Rob Andrew warns IRB that breakdown laws are killing rugby as a spectacle
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | yesterday
Rob Andrew has warned the IRB that spectators are being driven away by laws that are killing the game as a spectacle.
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IRB vetoes dual nationality NZ request
Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
A move by NZ to ease rugby's eligibility regulations to allow mainly Pacific Islands players to switch national allegiance has been rejected by the IRB.
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IRB to keep breakdown laws
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | yesterday
The IRB announced that rules governing the breakdown would remain in force but that a laws review would start in 2010.
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IRB to keep breakdown laws
Sydney Morning Herald (Free subscription) | yesterday
The IRB announced that rules governing the breakdown, which some pundits say are ruining the sport, would remain in force but a laws review would start in 2010.
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IRB to review laws early in 2010
IOL (Free subscription) | yesterday
The International Rugby Board has announced that rules governing the breakdown will remain in force but that the laws of the game will be reviewed "early in 2010".
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IRB World Rankings
Rugby World Cup News (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
Following the autumn internationals in Europe, the latest world rankings have been released by the IRB. There are a few movers with New Zealand reclaiming the top spot from South Africa. The latest top 10 are: 1 New Zealand up from 2 2 South Africa down from 1 3 Australia no change 4 Ireland up from 5 5 France down [...]
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IRB refuses to back down over controversial ruling on breakdown
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 01/12/2009
The IRB has ignored mounting concerns over the dearth of try-scoring by refusing to change its ruling over the laws at the breakdown.
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Breakdown rule stays, but IRB schedules review
Mail & Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday
The International Rugby Board announced on Tuesday that rules governing the breakdown would remain in force but that a review would start in 2010.
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Rugby (Free subscription) | yesterday
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Ruck and ruin: IRB agree to review breakdown law after boring autumn Tests
Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | 02/12/2009
The RFU achieved partial success last night in their bid to overhaul the new breakdown laws which have blighted the game this season, as the IRB agreed to implement a formal review early in the new year.
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IRB Council may change game to boost excitement
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
RUGBY Union is considering making further changes to the rules of the game in a bid to make the sport more attractive at the elite level.
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IRB launch free strength and conditioning guide
Letchworth Girls' Rugby (Free subscription) | 01/12/2009
The IRB have launched a free Strength and Conditioning resource on their expanding Rugby Ready system . It covers things like Health and Safety and exercise instruction, and builds on an impressive set of videos and guides that covers everything from warm-ups and cool-downs to every phase of play. And its all free!
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After the ELVs, what rugby law changes will the IRB come up with next? | Paul Rees
The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday
... until after the 2011 World Cup unless there are medical grounds for quicker reform. The IRB will set up a panel early next year to review the state of the game, conscious that a problem with the experimental law variation process was that it was largely southern-hemisphere inspired and gained only the support of Scotland in Europe. This time the IRB wants a consensual approach, even if that increases...
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We can win the IRB series: Saumaisue
Fiji Times (Free subscription) | 30/11/2009
FORMER National Sevens Captain Samu Saumaisue believes the Digicel Fiji team can win the 2009/2010 IRB Sevens Series which starts with the Dubai Sevens this weekend.
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Breakdown rule stays but IRB sets up review
France24 (Free subscription) | 01/12/2009
The International Rugby Board (IRB) announced on Tuesday that rules governing the breakdown, which some pundits say are ruining the sport, would remain in force but that a laws review would start in 2010. As things stand the tackler at the breakdown is, provided he then gets on to his feet, allowed to compete for the ball. Critics allege this has swung the balance too far in favour of the defending...
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