Press Releases
Gladiator unveiled as Photo of the Year
(IRB.COM) Thursday 20 November 2008Matthew Impey's photograph Gladiator scoops the prestigious IRB\Emirates Airline Rugby Photo of the Year award.
IRB World Rugby Yearbook 2009 launched
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 19 November 2008The IRB World Rugby Yearbook 2009 goes on sale today around the world.
RWC 2011 Draw streamed live
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Monday 17 November 2008The Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool Allocation Draw will be shown live on rugbyworldcup.com.
Rugby reaches out in Lausanne
(IRB.COM) Friday 14 November 2008The IRB is one of seven International Federations presenting to the IOC's Programme Commission in Switzerland as Rugby reaches out for Olympic inclusion.
Argentina receive Tri Nations boost
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 12 November 2008Argentina receives a Tri Nations boost as representatives from the IRB and Tier One Unions meet in London to discuss the international playing schedule.
Pools and venues announced for JWC 2009
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 5 November 2008The International Rugby Board announces the pools, dates and venues for the IRB Junior World Championship 2009, which takes place in Japan.
IRB Awards newsfeeds and highlights packages
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 4 November 2008The International Rugby Board announces details of the newsfeed and highlights packages available to cover the IRB Awards in association with Emirates Airline.
2009 Junior World Trophy dates set
(IRB.COM) Friday 24 October 2008The IRB confirms the competition match days for the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Deloitte confirms economic benefits of RWC
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 22 October 2008A report by Deloitte into the economic impact of Rugby World Cup to host nations indicates that it is one of the most cost effective sports events in the world.
Rugby Photo of the Year shortlist unveiled
(IRB.COM) Thursday 16 October 2008The IRB unveils the shortlist of six pictures for the 2008 edition of the IRB/Emirates Airline Rugby Photograph of the Year Award.
Seeding process announced for RWC Sevens
(IRB.COM) Friday 3 October 2008For the first time the seedings at the Sevens World Cup will reflect recent form on the IRB Sevens World Series, and at regional qualifying events.
- Saturday 22 November 2008 - IRB Sevens - Dubai
Familiar look to Portugal Sevens squad - Friday 21 November 2008 - IRB Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame to welcome five new inductees - Friday 21 November 2008 - IRB Sevens - Dubai
Vucago to lead Fiji in Series openers - Friday 21 November 2008 - World Rankings
Four still in contention to claim fourth spot - Friday 21 November 2008 - Total Rugby Radio
Back & McCaw: Open side master class
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| 1(1) |  | NZL | |
| 2(2) |  | RSA | |
| 3(3) |  | AUS | |
| 4(5) |  |  | ARG |
| 5(4) |  |  | ENG |
| 6(6) |  | FRA | |
| 7(7) |  | WAL | |
| 8(8) |  | IRE | |
| 9(9) |  | SCO | |
| 10(11) | |  | FJI |
