TOKYO, 15 Sep - The Rugby World Cup's Media Zone is now live, providing accredited media with an abundance of information to help them cover the tournament.
A dedicated Rugby News Service, provided for the fifth consecutive tournament by Gracenote, will be staffed by 75 professionals and some 20-plus volunteers, operating at all venues as well as a central editorial hub in Tokyo.
This experienced team will provide a range of items in four languages (English, French, Spanish, Japanese) including:
Flash quotes
Team announcements
Media conference highlights
Statistical lists and analyses
Facts and figures about players and teams
Daily diary
Quotes of the day
Media communications
Previews
Reviews
News articles
A calendar of events
All information is copyright free for all media to use in their reporting of the ninth edition of the global event.
Selected parts of the content will also be delivered to the various social media platforms supporting the Rugby World Cup, including Rugby World Cup Daily.
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