Archive for the ‘RWC 2015’ Category

2014 Preview – IRB

Jan 7, 14 • 2793 Views • General News, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2015, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on 2014 Preview – IRB

With the building blocks for Rugby World Cup 2015 now firmly in place, preparation for the world’s third largest sporting event now moves from planning to delivery in 2014. With seven qualification spots still to be decided, over 2 million tickets set to go...
Review of 2013 – IRB

Dec 26, 13 • 3903 Views • General News, International, Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup News, RWC 2015, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Review of 2013 – IRB

What a difference a year makes. With the year drawing to a close and the countdown to Rugby World Cup 2015 gaining momentum, Rugby World Cup looks back some of the highlights from the last 12 months. January For the 12 qualified teams, the year started with...
Jonathan Thomas reflects on epic RWC 2003 encounter

Dec 22, 13 • 2672 Views • General News, International, RWC 2015, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Jonathan Thomas reflects on epic RWC 2003 encounter

Wales have played out some unforgettable Rugby World Cup matches over the years, and one which will live long in the memory of any Welsh rugby fan is their final Pool D clash against New Zealand at RWC 2003. Despite ultimately losing 37-53, the Dragons...
The road to Rugby World Cup 2015

Dec 22, 13 • 2651 Views • General News, International, RWC 2015, RWC Player Statistics, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on The road to Rugby World Cup 2015

Canada became the first to emerge from the global qualification process to book their place at Rugby World Cup 2015 by beating neighbours USA 40-20 on aggregate over two legs in August. The Canucks, as the Americas 1 qualifier, will join RWC 2011 runners-up...
Rugby World Cup 2015 to engage a nation

Dec 22, 13 • 2496 Views • General News, International, RWC 2015, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Rugby World Cup 2015 to engage a nation

You would be forgiven for believing that following the London Olympic Games would be a daunting task for the Rugby World Cup 2015 organisers, but England 2015 is on track to be something special for teams, fans and the people of the United Kingdom and beyond....
Youngsters set to inspire a nation ahead of RWC 2015

Nov 4, 13 • 2919 Views • General News, International, RWC 2015, World Rugby • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on Youngsters set to inspire a nation ahead of RWC 2015

With two years to go to the Rugby World Cup 2015 Final, the Rugby Football Union is sending a clear signal that young people have a massively important role to play in the build-up to and legacy from one of the world’s largest sporting events. The RFU on...
DHL to be Official Logistics Partner of Rugby World Cup 2015

Oct 29, 13 • 2722 Views • General News, International, RWC 2015, Springboks • nelio@15.co.za • Comments Off on DHL to be Official Logistics Partner of Rugby World Cup 2015

DHL, the world’s leading express and logistics provider, and the International Rugby Board (IRB) today announced that DHL will be Official Logistics Partner of Rugby World Cup 2015. The partnership will see DHL assume responsibility for the logistics of one...