News Archive
IRB Pacific Rugby Cup 2012 set for kick off
February 09, 2012 - 7:00am
The IRB Pacific Rugby Cup kicks off on February 24 when Fiji Warriors, Samoa A and Tonga A travel to Australia for the first round of matches against Super Rugby development opposition. more ...
IRB opens World Series up to every nation
February 07, 2012 - 6:47am
The International Rugby Board has announced details of a new qualification pathway for the HSBC Sevens World Series as the sport continues to build towards its Olympic Games re-inclusion in 2016. more ...
IRB launches innovative concussion website
February 06, 2012 - 6:55am
The International Rugby Board has stepped up its policy of providing the best possible concussion education with the launch of a new interactive website. more ...
NZ Sevens reign supreme in Wellington
February 04, 2012 - 6:50am
New Zealand have beaten closest rivals Fiji 24-7 to win the 2012 Hertz Sevens. more ...
World Cup winner hails Sevens victory
February 04, 2012 - 6:46am
Rugby World Cup-winning All Black Hosea Gear paid tribute to his Sevens teammates on yet another night of rugby success for New Zealand. more ...
Pools drawn for USA Sevens in Las Vegas
February 04, 2012 - 6:42am
The IRB has confirmed the pool draw for round 5 of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the USA Sevens in Las Vegas, USA on 10-12 February 2012. more ...
Cooks' opportunity to shine at NZ Sevens
February 03, 2012 - 7:00am
The Cook Islands will run out at the Westpac Stadium on 3-4 February this weekend, in the knowledge that this is their one and only chance to shine on the 2011/12 HSBC Sevens World Series. more ...
Sevens teams declared for Wellington showdown
February 02, 2012 - 7:26am
On the eve of the Hertz Sevens, round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series on 3-4 February, all 16 national teams have declared their final squads to compete in New Zealand's capital, Wellington. more ...
NZ looking for second successive home title
February 01, 2012 - 12:20pm
Following a dramatic 31-26 victory against South Africa in the final of the Nelson Mandela Bay South Africa Sevens in December, New Zealand sit joint first in the 2011/12 HSBC Sevens World Series. more ...
Team line-up set for Hong Kong Sevens
January 31, 2012 - 11:43am
The Hong Kong Rugby Football Union today announced the 24 international teams set to take part in the Cathay Pacific / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2012, round seven of the HSBC Sevens World Series. more ...
2012 IRB Anti-Doping Handbook Launched
January 31, 2012 - 6:41am
The 2012 IRB Anti-Doping Handbook is now available for download from www.keeprugbyclean.com, underscoring the governing body’s commitment to best-practice education and information.
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NZ Sevens reach fitness peak on Mt Maunganui
January 30, 2012 - 10:27am
Gordon Tietjens’ Sevens training camps have become part of New Zealand rugby folklore, and they’re one reason why New Zealand line up as favourites on home soil at the Westpac this weekend. more ...
Hosea Gear wings in for NZ Sevens
January 30, 2012 - 7:19am
Highlander and All Black wing Hosea Gear has been selected to play for New Zealand in the Hertz Sevens, round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Wellington. more ...
Uncovered: Sevens Marathon Men
January 30, 2012 - 7:14am
All 15 travelling teams have now arrived in Wellington, joining the hosts and defending champions New Zealand for round four of the HSBC Sevens World Series more ...
Sevens whistleblower: Referee's blog # 1
January 29, 2012 - 7:09am
James McPhail is a 26-year-old referee from New Zealand, who made his international Sevens debut at Round one of the HSBC Sevens World Series. more ...
USA to Host Junior World Rugby Trophy 2012
January 29, 2012 - 6:49am
The International Rugby Board has announced that USA Rugby will host the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy (JWRT) 2012 from 18-30 June in Salt Lake City. more ...
Starmers: Back to the Wellington cauldron
January 28, 2012 - 6:35am
TV commentator Nigel Starmer-Smith writes his latest blog for irbsevens.com ahead of the fourth round of the HSBC Sevens World Series, the Hertz Sevens in New Zealand's capital, Wellington. more ...
Manu Samoa Sevens Coach Named Wellington/LA Squad
January 27, 2012 - 7:07am
Manu Samoa Sevens Head Coach Stephen Betham has named his 12 member squad for next weekend's Hertz Sevens tournament in Wellington and Las Vegas. more ...
Robert Brophy appointed acting IRB CEO
January 27, 2012 - 6:31am
IRB Chief Financial Officer Robert Brophy has been appointed acting Chief Executive of Rugby’s global governing body and acting Managing Director of Rugby World Cup Limited. more ...
Four new caps in NZ Sevens squad - Gear comes in
January 26, 2012 - 11:48am
New Zealand Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens has named four new caps in his 2012 national contracted squad of 15 who are preparing for next weekend's Hertz Sevens tournament in Wellington. more ...