South Africa still in RWC race
2009-07-01 10:49:00
The South African Rugby Union remains hopeful of hosting either Rugby World Cup 2015 or 2019, despite failing to win the recommendation of the board of Rugby World Cup Limited. England, Japan tipped as Rugby World Cup hosts
England, Japan tipped as RWC hosts
2009-06-30 18:32:53
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) announced it was recommending England to the International Rugby Board Council to host Rugby World Cup 2015 and Japan to stage the tournament in 2019. Tokyo to host Bledisloe Cup Test
Global Results - 28 June 2009
2009-06-28 13:49:16
The series winner for the Lions tour has been decided in a tough encounter in Pretoria when 16 points were scored in the last 10 minutes.
World Cup 'party base' under threat
2009-06-19 17:14:00
The proposed development of Auckland's waterfront into a "party base" for the 2011 Rugby World Cup has experienced a major stumbling block as authorities squabble over who will pick up the NZ$84 million (R 436 million) tab.
Wet Abidjan tough for Namibians
2009-06-16 12:50:20
The Namib is a desert and it was tough for the Namibians in sopping wet Abidjan when they played and eventually drew 13-all with Côte d’Ivoire in a qualifier for the 2011 World Cup.
Global Results - 7 June
2009-06-07 20:53:23
France has a champion, the Lions travel on unbeaten and the Junior World Championship gets under way.
Asia World Cup bid gaining ground
2009-05-19 11:09:13
The race is on to bring the Rugby World Cup to Asia with Japan once again the driving force, but if its bid for 2015 is successful Hong Kong and Singapore will also host matches.
Japan wants a better 'spread'
2009-05-14 20:37:26
Japan says its bid for the 2015 or 2019 World Cups, along with venues in Hong Kong and Singapore, represents a chance for the sport to grow beyond its traditional homes.
Rugby Final at 'Soccer City'
2009-05-13 16:50:09
The South African Rugby Union delivered, what they believe to be, a compelling case to host either the 2015 or 2019 World Cup tournaments to the International Rugby Board council in Dublin on Wednesday.
IRB impressed by quality of WC tenders
2009-05-13 16:46:09
The four unions tendering to host the World Cup in 2015 or 2019 on Wednesday unveiled their bids to the International Rugby Board Council in Dublin.
RFU confirm World Cup bid
2009-05-13 14:26:03
RFU Chief Executive Francis Baron believes that, after 24 years, the time is right for the Rugby World Cup to return to England - The Rugby Football Union (RFU) have confirmed that they will indeed bid to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
'Record response' for World Cup bids
2009-05-09 02:39:00
The International Rugby Board said Friday that four Unions are bidding to host either World Cup 2015 or the 2019 event.
Italy joins World Cup race
2009-05-08 00:21:50
The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) announced on Thursday that it is ready to submit its bid to host either the 2015 or 2019 World Cups.
SARU goes for World Cup 'double'
2009-05-07 13:13:25
The South African Rugby Union will bid to host either the 2015 or 2019 World Cup, after delivering its bid to World Cup Ltd in Dublin on Thursday.
ARU drops out of World Cup race
2009-05-06 09:44:53
The Australian Rugby Union has formally withdrawn from the bidding to host the 2015 or 2019 World Cups, saying it cannot accept the terms demanded by the tournament's organizing company Rugby World Cup Ltd.
RFU's 2015 dream alive and well
2009-05-05 23:19:22
RFU have confirmed they will bid for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
SRU withdraw RWC bid
2009-04-30 12:17:24
Scottish Rugby confirmed on Wednesday that it has withdrawn from the IRB (International Rugby Board) tender process in respect of co-hosting the Rugby World Cup (RWC) in 2015 and/or 2019.
Japan part of the Global plan?
2009-04-10 18:26:53
The Global Game - Rugby Rugby writer Jon Harris tackles the question of whether the organisers should take rugby's showpiece event, the World Cup, to Japan or not. It's a tricky issue... Lets hear what you think as well...
PM backs Japanese RWC bid
2009-03-31 13:58:24
The Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso has thrown his support behind his countries bit to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup bid.
World Cup schedule has Boks beaming
2009-03-12 16:39:00
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says he is "satisfied" with the World Cup 2011 match schedule that was announced in New Zealand on Thursday.
RWC: Tonga get first shot at Kiwis
2009-03-12 11:35:22
The All Blacks will take on the South Pacific island nation of Tonga in the opening match of the 2011 World Cup, organisers said Thursday. Defending champs South Africa start against Wales. rugby365 brings you all the news. RWC 2011: The full schedule
RWC 2011: The full schedule
2009-03-12 11:28:51
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) on Thursday announced the match schedule for World Cup 2011, to be played in New Zealand from Friday, September 9 to Sunday, October 23.
IRB proclaims 2007 World Cup drug free
2009-01-28 02:07:56
The 2007 World Cup in France was a "clean" tournament, the International Rugby Board announced Tuesday - after tests taken during the event for human growth hormone (HGH) all proved negative.
World Cup bosses to bow to the Euro
2009-01-25 01:00:52
The lure of the Euro could force World Cup bosses to delay kick-off times for the 2011 tournament in New Zealand till an unprecedented 21.00 - to appease European broadcasters and fans.
Olympics comeback IRB's top priority
2008-12-29 14:57:08
International Rugby Board (IRB) chairman, Bernard Lapasset believes the re-introduction of rugby into the Olympic games in 2016 will be the body's main priority next year. Year in review: Bouncing back in Black | New Blues 'positive' about change
