IRB Moves Closer to Securing Dot Rugby Domain Name The IRB has moved a step closer to securing the .RUGBY internet domain name after the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) ruled that the Game’s global governing body is the appropriate steward for the key property. With the ICANN-run process nearing its […]
The International Rugby Board has appointed an experienced squad of referees for the Rugby Sevens competition in the Commonwealth Games 2014 which will take place in Glasgow on July 26 and 27. All eight referees are veterans of the HSBC Sevens World Series (SWS) while five have also taken charge of matches in the Rugby […]
The International Rugby Board has reaffirmed its commitment to address public criticism of match officials by team management and players at international level. Chairman Bernard Lapasset issued a letter to Unions reminding them of their responsibility to uphold the sport’s values of discipline, integrity and respect when it comes to comments on match official performance. […]
The International Rugby Board has announced that the Argentina Pampas will participate in a new-look IRB Pacific Rugby Cup in 2014. For the first time the tournament will be hosted entirely in Australia and will be organised by the IRB in partnership with the Australian Rugby Union. The key development tournament which is funded through […]
The International Rugby Board has announced details of the tender process for hosting the flagship Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 and IRB Sevens World Series rounds from 2015/16. With interest expected to be unprecedented as Sevens continues to break into new markets and attract record attendance and viewing figures, member unions have been given until […]
Underscoring its commitment to ensuring Rugby is a Game for all while promoting player welfare, the IRB has approved a global trial whereby approved Rugby Goggles can be worn in all levels of Rugby. The new Rugby Goggles, which are available for purchase from today (Wednesday, January 22), have been developed to enable people who […]
IRB Statement on European Competitions The International Rugby Board strongly believes that the establishment of a truly representative pan-European Rugby competition that fully complies with IRB Regulations and Bye-Laws is in the best interests of the global Game. The IRB acknowledges and supports the commitment of the six nations Member Unions in their ongoing attempts […]
IRB Further Empowers Referees at Scrums In a minor revision to the current protocol surrounding the ongoing scrum engagement global trial, the International Rugby Board has confirmed that referees will use non-verbal communication to indicate to the scrum-half when the ball can be thrown into the scrum. Up to now as part of the scrum […]
Rugby Introduced to Rio’s Public Schools Rio 2016 and CBRu working hard to make the most of Olympic feeling More than 10,000 new players since April thanks to IRB’s Get Into Rugby Nearly half of new participants are female ‘It was love at first sight, the children really identify with the sport’ As Rugby counts […]
IRB Awards Recognise Game Changers The International Rugby Board has recognised the achievements of three individuals who have changed the face of Rugby in their countries with the presentation of prestigious awards. The global governing body posthumously recognised the achievements of Ange Guimera, a pioneer of Brazilian, Uruguayan and Ivory Coast Rugby, with the IRB […]