News Archive
Try time
January 13, 2011 - 2:16pm
Our beautiful game rugby has many aspects, big hits, aerial combat and of course the tries, vote on your favourite for 2010 here. more ...
Pools and Matches set for NZI Sevens
December 17, 2010 - 7:51am
The pools and match schedule have been announced for the third event of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series, on 4-5 February 2011 in Wellington, New Zealand. more ...
Japan to Host IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011
December 16, 2010 - 1:38pm
Japan’s preparations to host Rugby World Cup 2019 have been given a further boost after the IRB announced that the JRFU will host the IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011. more ...
Ground-breaking Work To Begin on Samoa High Performance Centre
December 13, 2010 - 6:36am
The construction of the Samoa Rugby Union’s (SRU) ground-breaking High Performance Facility will start today at Faleata. more ...
New Zealand Retain South Africa Sevens Title
December 11, 2010 - 7:20am
New Zealand retained their Emirates Airline South Africa Sevens title, beating England in the tightest of finals with a last-gasp penalty kick, 22-19. more ...
New Zealand Sevens' lasting legacy in SA
December 10, 2010 - 8:45am
As the 16 teams prepare for the second leg of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series in South Africa, one took time out from training to do something special. more ...
England Crowned Champions of Dubai Sevens
December 04, 2010 - 9:27am
England came from behind to beat reigning World Series champions Samoa in the final of the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens and take an early lead in the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series. more ...
Samoa Kings of Tahiti Nui Sevens
December 03, 2010 - 11:08am
For the 4th Tahiti Nui Sevens Tournament (27th November), the tournament organisers decided that this year’s venue would be at Bora Bora the most notable of the Tahiti islands. more ...
Team Captains Join to Launch HSBC Sevens World Series
December 02, 2010 - 12:06pm
The captains of the 16 teams competing in the first event of the new season, the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, have joined together to launch the start of the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series. more ...
New Zealand Honoured With Trio of IRB Awards
December 01, 2010 - 11:11am
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has been named the International Rugby Board Player of the Year 2010 in association with Emirates Airline. more ...
HSBC Sevens World Series targets 500,000 fans
December 01, 2010 - 10:53am
The International Rugby Board and HSBC are setting a target of 500,000 fans for the entire 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series, starting with the season-opener in Dubai on 3-4 December. more ...
Special RWC 2011 Christmas Ticket Offer
December 01, 2010 - 10:15am
Members of the global Rugby family will be able to purchase Rugby World Cup 2011 tickets on a first come, first served basis from 09:00 (New Zealand time) on December 1, 2010. more ...
Société Générale Appointed Worldwide Partner
November 30, 2010 - 10:35am
Rugby World Cup Limited has announced the appointment of Société Générale as a Worldwide Partner of both Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand and Rugby World Cup 2015 in England. more ...
New Zealand Sevens team for Dubai and George named
November 26, 2010 - 9:08am
New Zealand Sevens Coach Gordon Tietjens has named a new-look team for the first two HSBC Sevens World Series tournaments starting next weekend in Dubai and the following weekend in George. more ...
New Zealand players to play for Barbarians
November 26, 2010 - 9:00am
The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has released players to take part in the UK Barbarians v South Africa match on Saturday 4 December at Twickenham. more ...
IRB Player of the Year 2010 Nominees Announced
November 25, 2010 - 9:21am
The International Rugby Board has announced the shortlist of nominees for the IRB Player of the Year 2010 Award in association with Emirates Airline. more ...
Law Amendments Put Player Welfare First
November 23, 2010 - 9:26am
The International Rugby Board Council today approved amendments to two aspects of Law that will ensure that the welfare of players always comes first. more ...
IRB App Puts Laws of the Game at Your Fingertips
November 23, 2010 - 9:17am
The International Rugby Board has launched an innovative application for universal download, providing another digital accessibility dimension for the Laws of the Game. more ...
Wallabies splutter to win over Italy
November 21, 2010 - 7:41am
The Qantas Wallabies have spluttered their way to a relieving 32-14 victory over Italy at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence. more ...
Ton-up for Henry as All Blacks down Irish
November 21, 2010 - 7:34am
New Zealand gave Graham Henry his 100th victory as a Test match coach with a 38-18 win over Ireland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday. more ...