Tag: IRB
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England’s Staniford Named IRB Women’s Player of the Year
Dublin – Ireland, Dec 2: England’s Michaela Staniford has today been named IRB Women’s Player of the Year, the prestigious Award that recognises excellence on the field of play. Staniford was presented with the Award by RFU Chairman and IRB Council Member Bill Beaumont following England’s 32-23 victory over New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday,…
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Shortlist Unveiled for IRB Player of the Year
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 29: The International Rugby Board has announced the shortlist of nominees for the prestigious IRB Player of the Year 2012 Award. New Zealand captain Richie McCaw, his teammate Dan Carter, England fly half Owen Farrell and France fly half Frédéric Michalak are the four players on the shortlist. McCaw is the…
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Women’s Game set for Sevens World Series Boost
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 28: BOOST, Excitement was the predominant feeling today in Dubai as the finishing touches are put to preparations for the first ever IRB Women’s Sevens World Series. With 12 teams assembled to do battle on the dramatic stage of 7he Sevens ground on Friday and Saturday, the players and coaches can…
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Dubai Set for its ‘Biggest and Best’ Sevens Party
Dubai, Nov 28: The stage is set for the biggest and best Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens in the tournament’s 43-year history. Organisers are anticipating that almost 100,000 fans will converge on 7he Sevens to watch 16 world-class men’s teams and the top 12 women’s national sides in the world, as well as a record-breaking…
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UAE Becomes Full Member of IRB
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 27: The International Rugby Board has welcomed the United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation (UAERF) as a Full Member Union after Council approved its application during its meeting in Dublin today. The UAERF became an Associate Member of the IRB earlier this year following the disbandment of the Arabian Gulf RFU and…
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Another Important Milestone for Women’s
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 27: Women’s Rugby, The IRB Women’s Sevens World Series is one of the most significant advances in the global suite of Rugby tournaments and a huge step forward for the Women’s Game, according to IRB Head of Development and Performance Mark Egan. Speaking ahead of the Series opener in Dubai this…
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IRB Medical Commission to Meet Next Week
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 23: Rugby: Medical Commission, Medical experts from all over the world will meet in Dublin next week to focus on the continued commitment between the IRB and Unions to reduce the risk of injury in Rugby. The 2012 IRB Medical Commission Conference will take place from November 26-28 with a record…
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Rugby: IRB to Appeal Thomson Decision
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 21: The International Rugby Board has confirmed that it will appeal what it strongly believes to be an unduly lenient sanction handed down to New Zealand forward Adam Thomson for stamping or trampling on the head of an opponent. Thomson was suspended for one week after Independent Judicial Officer Jean Noel…
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Innovative Stadium Design to Boost Rugby
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 16: Preparations for Japan’s hosting of Rugby World Cup 2019 have been further boosted with the selection of a futuristic and innovative design for the redevelopment of Tokyo’s National Stadium, which will be at the very heart of Asia’s first-ever Rugby World Cup. The Japan Sport Council (JSC) selected the winning…
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Official Travel Agencies Appointed for RWC Sevens
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 14: In a boost for fans of the shorter format wishing to join the party in Russia next June, the Rugby Union of Russia (RUR) has announced the first wave of Official Travel Agencies (OTAs) appointed to cover Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Moscow. The first official travel packages for…