Tag: Rugby
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IRB Anti-Doping Committee Reaffirms Commitment
Dublin – Ireland, Feb 20, 2013: At its annual meeting in Dublin, the International Rugby Board Anti-Doping Advisory Committee reaffirmed its commitment to the global fight against drugs cheats and endorsed Rugby’s exhaustive approach to testing and education. The Committee, chaired by former Federazione Italiana Rugby President Giancarlo Dondi, brought together leading experts in the…
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South Africa storm to USA Sevens Cup title
Las Vegas – USA, Feb 11, 2013: The Blitzbokke of South Africa produced a stunning performance to beat HSBC Sevens World Series leaders New Zealand 40-21 and claim the USA Sevens title in Las Vegas. Recalled playmaker Branco du Preez put in a sparkling performance for the Boks, combining brilliantly with Paul Delport to inspire…
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England’s Women Cement Place in Top Band
Dublin – Ireland, Feb 07, 2013: Women Cement, England’s victory in round two of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series in Houston, Texas has secured their position as number-one seeds for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013, which take place from June 28-30 in the iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. The English ran out 29-12 winners…
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Record Number of Official Travel Agencies
Dublin – Ireland, Feb 05, 2013: Organisers of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Moscow have announced a record number of official travel agencies (OTAs) have been appointed, underscoring the global appeal of the showcase event. So far nine OTAs have been appointed by the Rugby Union of Russia (RUR) and with a user-friendly visa…
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7 referees commit to highest ever levels of fitness
Dublin – Ireland, Feb 05, 2013: Fitness, The HSBC Sevens World Series will pass the halfway stage this weekend at the USA Sevens in Las Vegas on 8-10 February and, like the 192 international players on show, the nine referees will also be looking to justify selection on the Series, and in the 10-man party…
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International Wheelchair Rugby Qualifiers kick off
Dublin – Ireland, Feb 04, 2013: Excitement is building in Ireland as the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation’s (IWRF) European qualifiers get underway in the country this week. From February 7-9, Gormanston College on the outskirts of Dublin, will host the Czech Republic, Italy, the Netherlands and Ireland, who are hoping to earn one of the…
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England edge Kenya in Wellington thriller
Wellington – New Zealand, Feb 02, 2013: Sevens gold, England’s Sevens side put in their best performance of the season to beat off the superb challenge of Kenya, strike in sudden death extra time and win the Hertz Sevens, round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series in New Zealand’s capital Wellington. At the business…
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USA Ready to Host Women’s Series
Dublin – Ireland, Jan 31, 2013: As the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series arrives in Houston, Texas, this week, the Game has never been so competitive or exciting, says the International Rugby Board’s Head of Competitions and Performance Mark Egan. Speaking in Houston as the teams arrive for the second round of the series, Egan…
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Pools Announced for IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy
Dublin – Ireland, Jan 29, 2013: The International Rugby Board has today announced the pools and match schedule for the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2013 in Antofagasta, Chile, from May 28 to June 9. Eight teams will participate in this year’s tournament in hosts Chile, Canada, Italy, Japan, Namibia, Portugal, Tonga and Uruguay. The…
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Pacific Nations Cup to Boost Tier Two Nations
Dublin – Ireland, Jan 22, 2013: The International Rugby Board has announced an exciting shake-up of the IRB Pacific Nations Cup with an expanded schedule and inclusion of new teams confirmed for 2013. Underscoring its long-term commitment to boosting the Tier Two competition schedule and competitiveness of the international Game, the IRB has confirmed that…