World Rugby
AIG named rugby union top sponsor
The Rugby Expo Awards has crowned American insurance firm AIG as rugby union sponsor of the year at for its work with the world champion New Zealand All Blacks.
IOC hires IRB Rugby World Cup head
The International Rugby Board (IRB)’s Rugby World Cup head Kit McConnell will join the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as sports director, ahead of rugby’s return to the Olympic fold from 2016.
EOC president joins IRB World Conference stage
European Olympic Committees (EOC) president Patrick Hickey has joined the International Rugby Board (IRB)’s speakers list for its inaugural World Rugby Conference and Exhibition.
IRB names partners for World Rugby Conference
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has named several official partners for its inaugural World Rugby Conference and Exhibition to take place later this month in Dublin on November 18-19.
England Basketball appoints high-profile CEO
England Basketball has named Huw Morgan chief executive officer, following the resignation of Keith Mair at the end of August.
Sevens World Series introduces promotion/relegation
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced details of the new promotion/relegation structure for the Sevens World Series, as the sport continues to build towards its Olympic debut in 2016.
IRB conference partners with networking firm
The IRB (International Rugby Board)’s 2013 World Rugby Conference and Exhibition has partnered with The Rugby Business Network.
Welsh Rugby Union rejects breakaway cup
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has affirmed its backing of a pan-Europe tournament and will not sanction the breakaway Rugby Champions Cup.
IRB clarifies Heineken Cup stance
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has clarified its chief executive Brett Gosper’s comments about an Anglo-French breakaway competition, by “naturally supporting” the European Rugby Cup (ERC).
IRB would approve Anglo-French breakaway
International Rugby Board (IRB) chief executive Brett Gosper has revealed that the body would back a new Anglo-French competition should their domestic rugby unions approve the proposal.
Women’s Sevens World Series adds host Sao Paulo
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has expanded its Women’s Sevens World Series for 2013/14 with the inclusion of Sao Paulo as a host city.
Japan commits to developing rugby
Japan’s top ministers have reaffirmed their collective cross-party commitment to delivering a successful hosting of the Rugby World Cup 2019, as well as a long-term plan to promote the sport in the country beyond the event.
IRB World Conference reveals programme
The IRB World Rugby Conference and Exhibition (IRBWRCE) will have the central theme of ‘Growing the global rugby family’ in November.
Premiership backs global unified rugby calendar
English Premiership Rugby has backed proposals for a uniform global season calendar proposed by the International Rugby Players' Association (IPRA).
Top-end rugby 2015 World Cup final tickets set to reach £715
The rugby union World Cup 2015 chief executive, Debbie Jevans, has suggested that top-end final tickets are to cost in the region of £715.
US to bid for 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens
The United States has announced its interest in bidding to host the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens.
RWC 2015 receives record travel partner interest
Rugby World Cup 2015’s travel provider has confirmed that over 400 global tour operators are interested in becoming the event’s official travel agent partner.
Leadership: Using a Major Event to Change the Fortunes of a Sport: the Lions Tour 2013
Australian Rugby Union (ARU) chief executive Bill Pulver tells SportBusiness why the 2013 British & Irish Lions tour will play a central role in turning around the body’s ailing financial fortunes. Includes chart "the Lions tour by numbers"