Press Releases
Pools set for Women's Rugby World Cup 2010
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 18 November 2009Rugby World Cup Limited announces the pools for Women's Rugby World Cup 2010 in England.
IRB Player of Year shortlist announced
(IRB.COM) Monday 16 November 2009The International Rugby Board reveals the seven nominees for IRB Player of the Year 2009, which will be awarded at the conclusion of the November tests.
JSPORTS appointed Japan rights holders
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Monday 16 November 2009Rugby World Cup Limited announces the appointment of JSPORTS as Japan's broadcast rights holders for Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand.
IRB Medical Conference puts players first
(IRB.COM) Friday 13 November 2009The first IRB Medical Conference identifies key medical focus areas in a strategy for global player welfare best-practice and to tackle injury trends.
IRB launches new anti-doping web site
(IRB.COM) Friday 13 November 2009In three languages, the new site provides a valuable resource for athletes, administrators, physicians as well as the general public.
Referees to crackdown on tackles and scrums
(IRB.COM) Thursday 12 November 2009The IRB referees are to crackdown on illegal tackles and scrum infringements following the annual IRB High Performance Referee Conference in London.
Russia to host Junior World Rugby Trophy 2010
(IRB.COM) Thursday 12 November 2009The International Rugby Board confirms that Russia will host the third IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Moscow from 18-30 May 2010.
IRB celebrates 10 years of WADA
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 11 November 2009The International Rugby Board joins with other leading sporting Federations in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Francis Palmade receives IRB Referee Award
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 10 November 2009The IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service 2009 in association with Emirates Airline is presented to Francis Palmade of France.
Record interest to host Women's RWC 2014
(IRB.COM) Monday 9 November 2009The International Rugby Board confirms that four Unions have expressed a formal interest to host the seventh Women's Rugby World Cup in 2014
'The Flying Samoan' named Photo of the Year
(IRB.COM) Friday 6 November 2009Henry Browne's photograph 'The Flying Samoan' scoops the prestigious IRB/Emirates Airline Rugby Photograph of the Year 2009 award.
- Saturday 21 November 2009 - IRB Sevens - Dubai
Caravelli excited by newlook Eagles - Friday 20 November 2009 - Rugby World Cup 2011
Eagles defend slender lead in RWC qualifier - Friday 20 November 2009 - Women's Rugby
Occasions to savour for women's top teams - Friday 20 November 2009 - IRB Sevens - Dubai
John: Wales Sevens starting out afresh - Thursday 19 November 2009 - Total Rugby Radio
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| 16 November 2009 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(2) |  |  | NZL |
| 2(1) |  |  | RSA |
| 3(3) |  | AUS | |
| 4(5) | |  | FRA |
| 5(4) | |  | IRE |
| 6(8) | |  | ENG |
| 7(6) | |  | ARG |
| 8(7) | |  | WAL |
| 9(10) | |  | SCO |
| 10(9) | |  | FJI |
