IRB Announces Direct Promotion and Relegation for HSBC Sevens World Series – One up, one down in place for HSBC Sevens World Series – Hong Kong to host promotion battle – Relegated nation to be decided at end of 2013/14 Series – Captains launch new Series on Gold Coast In the build-up to the opening […]
Ireland Head Coach Mark Aston has today announced his 24 man squad for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. The final squad includes a total of ten Super League players and four players from Australia’s NRL competition with the remaining players coming from the Championship and the NSW Cup in the form of Joshua Toole. […]
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has today announced that Debbie Jevans CBE (Chief Executive, England Rugby 2015) and Leo Varadkar TD (Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport) will speak at the inaugural IRB World Rugby Conference and Exhibition in Dublin on November 18. Speaking on the day one panel session entitled ‘Winning Bids and […]
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) is delighted to announce that Shaun the Sheep, star of the global hit TV series, has joined the Rugby World Cup 2015 flock. The exciting merchandising programme between multi-award-winning creators Aardman Animations and Rugby World Cup 2015 master licensee Elite Sports Properties (ESP) will feature Shaun the Sheep and friends […]
Growing Rugby participation by more than one million by 2016 and promoting sustainable growth is the aim of a new initiative launched by the International Rugby Board today. IMPACT will partner with IRB events, including Rugby World Cup 2015 and 2019, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 and the IRB Junior World Championship, to deliver participation, […]
Rugby World Cup Limited has appointed Clifford Chance as the Official Law Firm of Rugby World Cup 2015 in England. One of the world’s foremost law firms with a strong heritage in sport, Clifford Chance will provide the full range of legal services for the tournament, which kicks off in exactly two years time on […]
Organising committee now 50 staff as planning moves towards delivery in 2014 Strong support from cities and venues following vision, venues and match schedule announcement this year Kick-off times and ticketing details to be announced with IRB by the end of this year Volunteering programme to open in 2014 with 75 per cent recruitment from […]
On this week’s show presented by Chris Rea and Martin Cross… RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ANALYSIS – Resident analyst Andy Robinson discusses the latest trends in the Rugby Championship. to listen CLICK HERE FELIPE CONTEPOMI – We make an appointment for an in-depth interview with Argentina’s rugby playing doctor. WOMEN’S WORLD CUP – A report on South […]
Pools & schedule announced for Series opener One month until Series kick-off on Gold Coast Sophie Monk new Gold Coast Sevens ambassador The International Rugby Board, in conjunction with tournament organisers the Australian Rugby Union, has announced the pools and match schedule for the Gold Coast Sevens, round one of the HSBC Sevens World Series […]