UTV in Japan – Rugby World Cup 2019

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UTV is at the heart of the action with a series of special programmes tackling the very best the Rugby World Cup has to offer in Japan.

The whole tournament is live and exclusive on UTV, as Japan hosts this major sporting event. UTV sports correspondent Ruth Gorman will be in Japan throughout the World Cup offering first rate coverage, interviews with the Ireland stars and the biggest names in the game. She’ll also report on life in Japan, taking viewers outside the rugby and reflecting the rich and diverse culture and colour of this fascinating country. IN addition to the match coverage, UTV will have special previews before all of Ireland’s matches. Back in the studio, presenter Munier Abdalla will be joined by former Ireland stars Paddy Wallace and Chris Henry who’ll give their expert analysis of Ireland’s prospects and the games ahead. As part of the ITV family, UTV will also have access to a galaxy of star names including Brian O’Driscoll, Paul, O’Connell and Ian McGeechan to name just a few, who will be following all the matches with the ITV commentary team. UTV in Japan promises to be an amazing showcase of the biggest rugby championship in the world and life in one of the world’s most exciting and colourful countries. Our programmes kick off on Saturday 21^st September at 6.30pm with a look ahead to Ireland’s crucial first match of the tournament with Scotland which could decide who tops their pool and pathway to the knockout stages. You can also follow the conversations on Twitter @itvRugby and @UTVSport Programmes are Saturday 21^st September 6.30pm Friday 27^th September 11.05pm Wednesday 2^nd October 8pm Thursday 10^th October 10.45pm