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Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
MEDIA RELEASES
Wed 24 June, 2020
· 5m
RWC 2019 delivers record economic, social and sporting outcomes for Japan
Japan 2019 was the most economically successful Rugby World Cup ever, with nearly £4.3 billion generated in economic output according to a report published by EY today.
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RWC 2019
Thu 28 May, 2020
· 2 min read
Rugby World Cup 2019 production wins TV award
RWC 2019 in Japan was the most watched rugby event ever with a global audience of more than 857 million people.
Japan v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Quarter Final
Rugby World Cup
Tue 12 May, 2020
· 2m
Rugby World Cup 2019 production shortlisted for TV Awards
Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan was the most watched rugby event ever with more than 857 million people around the world watching the action.
Japan v Scotland - Rugby World Cup 2019: Group A
Press releases
Wed 11 March, 2020
· 3m
New research links Japan’s Rugby World Cup hosting with national pride and excitement boost
Rugby World Cup hosting was a catalyst for national pride growth in Japan, capturing the imagination, growing rugby interest and leaving a positive legacy for the sport, according to the latest research.
England v Australia - Rugby World Cup 2019: Quarter Final
Press releases
Mon 9 March, 2020
· 4m
RWC 2019 sets new broadcast records and inspires new audiences
Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan was the most watched rugby event ever with more than 857 million people around the world watching the action via World Rugby’s network of rights-holding broadcast partners, an increase of 26 per cent from the previous tournament in England.
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Press releases
Wed 4 March, 2020
· 3m
RWC 2019 player welfare approach delivered significant concussion reduction
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has praised “hugely encouraging” player welfare results from RWC 2019 that demonstrate a 28 per cent reduction in overall concussion incidence and a 37 per cent reduction in tackle concussion incidence compared to the current elite competition average.
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Press releases
Wed 27 November, 2019
· 3m
Fun focus sees RWC 2019 social and digital content break new ground and records
World Rugby has announced record-breaking digital content viewing figures for Rugby World Cup 2019, confirming the tournament as one of the most watched and engaged sports events of the decade.
RWC 2023 meetings - November 2019
RWC 2023
Fri 22 November, 2019
· 2 min read
France 2023 sets sights on most impactful Rugby World Cup as preparations are praised
World Rugby has concluded its first official coordination meetings in Paris since the hosting ball was passed from Japan 2019 to France 2023 earlier this month, with the international federation praising continued strong progress.
World Rugby Awards
World Rugby Awards
Sun 3 November, 2019
· 8m
Du Toit and Scarratt named World Rugby Players of the Year 2019
South Africa’s Pieter-Steph du Toit and England’s Emily Scarratt have been named World Rugby Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year 2019 in association with Mastercard at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday.
World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year 2019 nominees
World Rugby Awards
Fri 1 November, 2019
· 6m
Nominees for World Rugby Players of the Year announced
Six nations are represented on the shortlists for the World Rugby Men's and Women's 15s Player of the Year awards in association with Mastercard, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards 2019 in Tokyo on Sunday.
World Rugby Team of the Year 2019 nominees
World Rugby Awards
Thu 31 October, 2019
· 5m
World Rugby Team and Coach of the Year nominees announced
The nominees for the World Rugby Team and Coach of the Year 2019 accolades have been revealed with Rugby World Cup 2019 hosts Japan and their coach Jamie Joseph joined by the four semi-finalists in England, South Africa, Wales and New Zealand on the shortlists.
Italy v Russia - CREDIT: Fotosportit.com / FIR
World Rugby Awards
Wed 30 October, 2019
· 3m
Shortlist revealed for IRP Try of the Year
The contenders for the International Rugby Players Try of the Year 2019 have been revealed, with the winner to be announced at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo on 3 November.
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