admin wrote this article. Fifty MPs have disclosed free Rugby World Cup tickets and hospitality as gifts in the latest disclosure of financial interests.Overall, 16 members of Parliament got free Rugby World Cup tickets from the casino company Sky City last…
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Fifty MPs received World Cup gifts
May 22nd, 2012 · No Comments
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RWC liquor bans get big tick from public
May 22nd, 2012 · No Comments
admin wrote this article. Temporary liquor bans on Auckland’s public transport and in fan zones during last year’s Rugby World Cup made most people feel safer, says an Auckland Council survey.The survey of 1975 people during the tournament showed the value…
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RWC 2015 draw adds extra spice to season
May 21st, 2012 · No Comments
Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News wrote this article. IRB World Rankings will be the focus ahead of the December 3 draw as teams look to secure as high a seeding as possible for England 2015.
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Rugby: IRB ignores the little guys again
May 19th, 2012 · No Comments
admin wrote this article. Rugby’s elite nations are celebrating their World Cup windfall just as the extent of the injustices being suffered by second tier countries is coming to light.The game’s richest nations have secured almost $20 million each in compensation…
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Rugby’s centurions continue to stand tall
May 18th, 2012 · No Comments
Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News wrote this article. Martyn Williams is poised to become the 21st player to play 100 Tests for his country next month, but who will be the next to join the club?
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September 18 start date for RWC 2015
May 15th, 2012 · No Comments
Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News wrote this article. Rugby World Cup 2015 will kick off in 1,221 days time after the IRB Council approves September 18 as the start date.
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Post Cup slump hits retail figures
May 14th, 2012 · No Comments
admin wrote this article. Retail sales have shown a record drop after the heights of last year’s Rugby World Cup fever.New Zealand retail sales fell 2.5 per cent in the first three months of the year, the Statistics New Zealand figures show.The decline…
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Race for rankings points steps up in June
May 10th, 2012 · No Comments
Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News wrote this article. With the summer’s traditional tours taking place in June, we assess rugby’s big hitters as they battle for crucial IRB World Ranking points.
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Bennett another World Cup win for NZ
May 8th, 2012 · No Comments
admin wrote this article. NZX Chairman Andrew Harmos tells Tamsyn Parker the new CEO’s job will be to grow the market organically NZX chairman Andrew Harmos says he has the Rugby World Cup to thank for helping to bring new chief executive Tim Bennett back…
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RWC 2011 legacy programme to benefit islands
May 3rd, 2012 · No Comments
Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News wrote this article. Rugby World Cup winner Jerome Kaino took the Webb Ellis Cup to the Cook Islands along with a large amount of equipment from RWC 2011.
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The future stars of RWC 2015?
May 3rd, 2012 · No Comments
Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News wrote this article. With the IRB Junior World Championship fast approaching,we run the rule over the young players that might emerge in time for RWC 2015.
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Arise, Sir Graham Henry: It’s official (+ photos)
May 2nd, 2012 · No Comments
admin wrote this article. Sir Graham Henry couldn’t persuade his mother to leave Christchurch to attend the World Cup final.But the 96-year-old left the Garden City for the first time in seven years today to watch her son received his knighthood.Sir Graham…
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Oceania sets RWC 2015 qualification process
May 2nd, 2012 · No Comments
Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News wrote this article. All teams in FORU will have the chance to compete at the Rugby World Cup 2015 in England.
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The Georges XV
May 1st, 2012 · No Comments
Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News wrote this article. From your suggestions on the RWC Facebook page, here is our world George XV, with two USA presidents and a boxer. Agree with our selections?
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Record broadcast levels for RWC 2011
April 27th, 2012 · No Comments
Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News wrote this article. RWC 2011 was watched by more young people and females than any previous tournament with a total increase of 60 per cent in hours viewed.
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