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# Fukuoka

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Fukuoka
Japan executes Chinese man convicted of 2003 murder - the first foreigner executed in 10 years
Wei Wei was executed in a detention centre in Fukuoka.
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Dec 26th 2019, 1:26 PM
fond memories
Ireland's Sexton and Hammond recall visit to Japan as 16-year-olds
St Mary’s College visited Japan in 2002 for a schools rugby competition.
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Oct 15th 2019, 2:00 AM
Joy to Watch
Brave Blossoms' attacking style thrills the World Cup on home soil
Jamie Joseph’s men have been the story of this tournament and delivered on a special night in Yokohama.
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Oct 13th 2019, 3:38 PM
Dominant
Aki red the only blot as Ireland secure World Cup quarter-final with big win over Samoa
Joe Schmidt’s men were back somewhere close to their best in a seven-try victory in Fukuoka.
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Oct 12th 2019, 1:45 PM
Preview
Ireland out to clinch World Cup quarter-final with bonus-point win over Samoans
Joe Schmidt’s side can save themselves a nervous Sunday by winning with four tries in Fukuoka today.
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Oct 12th 2019, 7:00 AM
surface
Ireland get World Rugby assurances that pitch in Fukuoka is safe to play on
Joe Schmidt was visibly disappointed with the surface at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium.
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Oct 11th 2019, 7:17 AM
pumped up
'We've got nothing to lose' - Samoa promise expansive approach against Ireland
Key man Tim Nanai Williams has been passed fit to start as the Samoans make two changes.
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Oct 10th 2019, 7:16 AM
Joey
Carbery keen to put ankle frustration behind him against Samoa
The 23-year-old has only played 20 minutes for Ireland so far at this World Cup.
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Oct 8th 2019, 2:08 PM
Pride
Samoa hope to get in Aki's face as they go 'all guns blazing' against Ireland
The Samoans are keen to follow in Japan’s footsteps with a shock win.
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Oct 8th 2019, 2:45 AM
Typhoon
Ireland to go 'fully in' with XV selection as Samoa clash sure to go ahead
World Rugby is intent on the fixture taking place this weekend.
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Oct 7th 2019, 5:00 PM
worth the wait
Henshaw hungry for Ireland return after coming through 'sleepless nights'
The 26-year-old hasn’t featured at the World Cup yet.
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Oct 7th 2019, 3:16 AM
hole lotta love
Japanese workers praised as street swallowed by sinkhole reopens after just a week
Miraculously, no one was hurt in the accident in Fukuoka.
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Nov 15th 2016, 8:04 AM
Fukuoka
Japanese city street swallowed by giant sinkhole
Police cordoned off the area and evacuated nearby buildings but no injuries have been reported.
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Nov 8th 2016, 8:44 PM