.
RWC 2015Brave Blossoms look to RWC 2015 and beyond
(Other) Friday 20 July 2012For Thailand and the rest of Asian rugby, the road to RWC 2015 qualification has a big obstacle in it ... Japan.
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RWC 2019 preparations boosted by key decision
(RUGBY WORLD CUP) Tuesday 19 June 2012Japan's hosting of Rugby World Cup 2019 has been given a boost with application for Public Incorporated Foundation status.
JR 2019 Board hold first meeting
(IRB) Tuesday 5 June 2012The Japan Rugby 2019 Board hold their first meeting in Tokyo as RWC 2019 planning gathers momentum.
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Japan 2019 to be a World Cup for all of Asia
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Tuesday 17 April 2012Japan Rugby 2019 General Manager Koji Tokumasu insists that Rugby World Cup 2019 will be a tournament for all of Asia, not just Japan.
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RWC 2019 planning gathers momentum
(IRB.COM) Monday 2 April 2012Planning and preparation for Japan hosting RWC 2019 continues to gather pace with key meetings taking place in Tokyo this week.
RWC 2019 makes mark in the Cloud
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Monday 24 October 2011Japan Rugby 2019 Organising Committee celebrated the hosting of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan at ‘The Cloud’ in Auckland, New Zealand.
RWC 2019 Organising Committee announced
(IRB.COM) Thursday 11 November 2010Japan’s preparations to host RWC 2019 step up with the appointment of the President and senior officials of their Organising Committee.
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Full cross-party support for RWC 2019
(IRB.COM) Friday 30 July 2010One year after Japan was awarded RWC 2019, preparations are boosted by full cross-party and business sector support.
Japan begins road to RWC 2019
(RUGBY WORLD CUP) Monday 2 November 2009The Japan Rugby Football Union and Rugby World Cup Limited officially begin the countdown to Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.
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England and Japan handed Rugby World Cups
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Tuesday 28 July 2009The IRB Council awards Rugby World Cup 2015 to England and Rugby World Cup 2019 to Japan, ratifying RWC Ltd's recommendation of last month.
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RWC 2015/2019: Reaction
(RUGBY WORLD CUP) Tuesday 28 July 2009Reaction from the Unions and Rugby World Cup Ltd as the IRB Council votes on which two nations will host the tournaments in 2015 and 2019.
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RWC 2015/2019 Tender Presentation Reaction
(RUGBY WORLD CUP) Wednesday 13 May 2009Lawrence Dallagio, Sergio Parisse, John Kirwan and Morne du Plessis give their reaction after presenting bids to host RWC 2015 or 2019.