Rugby: Japan national high school tournament to be held without spectators

The organizers of the national high school rugby tournament said Thursday the annual event will begin as scheduled on Dec. 27 but without spectators in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.The decision was made based on the recent rise in the number of infections in Osaka and the risk of spectators coming into contact with participants from across the country. The tournament's 100th edition will include a record 63 teams from Japan's 47 prefectures.The organizers had already called off the opening ceremony for the annual tournament at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosa…READ FULL ARTICLE