Tag: International Rugby Board

  • International Rugby Board has announced

    Dublin, Apr 28, 2014: Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL), the wholly owned subsidiary of the International Rugby Board, has announced the appointment of Australian Rugby Union Chairman Michael Hawker AM as a Director of the Rugby World Cup Board. Hawker’s appointment follows unanimous approval by the IRB Executive Committee. He joins IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset,…

  • Highest number of tests carried out

    Dublin – Ireland, July 30, 2013: The International Rugby Board is pleased to announce that no positive results were returned from testing conducted in-competition at the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 tournament in Moscow. Tests from the RWC Sevens show that of the 133 samples collected during the tournament from June 28-30, all returned negative…

  • Rugby World Cup 2015 Team Base Hosting Interest

    Rugby World Cup 2015 Team Base Hosting Interest

    Dublin – Ireland, July 17, 2013: Rugby World Cup Limited has welcomed the strong level of interest and enthusiasm shown in response to England Rugby 2015’s nationwide team base search and selection programme for Rugby World Cup 2015, reflecting the enormous prestige and value of hosting Rugby’s showcase event. England Rugby 2015 today announced applications…

  • RWC 2019 Hosting Preparations Ramp Up

    RWC 2019 Hosting Preparations Ramp Up

    Dublin – Ireland, May 27, 2013: RWC 2019, Rugby World Cup 2019 tournament organisers Japan Rugby 2019 have today officially launched the process that will deliver the match venues that will be at the heart of a festival that will welcome and engage fans the length and breadth of Japan and around the world. Since Japan…

  • IRB Women’s Series Set for Showdown as Women’s Rugby Booms

    IRB Women’s Series Set for Showdown as Women’s Rugby Booms

    Dublin – Ireland, May 13, 2013: While New Zealand officially lifted the men’s HSBC Sevens World Series title at Twickenham on Sunday, the best Women’s Sevens teams in the world are preparing for the @IRBWomens showdown in Amsterdam this weekend. With kick off on Friday, the destination of the trophy is still unknown with New…

  • Specsavers Named as Sponsors of Match Officials

    Specsavers Named as Sponsors of Match Officials

    Dublin – Ireland, April 25, 2013: The International Rugby Board has announced that Specsavers will sponsor the match officials for the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour to Hong Kong and Australia, which kicks off on June 1. As part of the arrangement, the officials will wear Specsavers-branded kit for each of the tour matches,…

  • Argentina Jaguars Claim IRB Americas Rugby Championship Title

    Argentina Jaguars Claim IRB Americas Rugby Championship Title

    Dublin – Ireland, Oct 22, 2012: The Argentina Jaguars have won the IRB Americas Rugby Championship after recording a 28-9 victory over Canada A in front of a capacity crowd in British Columbia on Saturday. Daniel Hourcade’s side scored three tries without reply to claim a third successive title and cap a thrilling tournament that…

  • Captains launch new HSBC Sevens World Series

    Captains launch new HSBC Sevens World Series

    Dublin – Ireland, Oct 11, 2012: The captains of the 15 Series core teams from around the world joined together today at a stunning seaside location at Surfers Paradise on Australia’s Gold Coast to launch the HSBC Sevens World Series 2012/13. The Gold Coast Sevens Fever Pitch, organised by the Australian Rugby Union, is set…

  • Canada to Host IRB Americas Rugby Championship

    Canada to Host IRB Americas Rugby Championship

    Dublin – Ireland, August 30, 2012: The International Rugby Board has announced that Rugby Canada will host the IRB Americas Rugby Championship 2012. The showcase tournament features teams from the top Unions in North and South America and the 2012 edition will see international A teams from Canada, USA and Argentina and the Uruguay national…

  • IRB High Performance Match Official Manager

    IRB High Performance Match Official Manager

    Dublin – Ireland, August 04, 2012: The International Rugby Board has announced the appointment of Joël Jutge as IRB High Performance Match Official Manager. The Frenchman will start on September 3 and joins the global governing body at an exciting time for the sport, which is experiencing unprecedented growth. Jutge succeeds Paddy O’Brien, who starts…