Japan applies to host rugby World Cup

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30-09-08, 21:58
travelling_gerry

Japan applies to host rugby World Cup

Japan has formally applied to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Japanese rugby officials said they have sent a letter of intent to the International Rugby Board confirming bids for both the 2015 and 2019 tournaments.

"We are bidding to host the Rugby World Cup not just for Japan but for Asia," said Nobby Mashimo, Chairman of the Japan Rugby Football Union.

"Bringing the Rugby World Cup to Japan and Asia will unlock the potential of rugby as a truly global sport."

Japan lost out to New Zealand in the bidding for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

http://news.rugbyheaven.com.au/sport...0930-4rae.html
30-09-08, 22:10
passthegilbert

I hope they do well. I think they were shafted out of the 2011 RWC. At least it will cheap as chups for us to go though
30-09-08, 22:20
robyn <3

who else is running for it?

it wouldnt do japanese rugby any harm having a world cup, its good they are going for it again :)
30-09-08, 22:34
jargan83

If the IRB is serious about growing the game they will take the RWC to Japan in 2019. Still too long to wait if you ask me

I assume that one of the northern nations has dibs on the 2015 version
30-09-08, 22:35
NTT

I think they deserve it. They were screwed over for the 2011 RWC and should be a shoo in. Plus they did a good job of the soccer world cup they hosted and will be a probable s14 participant.
30-09-08, 22:39
lara93

jimmy hilgendorf is runnin out for japan in the next world cup if anyone wanted to know
01-10-08, 07:09
JediKnight

Get in the line behind Scotland!
01-10-08, 08:04
jargan83

Scotland can't host it on their own
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01-10-08, 09:31
Badger

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Originally Posted by jargan83

Scotland can't host it on their own
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awww leave the poor darlings alone..........bless em'
01-10-08, 09:44
jargan83

neither can Wales ;)
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01-10-08, 19:53
slomo

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Originally Posted by jargan83

Scotland can't host it on their own
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easily jargs!.... they'll just do what the french did in '07, and use the football grounds, ibrox(rangers f.c.), parkhead(celtic f.c), pitodrie(aberdeen f.c.), tanadice (dundee utd), tynecastle(hearts f.c.) hampden park(so called national stadium!) a couple of games in the borders and then the semis and final at murrayfield......
02-10-08, 03:38
shasta

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Originally Posted by lara93

jimmy hilgendorf is runnin out for japan in the next world cup if anyone wanted to know

Great. I've got a new second team. :)

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Originally Posted by passthegilbert

At least it will cheap as chups for us to go though

But much more expensiver than chups to stay & have a drink there. :S