News Archive
Scene set for outstanding JWC 2011 in Italy
June 07, 2011 - 7:16am
Italy is poised to hold an outstanding IRB Junior World Championship 2011 as the teams gather in the Veneto region ahead of Friday’s kick-off. more ...
Samoa claim JWRT crown
June 05, 2011 - 7:07am
Samoa have defeated Japan 31-24 to claim the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2011 crown and with it, qualification to the IRB Junior World Championship 2012. more ...
Domoni announces PNC squad
June 04, 2011 - 11:32am
Head coach and Chairman of Selectors Samuela Domoni today announced a squad of 43 players following yesterday afternoon’s national trials for the Pacific Nations Cup held in Suva. more ...
JWRT players support Keep Rugby Clean Day
June 01, 2011 - 7:16am
An important aspect of each and every International Rugby Board tournament is the Anti-Doping programme that includes testing, education and awareness. more ...
Marvellous end to marvellous season
June 01, 2011 - 7:07am
What a season it's been and what a way to finish - I can't wait to see that final again! more ...
All Blacks Test Tickets on sale to Southern fans
May 31, 2011 - 6:29am
Over 3,500 tickets have already been snapped up in the South Island preferential pre-public sale of tickets to the All Blacks v Fiji for Canterbury Test match in Dunedin on 22 July. more ...
Samoa too strong for Uruguay in second round of JWRT
May 30, 2011 - 7:22am
A summary of the second round of matches at the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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NZ proud to win 'toughest' World Series
May 29, 2011 - 7:09am
He may have been in the job for 18 years and lifted countless World Series titles, but the sight of his captain lifting the last trophy to be presented in a Sevens season still make the eyes sparkle. more ...
Shortlist unveiled for Sevens Player of Year
May 29, 2011 - 7:05am
A shortlist of three nominees, two New Zealanders and one South African, has been unveiled for the IRB's Sevens Player of the Year Award, in association with HSBC. more ...
IRB Junior World Championship 2011 Set For Record Broadcast and Online Coverage
May 27, 2011 - 6:53am
The IRB Junior World Championship 2011 kicks off on 10 June in the Veneto Region of Italy and will enjoy record broadcast and online coverage for an Age Grade Rugby tournament. more ...
Samoa end 'year of learning' as Sevens champs
May 27, 2011 - 6:48am
This time last year, Samoa's rugby players recorded the country's finest sporting achievement by winning the 2009/10 IRB Sevens World Series. more ...
Captains unite for Sevens Series finale
May 27, 2011 - 6:42am
The family of the man who gave Sevens Rugby to the world today welcomed the 16 international teams set to illuminate Murrayfield this weekend at the 100th tournament since the inception.
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Celebrating the first game of Rugby in NZ
May 27, 2011 - 6:31am
In 1870, the first game of Rugby in New Zealand was played in Nelson. We mark the historic event and look forward to celebrations in September… more ...
The secret to New Zealand Sevens success
May 26, 2011 - 2:07pm
Last weekend at Twickenham, New Zealand clinched the 2010/11 HSBC Sevens World Series, taking their tally to nine World Series titles with a tournament to spare. more ...
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 ...