Hanazono Rugby Stadium
City: Osaka Prefecture, Higashi-Osaka City
Address: 1-1-1 Matsubaraminami, Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture 578-0923
Capacity: 24,000
Completed: 1929
Match schedule:
|
Sunday 22 September |
14:15 |
(JST) |
Italy v Namibia |
|
Saturday 28 September |
13:45 |
(JST) |
Argentina v Tonga |
|
Thursday 03 October |
14:15 |
(JST) |
Georgia v Fiji |
|
Sunday 13 October |
14:45 |
(JST) |
USA v Tonga |
Introduction:
With its long history dating back to 1929 and as the home of Japanese High School Rugby, Hanazono holds a special place in the hearts of all Japanese rugby fans and is considered by many as the spiritual home of Japanese rugby. Millions of Japanese rugby fans can trace their first memories of rugby back to classic matches played on this historic turf. Having undergone extensive refurbishment ahead of the tournament, Hanazono will write another thrilling chapter in its proud history as it hosts four Rugby World Cup 2019 matches
Summary of events:
Rugby matches only
- 2001 Japan national team vs. Wales 23,000 people
- 2003 Japan vs. Korea 15,000
- JWC Fiji vs. Italy, France vs. South Africa 6,396 people
- 2013 Japan vs. Wales 20,152 people