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Sporting passion becomes cultural discovery

A look at what Tokyo and Kamaishi have to offer at Rugby World Cup 2019A pleasure boat becomes a floating restaurant for a leisurely and scenic meal on Tokyo’s Sumidagawa river. Towering in the background is the figure of the 634-metre Tokyo SkytreeA look at what Tokyo and Kamaishi have to offer at next year's World Cup

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Feast in the East: four reasons why Rugby World Cup fans will love eating in Kyushu

What should supporters eat at the 2019 Rugby World Cup? Kyushu features a range of classic dishes, as this guide to gourmet food and dining culture in the region explains Food, glorious food: succulent beef is just one of the treats in store for visitors to Kyushu at Japan 2019What should supporters eat at the 2019 Rugby World Cup? Kyushu features a range of classic dishes, as this guide to gourmet food in the region explains

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Ben Kay gearing up for Rugby World Cup 2019

Former England lock Ben Kay looks ahead at what to expect at next year’s Rugby World Cup in JapanRugby training: Ben Kay teaches Yuriko Kotani how to scrummage (Wonderhatch)Former England lock Ben Kay looks ahead at what to expect at next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan

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Rugby World Cup 2019 repêchage lowdown

All you need to know about how the final Japan 2019 place will be decidedUltimate goal: Canada have competed in every World Cup to date (Getty Images)All you need to know about how the final Japan 2019 place will be decided

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Gilbert launch the 2019 Rugby World Cup ball – the Sirius

An enhanced grip pattern on the match ball will facilitate handling at next year's World Cup in Japan. Ian Savage, the brains behind Gilbert's shiny new Sirius, explains more New star: the Sirius has the largest total surface area of any international match ball produced to dateAn enhanced grip pattern on the match ball will facilitate handling at next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan. Ian Savage, the brains behind Gilbert's shiny new Sirius, explains more

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