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France have one eye on World cup

Thursday 18 June 2009

France have one eye on the World Cup and the other on making history as they prepare for the second rugby Test on Saturday against an All Blacks side looking to save face.
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Tunisia edge closer to Rugby World cup 2011

Saturday 13 June 2009

Tunisia have taken a significant step towards reaching the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand by scoring a convincing 41-17 away victory against the Cranes of Uganda in the first of two home-and-away semi final play-offs in Kampala.
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Japan targeting Rugby World Cup 2015

Tuesday 19 May 2009

The race is on to take the Rugby World Cup to Asia with Japan once again the driving force and if their bid for 2015 is successful Hong Kong and Singapore will also host matches.
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Japan urges spread of Rugby World Cups

Thursday 14 May 2009

Japan says its bid for rugby's 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.
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RFU's 2015 world cup bid is for the 'global game'

Wednesday 13 May 2009

The Rugby Football Union today unveiled its bid to host the Rugby World Cup in England in 2015. In a presentation to the International Rugby Board (IRB) Council in Dublin today, England's bid team outlined proposals
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SARU presents Bid for 2015/ 2019 World Cup

Wednesday 13 May 2009

The South African Rugby Union delivered what it believes is a compelling case to host either the 2015 or 2019 Rugby World Cup to the IRB Council in Dublin on Wednesday.
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Four countries bidding for 2015 World cup

Saturday 9 May 2009

England, Italy, Japan and South Africa have submitted bids to stage the 2015 Rugby World Cup, with all but England going for the 2019 event as an alternative.
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Italy and South Africa bidding for World Cups

Friday 8 May 2009

The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) and South African Rugby Unions announced on Thursday that they will be proceeding with their bids to host either the 2015 or 2019 World Cups.
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SARU presents Bid for 2015/ 2019 World Cup
Four countries bidding for 2015 World cup
Italy and South Africa bidding for World Cups
South Africa confirm 2015/19 World Cup bid
Australia confirm exit of RWC 2015,2019 bids
England to proceed with 2015 Rugby World Cup bid
Muliaina to stay in New Zealand for RWC 2011
Ireland pull out of Rugby World Cup bid
England weigh up Rugby World Cup bid
Scotland withdraw from RWC 2015/2019 hosting
Henry wants All Black World cup extension

In June this year the British and Irish Lions will tour South Africa for the first time in 12 years. The last time the British and Irish Lions toured SA they were the World Champions and the Lions won the series. Check out our British and Irish Lions mini website HERE.