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Dublin, September 4, 2014: The International Rugby Board (IRB) has signed up Prozone as the official performance analysis partner of the 2014 IRB World Rugby Conference and Exhibition (ConfEx), which takes place at the Hilton London Metropole on November 17-18. As part of the agreement, Prozone will conduct an official break-out workshop

Dublin, August 28, 2014: The International Rugby Board will become World Rugby from November 19, 2014 as part of a major re-branding programme. The new brand, including a new logo, will be launched at the IRB World Rugby Conference and Exhibition in London on November 17-18. Global Rugby participation has boomed by

Dublin, August 12, 2014: More than 350 players, coaches and match officials participating at the record-breaking Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 in France have been given concussion education as the Rugby community is told to #Recognise&Remove. Education is at the centre of the IRB’s commitment to protecting players at all levels of

France, August 14, 2014: Canada will face England in the final of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014, on August 17 in Paris. England, runners up in 2010, secured their place after a 40-7 win over Ireland on Wednesday in a packed Stade Jean Bouin. But the shock of the night came at

Dublin, August 11, 2014: The International Rugby Board has announced a strong line-up for the “Rugby World Cup – Past and Future” panel to mark 100 days to go to the World Rugby ConfEx 2014. Chief Executive of England Rugby 2015 Debbie Jevans and New Zealand Rugby Union CEO Steve Tew will

Dublin, August 06, 2014: The International Rugby Board has appointed leading sports entertainment media organisation, Engage Sports Media, as official production and distribution partner of the 2014 IRB World Rugby Conference and Exhibition (ConfEx), which takes place in London on November 17-18. Engage will produce footage from the two-day event at Hilton

Dublin, July 24, 2014: World Rugby ConfEx, The International Rugby Board has announced that registration is now open for delegates and members of the media at the World Rugby ConfEx 2014. The event will take place at Hilton London Metropole on November 17-18 and will provide a unique environment for the global

Dublin, July 18, 2014: Independent Concussion Study, The International Rugby Board welcomes the positive findings from an independent study evaluating the accuracy of the pitch-side assessment tool and process that has operated as a trial in elite Rugby. • Independent study highlights the benefits of PSCA • Results inform and guide enhancements

Dublin, June 17, 2014: Major Rugby Conference, The International Rugby Board has today confirmed Hilton London Metropole as the venue for the World Rugby ConfEx 2014. The event will take place on November 17-18 and will provide a unique environment for the global Rugby community to share knowledge, network and develop relationships.

Dublin, May 7, 2014: A shortlist of four nominees – one Englishman, one Fijian, one New Zealander and one South African – has been unveiled for the 2014 IRB Sevens Player of the Year Award, in association with HSBC. Ahead of the final round of the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series in