Press Releases
Rugby World Cup 2011 pools announced
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Monday 1 December 2008Defending champions South Africa face a stern test in Pool D of RWC 2011.
Tournament script launched for RWC 2011
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Monday 1 December 2008Rugby World Cup Limited unveils the country-specific script that designates New Zealand as the host of Rugby World Cup 2011.
Top three RWC Draw bands confirmed
(IRB.COM) Sunday 30 November 2008The top three bands for the RWC 2011 Pool Allocation Draw have been confirmed following matches on 29 November.
IRB boosts RWC bidding process
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Wednesday 26 November 2008The International Rugby Board announces a new tournament fee structure for RWC 2015 and 2019 bidders to give added bonus to the competitiveness of the process.
100 days to go until RWC Sevens 2009
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 26 November 2008One hundred days remain until Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 kicks off with 24 men's teams and 16 women's teams in action in Dubai.
IRB adopts new player availability regulation
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 25 November 2008The International Rugby Board Council has adopted a new regulation on player availability for international matches, which will apply from January 1, 2009.
Shane Williams: IRB Player of the Year 2008
(IRB.COM) Sunday 23 November 2008Wales wing Shane Williams is named the IRB Player of the Year, receiving the prize at the IRB Awards ceremony in London.
IRB Hall of Fame Welcomes Five Inductees
(IRB.COM) Sunday 23 November 2008The International Rugby Board has unveiled five more inductees admitted into the IRB Hall of Fame.
Gladiator unveiled as Photo of the Year
(IRB.COM) Thursday 20 November 2008Matthew Impey's photograph Gladiator scoops the prestigious IRB\Emirates Airline Rugby Photo of the Year award.
IRB World Rugby Yearbook 2009 launched
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 19 November 2008The IRB World Rugby Yearbook 2009 goes on sale today around the world.
RWC 2011 Draw streamed live
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Monday 17 November 2008The Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool Allocation Draw will be shown live on rugbyworldcup.com.
- Tuesday 2 December 2008 - IRB Sevens - South Africa
South Africa Sevens: Media information - Tuesday 2 December 2008 - Total Rugby TV
Total Rugby TV - Show 173 - Monday 1 December 2008 - IRB Sevens - South Africa
Schoeman out for Bok Sevens - Monday 1 December 2008 - Rugby World Cup 2011
Reaction RWC 2011 Draw - Bernard Lapasset - Monday 1 December 2008 - Rugby World Cup 2011
Reaction from the RWC 2011 Draw - Pool A
| 01 December 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) |  | NZL | |
| 2(2) |  | RSA | |
| 3(3) |  | AUS | |
| 4(4) |  | ARG | |
| 5(6) |  |  | WAL |
| 6(5) |  |  | ENG |
| 7(7) |  | FRA | |
| 8(8) |  | IRE | |
| 9(9) |  | SCO | |
| 10(10) |  | FJI | |
