Cancellation of Rugby World Cup games to cost nearly $40 million

Posted On: Oct. 14, 2019 6:20 AM CST

Super Typhoon Hagibis bore down on Japan on Thursday, forcing the cancellation of two Rugby World Cup matches./ SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

The cost of cancelling Rugby World Cup 2019 games due to typhoon Hagibis is expected to exceed £30 million ($38 million) in ticket refunds, Independent reports. The cancellation of England's Pool C match with France as well as New Zealand's Pool A encounter with Italy has affected broadcasters, sponsors and commercial partners.