TOKYO: Japan 2019 was the most economically successful Rugby World Cup ever, with nearly £4.3 billion generated in economic output according to The economic impact of Rugby World Cup 2019 report published by EY Wednesday.
2019 Rugby World Cup
Sep 21, 2019 13:09
TOKYO: The 2019 Rugby World Cup has kicked off in Japan. Twenty teams are competing for the title.
In the tournament's opener on Friday, host Japan easily defeated Russia 30-10.
The teams are split into four pools, with the top two in each advancing to the knockout stages.
Japan is currently ranked 10th in the world, and will be hoping to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.