– UAERF driving participation growth in West Asia – Union has strong NOC support – Greece granted probationary Full Member status Now 100 Unions in Full Membership of IRB The International Rugby Board has welcomed the United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation (UAERF) as a Full Member Union after Council approved its application during its meeting […]
While the future stars of world Rugby are dreaming of France 2013 and an opportunity to showcase their Test credentials at the IRB Junior World Championship, the class of 2008-2012 are preparing for a November Test campaign that will determine the composition of the Rugby World Cup 2015 pools. Since the Junior World Championship made […]
Supporters, players, coaches, media and referees to have their say Five aspects of Law being trialled globally Social media playing an important role in IRB strategies The International Rugby Board is asking members of the wider Rugby community to express their views on the Law amendment trials currently underway. The Game’s global governing body will […]
The International Rugby Board has announced its female referee panels for 2012-13 as preparation continues towards Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Moscow and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 in France. Four referees named on the Fifteens panel – Clare Daniels (England), Nicky Inwood (New Zealand), Dana Teagarden (USA) and Sherry Trumbull (Canada) – refereed […]
– Strategic Investment Unions to play 21 matches in November window – IRB International Rugby Series Launched – IRB continues to fund its commitment to grow the global Game The International Rugby Board has launched the unprecedented IRB International Rugby Series that will see an extensive programme of competitive matches for Tier Two and Three […]
The International Rugby Board has announced that Rugby Canada will host the IRB Americas Rugby Championship 2012. The showcase tournament features teams from the top Unions in North and South America and the 2012 edition will see international A teams from Canada, USA and Argentina and the Uruguay national team competing for the prestigious prize. […]
Ambitious Unions Seek a Life at the TOP The 2012 edition of the innovative IRB Talent Optimization Programme (TOP) has brought 32 up-and-coming Rugby professionals from 20 different countries to the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport in South Africa. Since its inception in 2005, TOP has grown in stature and importance among the IRB’s Member Unions […]
Canada and USA Win Places in RWC Sevens Canada and USA qualified for the men’s section of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 while Canada’s women also made it through at the North American Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) Sevens in Ottawa. For the men, it was the final everyone had expected between the North American rivals […]
TMO’s role to be expanded and enhanced Aviva Premiership in England and South Africa’s Absa Currie Cup will be used Two sets of protocols to be examined with one to be chosen for global trial The IRB and its Member Unions have underscored their commitment to consistent and accurate match officiating by sanctioning and supporting […]
International Rugby Board Chairman Bernard Lapasset is confident that the success of the London 2012 Olympic Games will inspire Rugby Sevens players hoping to participate in the world’s largest sporting event in four years’ time. Rugby Sevens will make its Games debut at Rio 2016 and Lapasset, in London for International Olympic Committee (IOC) planning […]