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Pools Confirmed for Rugby World Cup 2015
December 04, 2012 - 6:25am
With just over 1,000 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2015 kicks off in England, the Pool Allocation Draw has today taken place at an iconic London art gallery. more ...
Dan Carter named IRB Player of the Year
December 04, 2012 - 6:16am
New Zealand fly half Dan Carter has been named the IRB Player of the Year for 2012. more ...
Round 3 of the 2012 Oceania U19s Championship showcased some fantastic rugby
December 03, 2012 - 6:16pm
Apia Park in Samoa was treated to some fantastic rugby in the 2012 Oceania U19s Championship Round 3 pool play this afternoon. more ...
Interesting statistics on past RWC pools
December 03, 2012 - 7:47am
To whet your appetite ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool Allocation Draw in London on Monday we bring you some Interesting statistics on past Rugby World Cup pools for the directly qualified teams. more ...
Beale breaks Welsh hearts in last seconds
December 02, 2012 - 8:00pm
Wales were condemned to an autumn series whitewash after Australia first five-eighths Kurtley Beale broke their hearts at the Millennium Stadium. more ...
Emphatic England thrash All Blacks
December 02, 2012 - 7:46pm
Five minutes which produced three tries for England sank New Zealand as the home team shook off all their frustrations to achieve a famous 38-21 victory at Twickenham on Sunday. more ...
Samoa defeat New Zealand to win Dubai Sevens
December 01, 2012 - 7:30pm
A try after just ten seconds by Paul Perez inspired Samoa to a stunning 26 -15 victory over New Zealand in Cup final of the 2012 Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens. more ...
New Zealand beat South Africa 41-0 to win the Dubai Sevens
December 01, 2012 - 7:10pm
A dominant New Zealand team, displaying a combination of raw power, pace and unparalleled fitness levels, have swept to victory at the first round of the inaugural IRB Women’s Sevens World Series in Dubai. more ...
Russia's Women Hit High Notes in Sevens World Series Opener
November 30, 2012 - 9:25am
Just seven months out from hosting the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Moscow, Russia’s women have laid down a significant marker to their potential rivals on day one of the inaugural IRB Women’s Sevens World Series tournament in Dubai. more ...
Day of drama at Dubai Sevens
November 30, 2012 - 9:10am
Canada and Portugal joined the top seeds in the 2012 Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens Cup quarter finals after an enthralling day of action at 7he Sevens. more ...
Boris Johnson and stars to light up RWC draw
November 30, 2012 - 9:03am
Mayor of London Boris Johnson will take centre stage at what promises to be a star-studded Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool Allocation Draw at an iconic London art gallery on the South Bank in London on December 3. more ...
2012 Oceania U19s Championship Round 2 action
November 29, 2012 - 7:07pm
Round 2 of the 2012 Oceania U19s Championship was played at Apia Park this afternoon. more ...
Final squads declared for Dubai Sevens
November 29, 2012 - 11:17am
The final squads have been declared by all 16 teams set to compete at the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, with South Africa forced into a late change. more ...
Women's Game set for Sevens World Series Boost
November 29, 2012 - 8:05am
Excitement was the predominant feeling today in Dubai as the finishing touches are put to preparations for the first ever IRB Women's Sevens World Series. more ...
Dubai Sevens party set to be bigger than ever
November 28, 2012 - 9:20am
The stage is set for the biggest and best Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens in the tournament’s 43-year history. more ...
New Zealand and Italy to host JWC 2014 & 2015
November 28, 2012 - 8:23am
The International Rugby Board has confirmed that the next two editions of its premier age-grade tournament, the IRB Junior World Championship, will be held in New Zealand and Italy in 2014 and 2015 respectively. more ...
IRB Player of the Year shortlist revealed
November 28, 2012 - 8:19am
The International Rugby Board has announced the shortlist of nominees for the prestigious IRB Player of the Year 2012 Award. more ...
2012 Oceania U19s Championship kicks off at Apia Park
November 26, 2012 - 2:07pm
Round 1 of the 2012 Oceania U19s Championship kicked off at Apia Park in Samoa on Monday. more ...
First half excellence seals win for All Blacks
November 25, 2012 - 8:11pm
Julian Savea unleashed his emerging maturity to spark New Zealand's initial thrust en route to its 33-10 win over Wales on Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday (NZT). more ...