National Rugby League players may spend time in quarantine due to swine flu risks
The National Rugby League (NRL) players may spend several months going in and out of quarantine to take medical tests due to the risks of them getting the swine flu. The players usually travel outside of the country to play rugby.
This development was shared by Ian Barr, a senior official from the World Health Organization. [...]
Official rugby rules settle dispute on water breaks
There have been questions raised recently during an exciting rugby match that took place between Junior All Blacks and Flying Fijians. According to reports, some eyebrows were raised after two one minute water breaks took place after 20 minutes of the game in each half time. This happened during the match on Friday.
However, the official [...]
Japan bids once more to host Rugby World Cup in 2015
Despite losing the opportunity to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup narrowly against New Zealand, Japan is not losing hope and is now preparing to bid for the 2015 event. If Japan wins, it will mark as the first time that an Asian country will host the most prestigious rugby tournament.
Japan stated in its bid [...]
France rugby gets a big boost after victory over NZ
France rugby staged a heroic victory earlier this week when it defeated New Zealand 27-22, boosting its players’ morale after having beaten a formidable opponent.
The loss prompted New Zealand to make crucial changes on its starting lineup for its upcoming Test this coming weekend at Wellington.
Starters include Conrad Smith, Jerome Kaino and Tanerau Latimer, who [...]
New Zealand World Cup Rugby Stadium takes shape, goes ahead of schedule
The World Cup Rugby stadium in New Zealand is reportedly now taking shape and going ahead of schedule. This is despite the criticisms being thrown against the developer. New Zealand plays host of the 2011 World Cup Rugby.
The stadium, located at Eden Park, can set up to 22,000 people.
Eden Park redevelopment Chief Executive Officer Adam [...]
Rugby union referee leaves sport due to personal issues
Steve Walsh, a popular referee for the New Zealand Rugby Union, officially announced his resignation from the sport due to personal issues that he needs to address in order to improve his life.
According to Walsh’s family, the referee’s separation from TV presenter Melodie Robinson led to his life spiraling downwards for the past two years.
Walsh [...]
IRB willing to scrap World Cup in favor of Olympics in 2016
The International Rugby Board (IRB) announced this week that it is willing to let go of the Sevens World Cup in 2016 if the rugby games would be included in the Olympics by then.
The board officials believe that it is more important for the sport to become part of the Olympics, considering that this is [...]
Scotland rugby team names new head coach
The Scotland rugby team named Andy Robinson as its new head coach and the latter now takes over the responsibility of guiding his new team to victory in the upcoming tournaments.
Robinson was a former coach for an England rugby team for nearly two years before he left to replace Frank Hadden.
The 44-year old said that [...]
Three England rugby team players resign after skipping drug tests
Three players for Bath rugby union, an England rugby team, resigned on Monday this week after skipping a series of drug tests.
According to the rugby team club, Alex Crockett, Andrew Higgins and Michael Lipman immediately gave their notice of resignation before a disciplinary hearing is about to be scheduled due to the aforementioned incident.
Bath rugby [...]