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RWC 2011 legacy programme to benefit islands
(RUGBY WORLD CUP) Thursday 3 May 2012Rugby World Cup winner Jerome Kaino took the Webb Ellis Cup to the Cook Islands along with a large amount of equipment from RWC 2011.
Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu decision
(IRB.COM) Thursday 12 January 2012Independent Judicial Officer considering Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu's RFU misconduct sanction in relation to RWC sanction delivers his verdict.
Richie McCaw: Four more years as champions
(IRB.COM) Friday 23 December 2011New Zealand captain Richie McCaw gives an insight into his feelings after realising the dream of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil.
WADA praises RWC Anti-Doping programme
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Wednesday 7 December 2011WADA praises the IRB for its continued commitments in the fight against drugs cheats as it announces a record testing programme for RWC 2011
Rugbyworldcup.com wins top award
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Thursday 1 December 2011Rugby World Cup 2011 has won the prestigious best event accolade in the SportBusiness Ultimate Digital Sports Awards 2011.
RWC 2011 Analysis: A return to running rugby
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Tuesday 29 November 2011The statistical analysis of RWC 2011 by the IRB's Game Analysis Unit shows a renewed emphasis on running rugby.
Fuimaono Sapolu Appeal decision
(IRB.COM) Saturday 26 November 2011Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu's appeal against the misconduct decision is refused by the Independent Appeal Committee hearing his case.
Visitors add colour to NZ during RWC 2011
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 23 November 2011More than 130,000 visitors took the trip to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
RWC 2011 Facebook Dream Team
(IRB.COM) Thursday 10 November 2011See the final 15 players who made the RWC 2011 Dream Team, as chosen by Facebook.
RWC 2011 Social Media Wrap
(RNZ 2011) Wednesday 9 November 2011For the first time for a Rugby World Cup tournament, social media was actively used to showcase Rugby’s flagship event
Statement on alleged foul play act RWC Final
(IRB) Tuesday 8 November 2011The IRB confirms that no action can be taken to initiate a citing case following an alleged act of foul play during the RWC 2011 Final.
