Press Releases

Lapasset shares progress on Rugby Sevens
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 10 March 2010
IRB President Bernard Lapasset gives an update on the progress of Rugby Sevens since inclusion in the Olympic Games, at the Global Sports Forum in Barcelona.
Schedule set for Pacific Rugby Cup 2010
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 9 March 2010
The International Rugby Board announces details of an exciting new format for the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup 2010, which will be played between May 5-29.
Jaque Fourie wins IRPA Try of the Year 2009
(IRB.COM) Sunday 7 March 2010
South Africa centre Jaque Fourie's try in the second test against the British & Irish Lions in Pretoria is named the IRPA Try of the Year 2009.
Rugby Photograph of the Year 2010 launched
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 3 March 2010
The International Rugby Board launches the IRB/Emirates Airline Rugby Photograph of the Year 2010 competition
RWC 2011 NZ free-to-air broadcasters revealed
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Wednesday 3 March 2010
RWCL announces that the New Zealand free-to-air broadcast rights for RWC 2011 have been awarded to a consortium formed between Māori TV, TVNZ and Mediaworks TV.
ESPN named host broadcaster for JWC 2010
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 24 February 2010
The International Rugby Board and the Unión Argentina de Rugby unveils ESPN as the IRB Junior World Championship 2010 Host Broadcaster.
Russia highlights plans with RWC Sevens bid
(IRB.COM) Thursday 18 February 2010
The International Rugby Board confirms that Russia has formally submitted its tender for the right to host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013.
Pools and Matches set for Adelaide Sevens
(IRB.COM) Thursday 18 February 2010
Australia will renew its staunch Rugby rivalry with England in March after the two sides were drawn in the same pool for the Adelaide international Sevens.
IRB groups tackle key player welfare issues
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 17 February 2010
The IRB announces the composition of three specialist medical working groups to develop and promote the highest standards for player welfare.
Italy to host Junior World Championship 2011
(IRB.COM) Saturday 13 February 2010
The International Rugby Board announces that the Veneto region of Italy will host the IRB Junior World Championship 2011.
SOS IRB Kit Aid breaks new frontiers
(IRB.COM) Thursday 11 February 2010
SOS IRB Kit Aid will break new ground with a first ever delivery to Oceania and the distribution of much-needed kit to the areas affected by the tsunami.

08 March 2010
1(1)			NZL
2(2)			RSA
3(3)			AUS
4(4)			FRA
5(5)			IRE
6(6)			ENG
7(7)			ARG
8(8)			WAL
9(9)			FJI
10(10)			SCO