Their stadium debut at Rugby World Cup 2019!

The Rugby World Cup has been decided to be held in Japan, and more people are likely to make their debut. Beginners can enjoy watching rugby with peace of mind if they know the rules and original cheering methods.

Most important! Watch etiquette!

Every sport has its own rules. In the same way, there are rules for fans who cheer. Even if you are enthusiastic about cheering, please follow the rules!

A list of prohibited acts you should be aware of in order to enjoy watching the game.
・Bringing in dangerous objects such as fireworks and firecrackers
・entering the playing field
・Pet watching
・smoking outside the smoking area
・Watching the game standing on the aisle with baggage left on the aisle
・the act of drinking until one is drunk
・Words and statements suggestive of politics, religion, and discrimination

These are common to all sports, so it's easy to understand.

Other than that, there are rules unique to the game venue, so please check the website of the venue you will watch the game in advance.

Rules for watching rugby on site

1. Basically, cheering with musical instruments is not allowed.

Each match has detailed rules regarding "musical instrument" as it may interfere with the match. "musical instrument" are whistles, gas horns, sirens, etc. The reason is that it is dangerous if the player cannot hear the whistle of the referee.

The regulations for playing musical instruments are also decided by each tournament, so let's check beforehand!

2. Video shooting during the game is prohibited! Flash photography is not allowed if it may affect the players.

Since I came all the way to watch the game, I want to take pictures of the venue and cool players during the game! At that time, make sure that the players are not affected and that other fans are not disturbed.

Flash photography can interfere with the player's play, so if it is likely to affect the player's performance, take photos without flash.

3 Be quiet before a goal kick!

Whether you are a player from your own country or a player from your opponent's country, let's watch quietly when it is important. The players are mentally united and nervous. If the kick is successful, let's cheer up!

4 Boo to players and referees is prohibited!

Rugby is a gentleman's sport. Let's not lose the feeling of respect among fans!

5. Put trash in the trash can!

It may be a natural manner, but let's throw away the garbage we put out by ourselves and go home! It is a manner to watch a game comfortably with everyone.

If you keep good manners, everyone can enjoy watching the game!

The manners of watching sports are only those that you can observe if you think about your surroundings.

These are the manners I should be careful of when watching the game!
We want to enjoy watching the game together, such as applauding after the opponent's good play.