Tag: IRB
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IRB Inducts Legend of Japanese Rugby into Hall of Fame
Dublin-Ireland, June 05, 2012: The International Rugby Board has inducted Demi Sakata, one of the world’s best players of the 1960s and perhaps Japan’s finest to date, into the IRB Hall of Fame. IRB Council Member and Chairman of JRFU Yabe Tatsuzo presented the commemorative cap and gold pin to Sakata at a special induction…
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RWC Winner Graham Henry Joins IRB Rugby Committee
Dublin-Ireland, June 05, 2012: The International Rugby Board has announced that Sir Graham Henry, New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup winning coach, has joined the governing body’s Rugby Committee. Henry, widely renowned as one of the finest coaches of his generation and one of the most successful coaches of the professional era, coached the All Blacks…
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Ireland Shock Hosts in the IRB Junior World Championship
South Africa, June 04, 2012: Ireland Shock, Ireland have ripped up the Junior World Championship formbook and caused a huge shock on the opening day of the 2012 tournament beating hosts South Africa by 23-19 in a thrilling match at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch in front of an 11,000 strong crowd. The final…
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IRB Junior World Championship 2012 Set for Kick Off
Dublin-Ireland, June 3, 2012: IRB Junior World Championship, While tournament organisers are expecting passionate home support as South Africa face a tough opener against Ireland at the Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch, the triple-header match action at the venue kicks off with Wales taking on Fiji before four-time defending champions New Zealand open their latest title…
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IRB Approves Revised Foul Play Regulation to Benefit Rugby at All Levels
Dublin-Ireland, June 01, 2012: The IRB Council has approved an enhanced Regulation 17, governing foul play, following the completion of an extensive consultation process with Unions and disciplinary personnel, players, coaches and referees. Ensuring a sanctioning regime that reaffirms Rugby’s core values of discipline and integrity, enhances consistency and reflects the contemporary playing environment are…
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IRB to Trial New Concussion Assessment Procedures
Dublin-Ireland, June 1, 2012: Underscoring its commitment to putting player welfare first, the IRB will trial new pitch-side concussion assessment procedures at this year’s IRB Junior World Championship in South Africa and IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Salt Lake City. Under the trial, players who have sustained a head impact will be able to…
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IRB Junior World Championship 2012 to Inspire Future Stars
Dublin-Ireland, May 31, 2012: The IRB Junior World Championship 2012 kicks off in South Africa on Monday, and while for many observers it is an opportunity to see the future stars of Rugby in action, for event owners the IRB the marquee age grade tournament plays a much wider social and developmental role. “The IRB…
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South America’s First Women’s Sevens Circuit Launched
Dublin-Ireland, May 31, 2012: In a great development for Rugby in South America, the first women’s Sevens circuit in the Region has been launched in Brazil. The “Super Sevens” gets underway in San Jose at the end of June and is designed to promote the shorter format of the sport ahead of the Olympic Games…
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Record TV Coverage set for IRB Junior World Championship
Dublin-Ireland, May 28, 2012: TV Coverage, The IRB Junior World Championship 2012 in South Africa will enjoy record broadcast, online and social media coverage for an Age Grade Rugby tournament. The premier age grade event for international teams at Under 20 level, which runs from June 4-22 in Stellenbosch and Cape Town, will be screened…
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Giants of Chilean Rugby Inducted into IRB Hall of Fame
Dublin-Ireland, May 27, 2012: The International Rugby Board has inducted brothers Ian and Donald Campbell, pioneers and giants of Chilean Rugby, into the IRB Hall of Fame. Member of the IRB Hall of Fame selection panel Pablo Mamone presented the commemorative cap and gold pin to Ian Campbell and the late Donald’s son, Colin, at…