Tri-Nations

The International Rugby Board (IRB), owner of the World Cup tournament, has confirmed that 10 unions have formally expressed an intention to host either World Cup 2015 or 2019.

Super shocker from Kiwi unions

Mon, 04 Aug 2008

Super Rugby is set for a major shake-up if a rebel faction in New Zealand get their way - with South Africa likely to be excluded from a new trans-Tasman series.
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World Cup must get out of the 'ghetto'

Sun, 27 Jul 2008

The 2015 World Cup must be held outside a Rugby Union stronghold if the sport is serious about becoming a truly global game and breaking out of its current "ghetto", according to the contents of a new report.

United States also in S14 mix

Fri, 18 Jul 2008

The United States is a surprise addition to the list of possible teams that could join the expanded SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand and Australia Rugby) competitions from 2010. Is this over the top? | LIVE COVERAGE

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.

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.

Global Results - 5 July

Sun, 06 Jul 2008

The Tri-Nations has got under way in wet and windy Wellington with a solid win for the All Blacks.

Doubts remain over PNC efficacy

Tue, 01 Jul 2008

Some of the Pacific Island nations are questioning whether the Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) tournament is achieving its objective of developing rugby in the region.

Referees to 6 July

Mon, 30 Jun 2008

The Tri-Nations is upon us, ELVs and all - the same ELVs as were used in the Super 14, which is why only SANZAR referees will referee Tri-Nations matches. Still the to-ing and fro-ing from law to law will test referees.

Australia A v Maori for Pacific title

Sun, 29 Jun 2008

Australia A and New Zealand's Maori team will put their unbeaten records on the line and contest the International Rugby Board (IRB) Pacific Nations Cup title when they clash in next weekend's deciding game.

Global Results - 29 June

Sun, 29 Jun 2008

At last France's Top 14 has a winner - Toulouse, at a jam-packed Stade de France on Saturday night.

Referees to 29 June

Tue, 24 Jun 2008

The big match of the weekend, the one that will attract the biggest crowd and the most attention, will be the Final of France's Top 14. France may be playing in Sydney but there will be more interest in the club match in Paris.

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.

Fiji stage comeback to beat Japan

Sun, 22 Jun 2008

Fiji battled from behind to beat Asian champions Japan 24-12 in Tokyo on Sunday to chalk up their second win after three matches in the Pacific Nations Cup.

Fiji stage comeback to beat Japan

Sun, 22 Jun 2008

Fiji battled from behind to beat Asian champions Japan 24-12 in Tokyo on Sunday to chalk up their second win after three matches in the Pacific Nations Cup.

Japan, Tonga win at JWC

Sun, 22 Jun 2008

Japan avoided coming last at the Junior World Championship and did so in style with a 44-8 victory over the United States in the 15th/16th place battle.

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.

George Gregan and Goliath

Fri, 20 Jun 2008

Japan's reining champions Suntory Sungoliath have signed former Wallaby captain George Gregan to a two-year deal with the Top League club.

Preview: Fiji vs Japan

Fri, 20 Jun 2008

Flying Fijians head coach Ilivasi Tabua has made six changes to the team that lost 11-7 to the New Zealand Maori, to take on Japan in the third round of the IRB Pacific Nations Cup match at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo this Sunday.