Economy to benefit from Rugby World Cup

UK-Japan News April 2018

According to professional services firm EY, the 2019 Rugby World Cup will boost Japan’s economy by £1.5bn, CITY A.M. reported on 21 March.

It is estimated that the World Cup will create 25,000 jobs and attract 400,000 visitors to the country for the 44-day tournament. Tourists are expected to contribute £720mn in direct expenditure across the 12 host cities.

“The findings of the report outline the enormous economic, sporting and social benefits of Rugby World Cup 2019”, said World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont CBE DL.