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Rugby World Cup 2015 to start on September 18

Wednesday 16 May 2012

Rugby World Cup 2015 in England will kick off on September the 18th 2015 after the International Rugby Board Council agreed the start date for Rugby's showcase event.
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2015 Rugby World Cup set to for delayed start


Tuesday 15 May 2012

The 2015 Rugby World Cup looks set to start two weeks later than originally planned in order to accommodate the southern hemisphere's Rugby Championship (formerly TriNations).
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Former Bok coach still can't forgive & forget Ref


Monday 23 April 2012

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has launched another attack on New Zealand referee Bryce Lawrence who oversaw South Africa's exit at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
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O'Driscoll targets Lions tour and 2015 World Cup


Saturday 7 April 2012

Ireland and Leinster star midfielder Brian O'Driscoll has revealed that he could continue playing rugby and end his career after the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
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Lancaster sets sights on 2015 Rugby World Cup


Friday 30 March 2012

Stuart Lancaster outlined his vision for England to win the 2015 Rugby World Cup on home soil after being appointed as the team's new permanent head coach on Thursday.
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Mexico & Jamaica kick off 2015 Rugby World Cup


Monday 26 March 2012

Mexico kicked off the qualification process for the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England with a crushing 68-14 win over regional rivals Jamaica in Mexico City.
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2015 Rugby World Cup kicks off in Mexico


Friday 23 March 2012

The road to the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England will start not in one of the sport's heartlands but in the unlikely setting of Mexico City on Saturday.
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O'Neill and Pickering join IRB's RWC 2015 board


Saturday 3 March 2012

Australian Rugby Union (ARU) chief executive John O'Neill has been appointed to the 2015 Rugby World Cup board along with Wales Rugby Union (WRU) chairman David Pickering.
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Henry calls in his lawyers over News reports


Sunday 26 February 2012

Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Graham Henry may take legal action after lighthearted comments he made at a fundraising dinner on Thursday were reported by New Zealand media.
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Ireland consider 2023 Rugby World Cup bid


Tuesday 21 February 2012

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) have confirmed that they are considering putting in a bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. IRFU chief executive
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American winger banned for World cup doping


Saturday 21 January 2012

The IRB have said that United States winger James Paterson has been given a four month ban after he tested positive for a banned painkiller at the Rugby World Cup.
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England plan to host best ever Rugby World cup


Tuesday 10 January 2012

The IRB have said that United States winger James Paterson has been given a four month ban after he tested positive for a banned painkiller at the Rugby World Cup.
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New Zealand Knight former All Black coach Henry


Saturday 31 December 2011

Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Graham Henry has been awarded a knighthood in New Zealand's annual New Year Honors List as the rugby-mad nation continues to celebrate its first world title in 24 years.
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Tongan World Cup star Taione forced to retire


Friday 23 December 2011

A serious knee injury has forced 2007 Tonga Rugby World Cup star Epi Taione to retire from professional rugby with immediate effect.
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New Zealander Milton Craig to coach Georgia


Friday 16 December 2011

Counties Manukau coach in New Zealand Milton Haig has been appointed as Georgia Head coach replacing Scotland's Richie Dixon.
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McCaw plays down critcism of 'filthy' French


Thursday 15 December 2011

All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw has insisted that his bitter criticism of France, who he accused of "filthy" play in the Rugby World Cup final, had been taken out of context.
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World Cup winner's jersey's stolen in robbery


Monday 12 December 2011

Rugby World Cup winning All Blacks loose forward Adam Thomson's home was broken into and two of his World Cup jerseys were stolen.
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One player tested positive at Rugby World Cup


Thursday 8 December 2011

The International Rugby Board has revealed that one player tested positive for doping during the World Cup in New Zealand. The player, whose
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All Black captain McCaw slams 'filthy' French


Tuesday 6 December 2011

All Blacks and Crusaders captain Richie McCaw has broken his silence about allegedly being eye gouged in the Rugby World Cup final, reportedly accusing France of "filthy" play in the tournament decider.
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USA set to bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup


Wednesday 30 November 2011

USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville has revealed that USA Rugby plan to bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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Tindall says RFU made him into a 'scapegoat'


Wednesday 30 November 2011

Mike Tindall says that he was made a "scapegoat" for England's shambolic World Cup campaign as he reacted to the news he'd been reinstated into the squad and had a fine reduced on appeal.
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All Blacks were right to threaten RWC boycott


Monday 28 November 2011

Australian Rugby Boss John O'Neill has said that New Zealand's threat to boycott the 2015 World Cup was necessary to put the top rugby nations' "angst" over lost revenues into the public domain.
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RFU cut Moody & Lawes fines and accept liability


Friday 25 November 2011

Former England Captain Lewis Moody and Courtney Lawes have had their fines for breaching Rugby World Cup 2011 commercial rules reduced to £7,500 and £6,500 respectively.
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Details of England's World Cup reviews leaked


Thursday 24 November 2011

Reports into England's failed Rugby World Cup campaign have been leaked painting a picture of a team that was divided before it even left for New Zealand.
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Moody happy with his role at Rugby World Cup


Wednesday 23 November 2011

Retired England Captain Lewis Moody has spoken out after confidential reports were leaked in which England players slammed their coaches and fellow players.
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