RUGBY SHORTS
UNDER new Japanese laws aimed at clamping down on ticket touts, those caught selling tickets for profit can face prison time and also could be slapped with a fine as high as £7,300 (or ¥1m).
The legislation, which came into effect on June 8, means that fans selling unwanted tickets are urged to do so legally through the tournament’s official resale service at face value price.
Rugby World Cup 2019 Organising Committee CEO Akira Shimazu said: “We have been working on this matter in close partnership with the Japanese authorities and welcome th...