From left to right: World Rugby CEO & RWCL Managing Director Brett Gosper with Rokus van Iperen, President & CEO, Canon Europe, Middle East & Africa (Credit © Eddie Keogh, Canon Explorer) Canon, a world-leader in imaging solutions, has joined the family of Rugby World Cup 2015 official sponsors, Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has […]
Nigel Carolan appointed Ireland U20’s Head Coach Connacht Rugby’s Nigel Carolan has been appointed as Ireland U20 Head Coach following Mike Ruddock’s decision to step down from the role. Nigel, who has been the Connacht Academy Manager since 2004, will retain his role at Connacht while assuming the Head Coach role with the PwC Ireland […]
PRO12 Rugby today announced that it has appointed former international referee Ed Morrison as a refereeing consultant, charged primarily with overseeing the appointment of match officials to the Guinness PRO12 but also working closely with the referee managers of the four PRO12 Unions and the European referee manager. Ed brings a wealth of refereeing experience, […]
Hawker Appointed RWCL Board Director Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL), the wholly owned subsidiary of the International Rugby Board, has announced the appointment of Australian Rugby Union Chairman Michael Hawker AM as a Director of the Rugby World Cup Board. Hawker’s appointment follows unanimous approval by the IRB Executive Committee. He joins IRB Chairman Bernard […]
David Nucifora appointed IRFU Performance Director The IRFU today (17th April) announced the appointment of David Nucifora as Performance Director. David will join the IRFU on June 1st, 2014 on a 5 year contract. David, a former General Manager of the High Performance Unit with the Australian Rugby Union, was capped twice by Australia and […]
Alan Gilpin Appointed Head of Rugby World Cup The International Rugby Board has announced the appointment of Alan Gilpin as Head of Rugby World Cup. Vastly experienced and with an impressive sport and business track record, Gilpin will start his new role in May and joins the governing body at an exciting time for a […]
The match officials for the opening round of the IRB Junior World Championship in France have been announced. The premier Under 20 tournament kicks off this Wednesday in Nantes, Vannes and La Roche sur Yon. The key developmental competition for players also provides a similar role for aspiring Test referees from all over the world. […]
Ulster Rugby today confirmed that Mark Anscombe has been appointed as Head Coach from season 2012-13 on a two year contract. Mark has just finished a three year term as Head Coach of the Auckland ITM Cup side and has combined that role with a number of positions in the very successful NZ U20 squad. […]