IRB: 'We are going ahead with ELVs'
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
The International Rugby Board (IRB) council, at its recent special meeting in Hong Kong, reaffirmed its commitment to the global trial of the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) that will commence on August 1 and called for an early review of the trials in the first quarter of 2009.
O'Neill's got the wrong end of the stick
Wed, 16 Jul 2008
Overzealous and talkative Australian Rugby Union (ARU) boss John O'Neill 'warned' of a possible north-south split over the Experimental Law Variations (ELVs) this week, but his now infamous public outburst has been described as a "storm in a teacup".
Global Results - 12 July
Mon, 14 Jul 2008
The Tri-Nations took a dramatic turn when South Africa played New Zealand in Carisbrook where they had never won a Test before.
Portugal win Euro Sevens
Sun, 13 Jul 2008
Portugal won the European Sevens Tournament played in Hanover, Germany, over the weekend., a tournament which doubled as a qualifier for the 2009 Sevens World Cup in Dubai.
Qualifying Sevens in Hanover
Wed, 09 Jul 2008
The Final round of the European Sevens will be played in Hanover this weekend, doubling as a qualifier for the Sevens World Cup in Dubai in 2009.
Ireland defence gets a good Kiss
Fri, 27 Jun 2008
New Ireland coach Declan Kidney has continued to build up his backroom staff with the announcement that Les Kiss is the new Irish defence coach.
Boks to debut in Dubai
Fri, 27 Jun 2008
The inauguration of Dubai's new multi-purpose sport complex, which includes six full-size rugby pitches, is set to be celebrated with a match between South Africa and Ireland on November 1.
Global Results - 22 June 2008
Mon, 23 Jun 2008
Three IRB tournaments ended this weekend. In Wakes New Zealand won the inaugural Junior World Championship, in Chicago England Saxons won the Churchill Cup and in Romania Emerging South Africa - whatever that is - won the Nations Cup.
New Zealand are JWC Champions
Mon, 23 Jun 2008
In the Final of the Junior World Championships being played in Wales, New Zealand were much too good for England, winning 38-3. New Zealand were certainly the best side at the tournament.
Preview: JWC Finals Day
Fri, 20 Jun 2008
On Sunday, the Junior World Championship reaches its final day which will decide whether New Zealand or England end the tournament in Wales as the first-ever winner of the Junior World Championship.
Clancy goes to Newlands
Fri, 20 Jun 2008
George Clancy of Limerick will be refereeing at Newlands on Saturday when South Africa play Italy in the midst of a wet Cape winter.
Gert Smal to coach Ireland up front
Thu, 19 Jun 2008
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) on Thursday announced the appointment of former Springbok and World Cup-winning forwards coach Gert Smal to their national team's backroom staff.
McDowell for Churchill Final
Tue, 17 Jun 2008
England Saxons and Scotland A meet in the Final of the 2008 Churchill Cup, and Simon McDowell of Ireland will be there to see fair play.
Referees to 22 June 2008
Tue, 17 Jun 2008
The whole world seems to be playing international rugby at the moment. And so referees are scattering to the four corners.
Global Results - 15 June
Mon, 16 Jun 2008
Several Tests, five international competitions and a French Top 20 that at last reached an end. It was a busy weekend.
Deans' Aussies scrape past plucky Irish
Sat, 14 Jun 2008
Australia started a new era under coach Robbie Deans with a nervous and hard-fought 18-12 win over a very determined Ireland side at the Telstra Stadium in Melbourne.
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Preview: Junior World Cup, Day 3
Fri, 13 Jun 2008
They are virtual quarterfinals at Junior World Cup. In each of the four pools the two unbeaten sides meet. In each case the winner will progress to the semifinals. In each case the loser will be in the group trying to get to 5th place.
Jennings in for injured Wallace
Fri, 13 Jun 2008
Leinster flank Shane Jennings has been promoted to the starting side for Ireland to play Australia a one-off Test in Melbourne on Saturday.
Preview: Australia v Ireland
Fri, 13 Jun 2008
The much anticipated Robbie Deans era begins on Saturday with a tough physical encounter against a seemingly disgruntled Irish side. Who will come up trumps and take home the Lansdowne Cup?
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Junior World Cup, Day 3 Referees
Thu, 12 Jun 2008
The International Rugby Board's refereeing manager, Paddy O'Brien, has released the names of the match officials for Day 3 of the Junior World Championship taking place in Wales.
