Tag: Rugby World Cup 2015
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World’s largest scrum at Twickenham as tickets go on sale for Rugby World Cup 2015
London, September 12, 2014: 1,008 people from around the country took part in the world’s largest rugby scrum today at Twickenham Stadium to mark the day that tickets go on public sale for Rugby World Cup 2015. Among the participants, who beat the previous record of 946, were Rugby World Cup winners Piri Weepu, Lawrence…
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Rugby World Cup 2015 Tackle Hunger Million Meal Challenge Launches
Dublin, September 5, 2014: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the International Rugby Board (IRB) have launched an ambitious campaign to raise funds and awareness and support the world’s hungry as part of their Tackle Hunger partnership at Rugby World Cup 2015 in England. The focus of the drive in the build up…
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Innovative Rugby World Cup 2015 Match XV Ball Launched
Dublin, August 14, 2014: Innovation and tradition is at the heart of MATCH XV, the official Rugby World Cup 2015 match ball, launched by Rugby World Cup suppliers Gilbert today. The MATCH XV will make its debut in the English Premiership and French Top 14 later this month and will be used in top level…
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The Pack for Rugby World Cup 2015
London, June 6, 2014: England Rugby 2015, the Organizing Committee for Rugby World Cup 2015, has unveiled the next phase of its volunteer programme, to find the 6,000 members of ‘The Pack’ who will welcome the world to England and to Rugby in 2015. The selection events, which are called Try Outs, will be held…
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Rugby World Cup 2015 Volunteer Programme
London, Feb 12, 2014: The England Rugby 2015 Organizing Committee has today launched ‘The Pack’ – the volunteer programme for Rugby World Cup 2015. ‘The Pack’, made up of 6,000 volunteers, will be the faces of the tournament, helping to deliver Rugby World Cup 2015 across England and in Cardiff. In line with the vision…
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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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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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Official Rugby World Cup Gilbert Ball Launched
Dublin – Ireland, September 2, 2013: With two years to go until the world’s top players arrive in England for Rugby World Cup 2015, Gilbert Rugby has launched the design of the official match ball that will play its part in every pass, kick and try at the showcase event. With the 2011 design proving…
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Canada Qualifies for Rugby World Cup 2015
Dublin – Ireland, August 25, 2013: Canada is the first direct qualifier for Rugby World Cup 2015 in England after defeating USA 13-11 at BMO Field in Toronto on Saturday. The victory followed last weekend’s 27-9 win in Charleston to give the home side a 40-20 win on aggregate, booking a place in Pool D…