Tag: Rugby
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RWC 2019 Hosting Preparations Ramp Up
Dublin – Ireland, May 27, 2013: RWC 2019, Rugby World Cup 2019 tournament organisers Japan Rugby 2019 have today officially launched the process that will deliver the match venues that will be at the heart of a festival that will welcome and engage fans the length and breadth of Japan and around the world. Since Japan…
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New Zealand Wins Inaugural IRB Women
Amsterdam – Netherlands, May 18, 2013: IRB Women, New Zealand became the first ever winner of the Women’s Sevens World Series after sealing victory at the Amsterdam Sevens earlier. In an enthralling and tense final, the New Zealanders beat a highly spirited Canadian side 33-24 in a game that only saw New Zealand edge out…
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AIG Appointed Global Partner of RWC Sevens
Dublin – Ireland, May 15, 2013: American International Group, Inc. (AIG), the world’s leading insurance brand, has been appointed official global insurance partner of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Moscow on June 28-30. The partnership reflects Rugby’s continued commercial appeal and is a clear indication of AIG’s growing commitment to Rugby; and more specifically…
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Media Accreditation Opens For IRB Junior World
Dublin – Ireland, May 14, 2013: The media accreditation application process for the pool phase of the IRB Junior World Championship 2013 in France is now open. All working members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation by clicking on the link below and following the instructions. CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR JWC…
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New Zealand wins London title to rubber stamp
London, May 13, 2013: Imperious New Zealand captain Tim Mikkelson lifted the HSBC Sevens World Series trophy for 2012/13 as the kiwis capped a fine season in style by winning the ninth and final round, the Marriott London Sevens. Six weeks before the RWC Sevens in Moscow, the New Zealanders beat Australia 47-12 in the…
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IRB Women’s Series Set for Showdown as Women’s Rugby Booms
Dublin – Ireland, May 13, 2013: While New Zealand officially lifted the men’s HSBC Sevens World Series title at Twickenham on Sunday, the best Women’s Sevens teams in the world are preparing for the @IRBWomens showdown in Amsterdam this weekend. With kick off on Friday, the destination of the trophy is still unknown with New…
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Further Boost for Tier Two Nations with IRB Nations Cup
Dublin – Ireland, May 09, 2013: IRB Nations Cup, There will be an unprecedented calendar of international matches in June 2013 for the rising forces in world Rugby, the International Rugby Board has announced. Confirmation follows the announcement of the teams and format for the IRB Nations Cup 2013 in Romania, a tournament that has…
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Match Venues and Match Schedule Announced
Dublin – Ireland, May 02, 2013: England Rugby 2015 (ER 2015) and Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) today announced the full list of match venues and published the match schedule for Rugby World Cup 2015. The 13 match venues and host cities selected are: Twickenham Stadium (London), Wembley Stadium (London), Olympic Stadium (London), Millennium Stadium…
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New Host of IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy
Dublin – Ireland, May 01, 2013: The International Rugby Board has announced that, owing to factors outside of its control, it has been forced to change the host city for the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2013 in Chile. The Rugby-loving city of Temuco will now replace Antofagasta after the city confirmed to the IRB…
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Media Accreditation Rugby World Cup Sevens
Dublin – Ireland, April 26, 2013: The media accreditation application process for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Moscow is now open. All working members of the media are invited to apply for accreditation by downloading the relevant form and submitting it to media@rwcsevens.com no later than 27 May. Click here to download the Media Accreditation Form:…