Rugby Union
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.
Premiership Rugby CEO to debate European future
Rugby unions agree European competition format
The six national rugby unions whose teams currently play in the Heineken and Amlin Challenge Cups have agreed to participate in a new format of European club competition.
Rugby Expo Awards 2013 shortlists entries
The Rugby Expo Awards 2013 judging panel has shortlisted the entries for this year's accolades.
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.
San Siro to host Heineken Cup 2015 final
The ERC (European Rugby Cup) board has confirmed Milan’s San Siro stadium as host of the Heineken Cup 2015 final.
Rugby Expo to host all Premiership Rugby clubs
Rugby Ventures has agreed a new partnership with Premiership Rugby for the Rugby Expo 2013, with all Premiership clubs attending the two-day conference and exhibition.
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.
ERC open to Heineken Cup negotiations
The ERC (European Rugby Cup) has encouraged all stakeholders in the Heineken Cup to meet later this month to avoid a breakaway rugby union tournament.
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.
Exclusive: Gloucester Rugby records ongoing profit
English Premiership Rugby club Gloucester Rugby has recorded profit for the third year in succession.
Premiership Rugby forms Rugby Champions Cup
English Premiership Rugby, the French National Rugby League (LNR) and the RaboDirect Pro 12 have named a new breakaway league the 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.
Super Rugby’s Blues name former mayor CEO
Auckland-based Super Rugby team The Blues has appointed former Hamilton mayor Michael Redman as its new chief executive officer.
England and France staying in ERC is “crazy” – Wray
Rugby Football Union’s Saracens club chairman Nigel Wray thinks that the top-tier leagues of English and French rugby union would be “crazy” to stay as part of the ERC (European Rugby Cup) Accord.
ERC calls for English and French explanations
The ERC (European Rugby Cup) has asked the top-tier leagues of English and French rugby union to explain themselves, following their media announcement of a proposed breakaway from the ERC Accord.