Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan

Published on : 15/08/2019
by : Japan Experience

When and Where with a Japan Rail Pass

Japan will host the Rugby World Cup this year from 20 september to 2 November. Order your Japan Rail Pass

Rugby World Cup 2019 Schedule

Japan will host the Rugby World Cup this year from 20 september to 2 November.

WHERE ?

Twelve stadiums distributed from north (Hokkaido) to south (Kyushu) will host matches.The opening match will be held at Tokyo Stadium and the final will take place at the International Stadium Yokohama.

Rubgy World Cup 2019 in Japan with a Japan Rail Pass

WHEN ?

The teams are divided in 4 pools :

Pool A : Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Russia, Samoa

Pool B : New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Namibia, Canada

Pool C : England, France, Argentina, Usa, Tonga

Pool D : Australia, Wales, Georgia, Fiji, Uruguay

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