Tag: International Rugby Board
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Wallaby Stars Get Behind Pacific in Union Programme
Dublin, Ireland, April 04, 2012: Wallaby Stars Get Behind, Wallabies Will Genia, Radike Samo, Digby Ioane and Ben Tapuai have been selected as Ambassadors for the Pacific in Union programme, a new tripartite initiative between Australian Rugby Union, the International Rugby Board and the Australian Government. Pacific in Union is a part of the Pacific Sports…
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Rugby World Cup 2019 Planning Gathers Pace With Key Meetings in Tokyo
Dublin-Ireland, April 02, 2012: Planning and preparation for Japan’s hosting of Rugby World Cup 2019 continues to gather pace with key planning meetings in Tokyo this week to lay the foundations for a successful event that will boost Rugby throughout Asia. With a little over seven years to go until Rugby’s showcase event breaks new…
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Dallaglio to kick off RWC 2015 Qualification Process
Former Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio and England Rugby 2015 ambassador will accompany the Webb Ellis Cup to the opening RWC 2015 qualification match between Mexico and Jamaica in Mexico City on March 24. Dallaglio was a key member of England’s Rugby World Cup 2003-winning side in Australia. In all, he won a total of…
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IRB-Around the Regions in March-2012
A global snapshot of what’s going on in the world of Rugby Regions Africa Find out about Bah Traore Zoumaro, number 10 for Niger’s national team and the founder of a thriving rugby academy in the capital city of Niamey which runs coaching programmes with the assistance of the IRB for around 150 youngsters who…
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Steven Shingler Eligibility Decision
The IRB Regulations Committee Panel hearing the Steven Shingler eligibility case has determined that the player is tied to Wales in accordance with IRB Regulation 8 as it stands and therefore is ineligible to represent another Union. The Panel consisting of Peter Boyle (Ireland, Chairman) Giancarlo Dondi (Italy) and Tim Gresson (New Zealand) heard evidence…
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Ireland Climb One Place as France Slip in IRB World Rankings
Ireland have climbed one place to seventh in the latest IRB World Rankings after drawing 17-17 with France at the Stade de France in their rearranged RBS 6 Nations match on Sunday. The draw was just enough to lift the Irish above Argentina, albeit only by two hundredths of a rating point, and away from…
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SuperSport Appointed IRB Junior World Championship 2012 Host Broadcaster
The International Rugby Board and South African Rugby Union (SARU) have announced the appointment of SuperSport as Host Broadcaster of the IRB Junior World Championship 2012, which kicks off in South Africa on June 4. The leading Rugby broadcaster will deliver a record 30 matches live for global broadcasters, over double the number produced last…
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Exciting Plans for Women’s Rugby Underlined at IOC Conference
Exciting Plans Womens Rugby, International Rugby Board Chairman Bernard Lapasset outlined the IRB’s strategic vision to boost participation and elite competition in Women’s Rugby to delegates attending the 5th IOC World Conference on Women and Sport in Los Angeles, USA. Under the central theme of ‘Together Stronger: The Future of Sport’, Lapasset highlighted the strategies…
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Pool draw announced for Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens
The official draw has been held for the Cathay Pacific HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, round six of the HSBC Sevens World Series to be played on 23-25 March 2012 at the Hong Kong Stadium. Cathay Pacific HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, With the event doubling up in 2012 as the HSBC Sevens World Series core team…
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Spain Climb to New High in IRB World Rankings
Spain have climbed into the top 20 of the IRB World Rankings for the first time after handing defending champions Georgia their first defeat of the European Nations Cup 2012, the home side winning 25-18 in Madrid on Saturday. The victory was in stark contrast to Georgia’s emphatic 60-0 win a year earlier, the Lelos…