Japan 2019: 1.84 million tickets sold, 1.7 billion video views and economic impact of €3.6bn

"With a record 99.3% attendance across the tournament resulting in 1.84 million tickets sold, in addition to more than 1.13 million people filling the official fanzones and over 400,000 international visitors enjoying the incredible hospitality of hosts Japan, Rugby World Cup once again took its place at the top table of global sporting events," said World Rugby on 03/11/2019, following the final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

"Japan 2019 also smashed records for fan engagement around the globe with an incredible 1.7 billion digital video views and an estimated worldwide broadcast audience of 400 million, including a domestic all-time record television audience of 54.8 million for the unforgettable Japan - Scotland (28-21) pool phase match (see below)," continued World Rugby.

"With a record ¥437bn (€3.6bn) economic impact delivered for Japan, the Rugby World Cup has not only shone a spotlight on rugby in Asia but contributed significantly to business and commercial communities," added the body.

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