Rugby World Cup: the ninth edition hosted in Japan from 20/09 to 02/11/2019

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The 2019 Rugby World Cup, played in Japan from 20/09 to 02/11/2019, begins with the Japan - Russia match, on Friday 20/09/2019 (kick-off at 12:45 CET). The 20 teams competing for the Webb Ellis Trophy, led by defending champions New Zealand, are split into four pools of five teams.

"There is every reason to hope that this World Cup will be...

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