Tag: Twickenham Stadium
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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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September 18 Start Date for Rugby World Cup 2015
Dublin-Ireland, May 15, 2012: Rugby World Cup 2015 in England will kick off in 1,221 days’ time after the IRB Council approved September 18 as the start date for Rugby’s showcase event. The announcement is a key aspect of tournament preparation and enables tournament owners Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL), Tournament Organisers England Rugby 2015…
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Final Squads Declared for HSBC Sevens World Series climax in London
Dublin, May 11, 2012: The coaches of all 16 national teams have declared their final squads of 12 for the Marriott London Sevens, the ninth and final round of the HSBC Sevens World Series. Hosts England hand a World Series debut to Jeff Williams, one of four players in total set to compete at this…
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London Welcomes the World for Final Round of HSBC Sevens World Series
Dublin-Ireland, May 09, 2012: Final Round HSBC, The coaches and captains of the 16 nations set to compete in the final round of the HSBC Sevens World Series gathered at one of London’s most iconic venues, the EDF Energy London Eye, to officially launch the event. The Marriott London Sevens will take place on 12-13…