The Webb Ellis Cup arrives in England with the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour as the countdown continues RFU President and Rugby World Cup 2003 winner, Jason Leonard OBE, with the Webb Ellis Cup on the Isles of Scilly RFU President and Rugby World Cup 2003 winner Jason Leonard OBE welcomes the Rugby World Cup […]
World Rugby reaffirms level playing field commitment with record anti-doping investment Increased education as rugby grows at record rates globally World’s top players to support Keep Rugby Clean at Rugby World Cup 2015 WADA praises World Rugby educational programmes Reaffirming its commitment to maintaining a level playing field, World Rugby has announced details of an […]
CANTERBURY LAUNCH ENGLAND RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 SHIRT FROM 12,500 FT. WITH THE NATION’S MOST COMMITTED FANS England rugby fans faced the ultimate test of their Commitment to the Rose today, as they took to the skies to unveil the new Rugby World Cup shirt from over 12,500 feet in the air. As the nation […]
YOUNG PLAYERS CHOSEN TO BE PART OF BALL TEAMS FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 Thirteen Ball Teams announced for Rugby World Cup 2015 Over 130 young players from England and Wales given chance to be part of the Tournament Recognised for their commitment to grassroots Rugby within their community Ball Teams will work on all […]
Pics players from Ulster Tag @ Belfast Harlequins RFC and Finn Valley RFC and donegal Town RFc players in the famous Donegal Town diamond. Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland welcomed the Webb Ellis Cup with open arms last week for the second and third legs of the 100-day Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour […]
World Rugby confirms Rugby World Cup 2023 hosting interest from four unions Four unions formally express interest to host RWC 2023 by 15 June deadline Record hosting interest highlights strength of Rugby World Cup RWC proving popular with unions and governments The Rugby World Cup 2023 host selection process continues to build momentum with tournament […]
THE RUGBY WORLD CUP THE DEFINITIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY Brendan Gallagher, Foreword by Sir Clive Woodward Published 10 September, 2015 £25 Hardback / £21.99 eBook “This book captures pictorially the on-going story of the Rugby World Cup since the inaugural tournament in 1987. The rugby and the characters; the blood, sweat and beers and the courage, […]
Match official appointments made for pool stage UPDATED WITH WORKING LINK South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will have the honour of refereeing the opening match at Rugby World Cup 2015 in England as the hosts take on Fiji at Twickenham to kick off 44 days of unmissable rugby action. Peyper, who is 35 and has refereed […]
HSBC partners with World Rugby for record-breaking men’s and women’s sevens properties New four-year deal with HSBC for flagship men’s and women’s series 10 locations revealed for men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series schedule More record attendance, viewing and social figures for sevensRugby sevens is set to reach out and inspire more fans in more […]
Ticket design for Rugby World Cup 2015 revealed by Rugby World Cup 2003 winning captain, Martin Johnson at Twickenham Stadium Johnson is one of four winning Rugby World Cup captains featured on the tickets, with images of John Eales, Francois Pienaar and Richie McCaw also part of the England 2015 design There will be special […]