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.

As the eyes of the rugby world focus on Japan for the final stages of the Rugby World Cup, back in the UK, six teams will go head-to-head in what’s being billed as rugby’s answer to big-hitting, short ...

New Zealand's Beauden Barrett and England's Owen Farrell. England will play against New Zealand in their 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final match on October 26 in Japan. Will the northern or the southern ...

South Africa's Faf de Klerk and England's Ben Youngs. England play South Africa in the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup final at the International Stadium Yokohama on November 2. England vs South Africa ...

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 ...

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

South Africa produced a stunning performance to clinch the 2019 Rugby World Cup on Saturday, comfortably beating England 32-12 in Yokohama, Japan. The first half was a tetchy affair, with both sides ...

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 ...