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IRB

First women inducted into international rugby hall of fame
Article
/ 18 November 2014

First women inducted into international rugby hall of fame

The first female inductees into the International Rugby Board’s Hall of Fame were announced in a landmark move for the male-centric sport.

By Staff Reporter
Chance circumstances test the Bok’s depth
Article
/ 26 June 2014

Chance circumstances test the Bok’s depth

Coach Heyneke Meyer needs to know that he has strength in depth across the squad. Moreover, he needs to give consideration to transformed match days.

By Andy Capostagno
Preliminary Springbok Women squad revealed for World Cup
Article
/ 4 March 2014

Preliminary Springbok Women squad revealed for World Cup

Five months prior to the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup, an introductory squad of 39 Springbok players has been announced by coach Lawrence Sephaka.

By Sapa
Erasmus pleased with Springbok Women squad ahead of World Cup
Article
/ 19 January 2014

Erasmus pleased with Springbok Women squad ahead of World Cup

Saru’s Rassie Erasmus says he is pleased wth the skills levels of the Springbok Women squad as it gears up for the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup.

By Sapa
England Rugby World Cup to bring record profit
Article
/ 17 September 2013

England Rugby World Cup to bring record profit

The upcoming Rugby World Cup in England will bring in about 60% more than the 2011 tournament in New Zealand, says the International Rugby Board.

By Staff Reporter
Red card struck from Du Plessis’s record
Article
/ 16 September 2013

Red card struck from Du Plessis’s record

The red card against Springbok Bismarck du Plessis in Saturday’s rugby test between South Africa and New Zealand has been removed from his record.

By Sapa
IRB chief supports Argentina Tri-Nations entry
Article
/ 17 March 2010

IRB chief supports Argentina Tri-Nations entry

International Rugby Board (IRB) president Bernard Lapasset is backing Argentina’s integration into the Tri-Nations tournament by 2012.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 12 February 2010

Deputy Alexander to oppose Hoskins in Saru elections

Oregan Hoskins, president of the South African Rugby Union (Saru), will be opposed by his deputy Mark Alexander at the Saru elections next month.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 2 December 2009

Breakdown rule stays, but IRB schedules review

The International Rugby Board announced on Tuesday that rules governing the breakdown would remain in force but that a review would start in 2010.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 September 2009

IRB welcomes Tri-Nations expansion

World rugby’s governing body on Monday hailed the invitation extended to Argentina to join an expanded Tri-Nations series from 2012.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 August 2009

Boks found guilty over Bakkies Botha protest

The IRB has fined the Springboks for bringing the game into disrepute with their ‘armband’ protest during the recent British and Irish Lions tour.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 21 August 2009

Henry calls on IRB to improve rugby

International rugby is a poor spectacle and needs more emphasis on running the ball rather than kicking, All Blacks’ coach Graham Henry said on Friday

By Staff Reporter

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