Tag: RFU
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Major Initiative Launched to Boost Rugby Growth
Dublin – Ireland, Jan 22, 2014: Growth, The IRB has partnered with FIRA-AER and the RFU to deliver a ground-breaking project that will drive Rugby growth in 17 European national Unions ahead of Rugby World Cup 2015. A key component of the IRB’s IMPACT Beyond 2015 programme, the Unity Project will see two RFU constituent bodies…
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2015 Rugby Youth Partnership announced
London, Nov 21, 2013: England 2015, The Rugby Football Union, and Youth Sport Trust are developing a programme targeting secondary school children with a range of activities during the build-up to the tournament. This programme will include: • School Rugby Ambassadors – young people across the country will be selected to become School Rugby Ambassadors…
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Prime Minister Marks two Years to go
London, Sept 18, 2013: Two years today, September 18, Rugby World Cup 2015 kicks off in England. To mark this milestone, the UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, and New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key, today exchanged Rugby balls during a bilateral meeting between the two leaders at 10 Downing Street. Mr Key presented the UK…
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IRB Pledges to Maximise IMPACT Beyond RWC
London, Sept 18, 2013: Growing Rugby participation by more than one million by 2016 and promoting sustainable growth is the aim of a new initiative launched by the International Rugby Board today. IMPACT will partner with IRB events, including Rugby World Cup 2015 and 2019, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 and the IRB Junior World…
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IRB Junior World Championship 2013
Dublin – Ireland, Mar 26, 2013: The International Rugby Board has today named the match officials who will take charge at the IRB Junior World Championship (JWC) 2013 in France. Selected by the IRB Match Official Selection Committee, nine referees will officiate at the Under 20 tournament which takes place this year from June 5-23…
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TMO’s role to be expanded and enhanced
Dublin – Ireland, August 20, 2012: The IRB and its Member Unions have underscored their commitment to consistent and accurate match officiating by sanctioning and supporting two trials that will see the powers of the television match official (TMO) extended for the next season of the Aviva Premiership in England and South Africa’s Absa Currie…