TOKYO (Reuters) - World Rugby is looking to use the success of this year's world cup tournament in Japan as a springboard for developing nations to play more matches against the established elite.

While Japan would be the first nation in Asia to host the Rugby Union World Cup in 2019, the third largest global sporting event would prop up the country’s economy. The event’s organisers are ...

Japan has gone rugby-mad as the country hosts the World Cup. It's the first time that an Asian country has hosted the Rugby World Cup. The opening ceremonies featured kabuki dancers and a children’s ...

The Scottish Rugby Union faces a hearing after comments made about the potential impact of Typhoon Hagibis at the Rugby World Cup.

Prince Harry arrived in Japan on Saturday for the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final between England and South Africa. This is the Duke of Sussex's first official visit to the country, according to a press ...

Forget the talk of America being a ‘Sleeping Giant’ of Rugby Union – we just hit the snooze button again. While Australia ...