World Rugby
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"
Lapasset on leading SportAccord
David Gold speaks to Bernard Lapasset about his campaign for SportAccord presidency and his determination to stamp corruption out of sport.
Lapasset promises fight to get sport clean
Bernard Lapasset has promised SportAccord members that he will help safeguard their sports from the threat of match-fixing, corruption and doping should he be elected president at the end of the month.