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SA to host Sevens Round 3

2013-05-17 11:38

SA will host Round 3 of the HSBC Sevens World Series on December 7/8 after the IRB confirmed the dates for the 2013/14 season.

US 'not ready' to host RWC

2013-04-22 11:04

The United States is not ready to host a Rugby World Cup, International Rugby Board head Brett Gosper has said.

Wales climb IRB rankings

2013-02-26 13:48

Wales have continued their climb back up the IRB world rankings after Round 3 of this year's Six Nations championship.

SARU wins IRB award

2012-12-08 14:46

SARU has been awarded the IRB Development Award 2012 for its innovative and practical approach to player development.

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Habana - Try of the Year

2012-11-23 12:40

Check out a video of the Bryan Habana try that has been nominated for the IRB Try of the Year.

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IRB appeals All Black's ban

2012-11-21 20:27

The IRB will appeal against a one-week ban handed to New Zealand's Adam Thomson for stamping on the head of a opponent.

Rage over leniency towards NZ

2012-11-15 07:42

The IRB has promised a revision of its disciplinary system after protests broke out when NZ's Adam Thomson was banned for a week.

RWC 'blackmail' for Islanders?

2012-11-06 15:33

The 2015 World Cup in England risks being devalued should European clubs prevent players from Fiji and other Pacific nations taking part.

IRB rewards Burger, Jordaan

2012-10-16 17:04

Former South African Test referee Freek Burger and former women's player Marlize Jordaan have received top IRB appointments.

More rugby for smaller nations

2012-09-19 17:18

Tier Two and Three rugby nations will play an unprecedented 21 matches during the November 2012 Test window.

SBW to have 'Beckham effect'

2012-09-07 15:47

All Black Sonny Bill Williams can have a David Beckham-like effect on Japanese rugby, says new IRB chief executive Brett Gosper.

Gosper appointed IRB chief

2012-07-21 12:57

Australian Brett Gosper has been appointed as the new chief executive of The International Rugby Board.

No change for Boks in rankings

2012-06-26 12:36
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The Springboks have retained third place in the latest IRB world rankings despite their draw against England in PE.

Pumas move up in IRB rankings

2012-06-19 12:10

Argentina have leap-frogged France in the latest IRB world rankings following their victory in the Test last weekend.

Little change in IRB rankings

2012-06-12 10:14

There has been little change to the IRB rankings after the first round of internationals, with the southern hemisphere still top dogs.

Jake replaced on IRB panel

2012-06-05 14:18

New Zealand coach Graham Henry has replaced South Africa's Jake White on the International Rugby Board panel.

RWC draw date announced

2012-05-21 22:00

The draw for pool allocation for the 2015 Rugby World Cup will be held in London on December 3, the IRB has announced.

IRB reject Scotland appeal

2012-05-16 13:00

Scotland lost its appeal for utility back Steven Shingler, who was eligible for only Wales the IRB reconfirmed.

Powerful Baby Bok side named

2012-04-25 13:06

Blue Bulls flank Wian Liebenberg will lead a powerful SA Under-20 team at the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 in Cape Town.

IRB axe Bryce, Kaplan

2012-03-24 11:06

Bryce Lawrence and Jonathan Kaplan have been axed from the IRB's latest elite nine-man referee panel.

Sevens World Series beefs up

2012-02-07 11:04

The Rugby Sevens World Series is to expand as it builds up to the sport's inclusion at the Olympic Games in 2016, organisers said.

IRB change 'needed'

2011-12-14 13:06

New Zealand rugby officials voiced confidence that change is on the way despite the re-election of Bernard Lapasset as IRB chairperson.

Hurt NZ, SA seek 7s solace

2011-12-08 10:43

Giants New Zealand and South Africa are hurting before the third leg of the International Rugby Board Sevens World Series in PE.

IRB worry over RWC rip-offs

2011-07-19 08:00

IRB chief Mike Miller has warned that price gouging during the RWC threatened to sully NZ's reputation with international tourists.

Christchurch to miss RWC

2011-03-15 07:45

Christchurch will lose its RWC hosting rights on the back of a new report showing the city's stadium is unfit for games.

 

IRB to counter scrum chaos

2013-05-09 07:45

Rugby chiefs have unveiled their latest bid to cope with the persistent problem of scrum collapses in major international games.

IRB revamps RWC schedule

2013-04-22 09:01

The International Rugby Board says it has revamped the 2015 RWC match schedule to stop giving top nations an unfair advantage.

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Dan Carter interview

2012-12-19 08:51

Listen to an interview with IRB Rugby Player of the Year Dan Carter as he discusses winning the award and the All Blacks.

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Top 4 decided for RWC draw

2012-11-26 15:42

Victories for the top four sides in the world has guaranteed their band one seeding for the Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool Allocation Draw.

Wallabies appeal Simmons ban

2012-11-22 09:32

The ARU will appeal Wallabies lock Rob Simmons's eight-week ban for a lifting tackle on French forward Yannick Nyanga.

RWC rankings race hots up

2012-11-19 16:03

The battle to secure the best possible IRB world ranking ahead of the RWC 2015 Pool Allocation draw will go down to the wire.

IRB to review player releases

2012-11-08 21:12

The head of world rugby Bernard Lapasset has vowed a "strict application" of the rules on releasing players for international duty.

All Blacks' IRB lead cut

2012-10-24 15:58

Following their draw against the Wallabies in Brisbane, the All Blacks' cushion at the top of the IRB world rankings has shrunk.

IRB scolds drunk Sevens fans

2012-09-20 12:52

Drunk Wellington Sevens fans have left the IRB unimpressed and there are calls for the concourse to become liquor-free.

England 'on track' for 2015

2012-09-07 15:59

England are "totally on track" to deliver a successful 2015 rugby World Cup despite recent criticism, the IRB has said.

No change in IRB rankings

2012-08-27 13:26

The Springboks have remained in third position in the latest IRB rankings after their Rugby Championship draw against Argentina.

Samoa PM: Idiot rugby refs!

2012-07-14 10:47

Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has welcomed an International Rugby Board investigation after he hit out at officials.

IRB lauds SA for JWC

2012-06-25 20:36

International Rugby Board chairperson Bernard Lapasset has hailed the Junior World Championship in Cape Town as a "huge success".

IRB to ditch scrum 'engage'

2012-06-13 15:05

A revised scrum engagement sequence will be trialled globally following backing from the IRB's expert Scrum Steering Group.

Toulouse boss hits out at IRB

2012-06-05 17:30

Toulouse president Jean-Rene Bouscatel says the decision to start the next RWC on Sept. 18 is a declaration of war against their clubs.

IRB rule floors Matfield plan

2012-05-23 23:07

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has admitted that an IRB rule was the main reason which prevented him from picking Victor Matfield.

IRB rejigs funds after RWC row

2012-05-17 07:49

The IRB has agreed to give top-tier nations extra funds to help cover the cost of competing at the Rugby World Cup.

RWC 2015 kick-off date named

2012-05-15 20:42

The IRB has announced the kick-off date for Rugby World Cup 2015 in England after considering both hemispheres.

SARU name Baby Boks squad

2012-04-04 14:05

SARU has named an extended group of players to attend the SA Under-20 training camp ahead of the IRB Junior World Championship.

2011 RWC rakes in the cash

2012-03-22 14:23

Last year's RWC in New Zealand is set to be the second most commercially successful edition of all time, the IRB has said.

Mike Miller to leave IRB

2012-01-20 14:54

Mike Miller is to step down as International Rugby Board chief executive at the end of January after 10 years in the role.

Lapasset re-elected IRB boss

2011-12-13 07:02

Bernard Lapasset has been re-elected to a second consecutive term as chairman of the International Rugby Board.

Party kicks off RWC

2011-09-09 09:58

The seventh Rugby World Cup got underway at Eden Park with hosts NZ opening up against Tonga as they bid to win the Webb Ellis Cup.

'Fiji will be at the RWC'

2011-06-16 15:28

Fiji will take part in this year's RWC, according to Mike Miller, the secretary general of the International Rugby Board.

Quake effect on RWC unknown

2011-02-22 16:48

IRB officials have said that it was too early to judge whether the RWC will be affected by the earthquake that struck Christchurch.

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