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Rugby World Cup stadiums: Where are matches being played?
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Monday, 16 September 2019 03:01
Floating pitches, volcano views and cities named after car companies.These are just a few of the things awaiting fans at the 12 venues for Asia's first ever Rugby World Cup.The final will take place in Yokohama, close to Tokyo, but perhaps the most moving stadium is in Kamaishi, on the site where a tsunami destroyed two schools in 2011. Pool…
Wales training session in Japan attracts 15,000 crowd
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Monday, 16 September 2019 01:21
A crowd of more than 15,000 people watched Wales' first training session in Japan for the Rugby World Cup.Queues stretching more than a kilometre began building up three hours before the open run-out at Kitakyushu Stadium.The local population have clearly embraced the Wales team, singing the Welsh national anthem and the hymn Calon Lân as Warren Gatland's squad undertook their…
Scotland forward Denton retires following concussion
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Sunday, 15 September 2019 23:30
Scotland forward David Denton has been forced to retire from rugby on the advice of doctors.The 29-year-old back row has been advised to quit following a concussion he sustained playing for Leicester Tigers in October."Of course, it is devastating that my rugby career is ending," Denton told the Scottish Rugby Union website. The national team's coach Gregor Townsend said: "We're…
Emotional finish to Ironman for Thomas
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Sunday, 15 September 2019 12:36
Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas has finished an emotional and gruelling triathlon challenge - on the day he revealed he has HIV.The former Wales captain said he was determined to complete the Ironman event in Pembrokeshire to help dismiss the stigma some still attach to the disease.He captured the hearts of the crowds in Tenby, who cheered him around the…
Wales using baby oil on rugby balls to prepare for humidity at World Cup
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Sunday, 15 September 2019 14:18
Wales have been covering rugby balls in baby oil to prepare for humidity at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.The technique is among a number tried as Wales build-up to their Pool D tournament opener against Georgia on Monday, 23 September in Tokyo City."We've been using wet balls and been using baby oil on them as well," said coach Warren…
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