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Nov 23, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Rugby congratulates All Blacks on World Rugby 2014 Awards
All Blacks – Team of the Year Brodie Retallick – Player of the Year Steve Hansen – Coach of the Year New Zealand Rugby has paid tribute to the All Blacks after they again dominated the annual World Rugby Awards announced following the last...
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Oct 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on IRB to establish athletes commission
The International Rugby Board has underscored its commitment to ensure that the world’s top players are included within its decision-making structures with the establishment of the first World Rugby Athletes’ Commission. The Executive Committee approved...
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Sep 16, 14 •
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Comments Off on A World Rankings perspective on RWC 2015
Richie McCaw’s try helped keep New Zealand top in both The Rugby Championship and IRB World Rankings After their 14-10 win over South Africa in Wellington, New Zealand have marginally improved their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings by 0.19...
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Aug 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Rugby Federation Set for Name Change as IRB Becomes World Rugby
The International Rugby Board will become World Rugby from November 19, 2014 as part of a major rebranding programme. The new brand, including a new logo, will be launched at the IRB World Rugby Conference and Exhibition in London on November 17-18. Global...
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Jun 28, 14 •
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Comments Off on Springboks vs Scotland Team Sheets
The Springbok team to face Scotland in Port Elizabeth is: 15 Willie le Roux – 14 caps, 30 Test points 14 Cornal Hendricks – 2 caps, 10 Test points 13 JP Pietersen – 53 caps, 80 Test points 12 Jan Serfontein – 11 caps, 5 Test points 11...
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Jun 5, 14 •
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Comments Off on Rugby: A proactive stance on concussion
IRB Chief Executive Brett Gosper speaking at the World Rugby Conference & Exhibition Concussion is an issue that affects all sports and it is important that everyone in rugby recognises the symptoms of concussion and removes from playing or training...
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Apr 3, 14 •
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Comments Off on Teams hungry for success at JWRT 2014
USA won the Junior World Rugby Trophy in 2012, beating Japan in the final USA, Canada and Japan will be gunning for glory when the future stars of world Rugby take to the pitch next week in Hong Kong for the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2014. The...
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Feb 21, 14 •
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Comments Off on Record Testing Programme as IRB Reaffirms Keep Rugby Clean Commitment
The International Rugby Board has reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against doping in sport by undertaking a record level of education and testing in 2013. At its annual meeting in Dublin this week, the IRB’s Anti-Doping Advisory Committee (ADAC)...
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Feb 10, 14 •
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Comments Off on Dr Jon Patricios appointed to IRB concussion advisory group
South African Rugby Union (SARU) medical consultant Dr Jon Patricios has been appointed to an expert International Rugby Board (IRB) concussion advisory panel aimed at promoting best-practice concussion management, education, prevention and research....
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Jan 22, 14 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand Women’s Sevens contracted squad confirmed
New Zealand Women’s Sevens coach Sean Horan today named 19 contracted players for the 2014 season. The players are: Shakira Baker Michaela Blyde* Kelly Brazier Gayle Broughton* Sarah Goss Vaine Greig Honey Hireme Carla Hohepa Hayley Hutana Linda Itunu Kayla...
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Jan 15, 14 •
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Comments Off on Pools and schedule announced for Atlanta 7s
With a month to go to kick off, the pool draw for the second round of the IRB Women’s Sevens World Series in Atlanta, USA, has been announced. The competition will take place at Kennesaw State University on February 15 and 16, and follows on from a very...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on RWC 2015 Official Supporter Tours Launched
January 1, 2014 marks an exciting milestone for Rugby World Cup 2015 as it is the global launch of the official supporter tour packages. A wide range of packages based on experience and price will be available through 15 market-leading official travel agents...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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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...
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Jan 7, 14 •
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Comments Off on IRB further empowers referees at scrums
The minor change to scrum protocol is effective immediately. 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...
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Dec 28, 13 •
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Comments Off on New Zealand gunning for England’s World Junior title
As New Zealand prepares to host the 2014 edition of the IRB Junior World Championship, the country’s juniors will be aching to get their hands back on a trophy they must have come to see as their own. The 2013 tournament provided remarkable drama from...
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Dec 26, 13 •
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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...
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Dec 22, 13 •
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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...
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Dec 22, 13 •
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Comments Off on IRB announces Women’s Six Nations referees
The International Rugby Board has announced the referee appointments for the RBS Women’s Six Nations Championship 2014. Appointments were made by the IRB Match Official Selection Committee following a detailed review of recent performances. The Women’s...
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Dec 13, 13 •
2781 Views •
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Comments Off on Senatla, Afrika sign for Bok Sevens until 2016
Springbok Sevens stars Seabelo Senatla and Cecil Afrika have extended their national sevens contracts until December 2016, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) announced on Friday. Senatla will play for the Springbok Sevens team during the HSBC Sevens World...
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Dec 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on Barnes was fair and professional at all times
The International Rugby Board is satisfied that Wayne Barnes managed the Wales versus Australia match on November 30 in a fair and professional manner. During that match he followed the correct protocol for reviewing a forward pass and, as there was no...
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Dec 12, 13 •
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Comments Off on A year of ups and downs for Argentina
Argentine rugby will look back to 2013 with some bittersweet memories. Los Pumas had an underperforming season – two wins in 12 internationals – but it came as a good wake-up call two years away from Rugby World Cup 2015. On the other hand, the growth at...
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Dec 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on IRB names match officials for Six Nations
All coaches are consulted as part of the referee performance review process The International Rugby Board has announced the match official appointments for the RBS 6 Nations 2014. Appointments were made by the IRB Match Official Selection Committee at its...
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Dec 11, 13 •
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Comments Off on IRB anti-doping decision
The International Rugby Board has confirmed that Namibia players Malcolm Moore and Carel Swanpoel have been suspended for six months for anti-doping offences. Moore (21) and Swanepoel (25) underwent an in-competition urine test on 15 June 2013 following a...
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Dec 9, 13 •
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Comments Off on Inspired South Africa win home Sevens title
An inspired South Africa came from 14-0 down to fight back and win a popular victory against New Zealand, 17-14, to clinch the Cell C Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens. It is the first time since 2008 that the South Africans have won their home Sevens...
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Dec 6, 13 •
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Comments Off on Rugby family pays tribute to Nelson Mandela
Photo: Nelson Mandela presents the Webb Ellis Cup to Francois Pienaar in 1995 The International Rugby Board and the global Rugby family have been paying tribute to Nelson Mandela, who passed away today. The inspirational former South African leader and father...
