News Archive
IRB Announces Extensive Anti-Doping Testing Programme
May 26, 2011 - 7:14am
The International Rugby Board has underscored its continued commitment to the fight against doping in Rugby by maintaining record levels of testing and education during 2010. more ...
Richie McCaw confirms he's staying in New Zealand
May 25, 2011 - 11:25am
The All Blacks' inspirational captain Richie McCaw has today confirmed that he has re-signed with the NZRU and the Crusaders, committing through until 2015. more ...
Samoa too strong for USA at JWRT 2011 in Georgia
May 25, 2011 - 7:11am
The IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2011 kicked off with some impressive displays, not least by top seeds Samoa, hosts Georgia, former champions Uruguay and last year's runners up Japan.
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Tributes for Rokocoko who confirms French move
May 24, 2011 - 11:45am
New Zealand rugby has today paid tribute to Auckland, Blues and All Blacks winger Josevata Rokocoko who has confirmed he is leaving to play rugby in France next year. more ...
IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy Live on www.irb.com
May 24, 2011 - 7:05am
The IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy kicks off today in Tbilisi, Georgia and the IRB will be streaming matches live and on-demand via the official tournament website www.irb.com/jwrt. more ...
South Africa Win London Sevens as New Zealand Claim World Series
May 22, 2011 - 7:25am
South Africa beat Fiji 24-14 to win the Emirates Airline London Sevens at Twickenham and New Zealand were crowned 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series champions with one tournament remaining. more ...
Rugby World Cup 2011 Facebook Page Reaches One Million Fans
May 21, 2011 - 7:33am
Rugby World Cup 2011 achieved a major milestone today when it reached one million likes on the official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/rugbyworldcup). more ...
Daniel Carter signs four–year deal with NZRU
May 18, 2011 - 12:05pm
One of the biggest names in world rugby, the All Blacks key playmaker and first five–eighth Daniel Carter has re–signed with the New Zealand Rugby Union and Crusaders franchise through until 2015. more ...
New Zealand Sevens team named for London and Edinburgh tournaments
May 13, 2011 - 12:30pm
New Zealand Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens has named his squad for the final two legs of the HSBC Sevens World Series in London and Edinburgh. more ...
RWC 2011 Ticket Design Launched
May 13, 2011 - 12:04pm
Rugby fans from around the world will soon receive their tickets for Rugby World Cup 2011 matches. more ...
Digicel Fiji Sevens squad named for England and Scotland
May 12, 2011 - 12:05pm
The Digicel Fiji 7s squad to the England and Scotland 7s was announced today. more ...
Samoa to host 2011 Oceania Sevens Championship
May 11, 2011 - 2:28pm
The Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions (FORU) today announced that the Samoa Rugby Union will host the 2011 Oceania Sevens Championship to be held in Apia on the 28th & 29th of October. more ...
Mike Gibson Inducted into IRB Hall of Fame
May 11, 2011 - 12:40pm
The International Rugby Board has inducted former Ireland and British & Irish Lions great Mike Gibson MBE into the IRB Hall of Fame. more ...
Common goal to deliver successful RWC 2019
May 11, 2011 - 9:08am
Tournament organisers are confident that preparations for Rugby World Cup 2019 are on track with all stakeholders united behind delivering a successful event. more ...
Revised IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011 Schedule Announced
May 10, 2011 - 9:48am
The International Rugby Board has announced the revised schedule for the IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011 in Fiji which will take place between July 2 and 13. more ...
Interview with Talite Vaioleti from Tonga
May 06, 2011 - 7:40am
As NZ prepares to host this year’s RWC and welcomes players from all around the globe, Wharfedale could have their own representative at the finals in the form of Tongan flanker Talite Vaioleti. more ...
MediaWorks named RWC 2011 Radio rights holder
May 02, 2011 - 8:04am
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has granted MediaWorks Radio broadcast rights to Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. more ...
Manu Samoa Sevens Squad to England and Scotland
May 02, 2011 - 8:00am
Manu Samoa have named their Sevens squad for the England and Scotland legs of the 2010/2011 HSBC Sevens World Series. more ...
Revised International Match Official Appointments
April 27, 2011 - 2:00pm
The International Rugby Board has announced revisions to the May-August international Match Official appointments. more ...
Pools set for HSBC Sevens World Series Climax in Edinburgh
April 26, 2011 - 1:07pm
Hosts Scotland have been handed a tough assignment on home soil when they entertain the 15 travelling national sides at the Emirates Airline Edinurgh 7s. more ...