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Japan's Rugby World Cup success breaks world TV viewing record | Rugby World Cup 2015 | The Guardian
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Japan's engagement of young, new fans has created an unique World Cup atmosphere - it should be a model for others to followFind your Rugby World Cup champions.
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Rugby World Cup draw is a moment of huge significance for Japan who will make a welcome breakthrough as hosts in 2019Find your Rugby World Cup champions.
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These 3 Japanese fans have everyone talking with their hilarious post-match interview | Rugby Onslaught
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Japan rugby bosses thinking big and focusing on being global ahead of new professional league starting next month | South China Morning Post
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Japan: Rugby World Cup quarter-final spot gives fans reason to smile after Typhoon Hagibis - BBC Sport
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