2019 Rugby World Cup: 1.53 million tickets sold (85%) 50 days before kick-off

"With 50 days to kick-off the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan (on 20/09/2019), the organizers confirm that 85% of the 1.8 million tickets have been sold and more than 400,000 international visitors are expected," stated World Rugby, on 01/08/2019.

"The latest independent research confirms awareness of the tournament within the country has...