NOW Rugby is saddened to hear of the death of the former President of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) Albert Ferrasse who died on Thursday aged 93 at his home. Paying tribute, RFU President Willie Wildash said: “Albert Ferasse made a huge difference not only to French rugby but the game as a whole...
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Manawatu Turbos representative Aaron Cruden today confirmed his move to the Chiefs Super Rugby Franchise for the 2012 campaign. Chiefs Head Coach Dave Rennie said “we are absolutely rapt that Aaron has committed to the Chiefs. He’s a top man, a quality player and a leader”. Chiefs CEO Gary Dawson commented “we are thrilled...
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Wales Sevens head coach Paul John will take a new-look squad to Lyon this weekend in the first of four European ‘Grand Prix’ Sevens tournaments. Having finished the HSBC Sevens World Series on a high, the aim now is to develop the next wave of Wales Sevens players for the future, with FIRA tournaments...
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England’s Clare Daniels has been recognised as one of the world’s leading female officials following her appointment to the International Rugby Board’s first Women’s Referee Panel. The Somerset-based referee is one of eight named today following a review of performances at the 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup. She is joined on the panel by...
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New Zealand’s most prized rugby silverware is about to hit the road, with the New Zealand Rugby Union emptying out the trophy cabinet and taking the trophies on tour around the country as part of a unique programme to help promote the game in all 26 rugby provincial unions. Five of rugby’s treasured spoils...
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Coaches from the RBS Six Nations participating Unions have thrown their support behind the IRB’s commitment to address scrum issues at the elite level of the Game. Currently 60% of all scrums collapse in Tier 1 internationals and 40% of scrums are required to be reset while the average time taken to complete a...
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Japan’s preparations to host Rugby World Cup 2019 have been given a further boost after the International Rugby Board announced that the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU) will host the IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011. The sixth IRB Pacific Nations Cup tournament, now an established event on the annual Rugby calendar with its exciting...
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The construction of the Samoa Rugby Union’s (SRU) ground-breaking High Performance Facility will start today at Faleata with a special ceremony attended by the Prime Minister of Samoa and SRU Chairman, Hon. Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi. The state-of-the-art facility will feature a High Performance gym, recovery and rehabilitation centre, four new training pitches, accommodation...
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Colin High was today presented with the IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service 2010 in association with Emirates Airline. During a 57-year rugby career High has made an exceptional contribution at all levels of the game, from playing to refereeing domestic fixtures and Test matches before establishing a reputation as one of the world’s...
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The International Rugby Board has announced further details of the programme for the 2010 IRB Medical Conference, which will be held in London from November 3-5. Under the central theme of Putting Players First, the Conference will bring together physicians from 25 Member Unions, independent medical experts and playing representatives to drive global best-practice...
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