England are out of the World Under 20 rugby championships in Argentina. This follows their loss this morning to Australia who will play the winner of the New Zealand v South Africa semi final now being played.
Australia won the match 28- 16. Australia dominated in all aspects of the game.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
BLOCKBUSTER TOURS ON THE WAY BACK
New Zealand will host a series of blockbuster tours including three-Test rugby tours by England, France and Ireland between 2012 and 2014 as part of the new global schedule for rugby announced last week.
The new international touring schedule was confirmed by the International Rugby Board during its recent meetings in Europe.
New Zealand Rugby Union CEO Steve Tew said the new schedule is a “major step forward” for the game in the Southern Hemisphere with SANZAR countries now hosting three-Test Series in June of each year.
Ireland will tour New Zealand in 2012 in what will be the first ever three-Test series between the All Blacks and the Irish. France will tour in 2013 in the first three-Test series against New Zealand since 1984 while England will tour in 2014 in what will also be an historic first ever three-test Series against the All Blacks.
“We have been pushing for a return to proper rugby tours and for three-Test series for some time now so to see it now become a reality is fantastic. We are excited by the prospect of a three-Test series each year and I think fans will be as well,” Mr Tew said.
The new schedule also means the NZRU will also be able to explore the possibility of midweek matches for the visiting Northern Hemisphere sides, bringing back a modern version of the tours of old.
“We will start discussions with those countries about midweek matches in due course but we think it will be fantastic for fans if we can get some matches played outside of the main centres,” Mr Tew added.
He said the 2005 British & Irish Lions Tour demonstrated the interest from rugby fans in rugby tours that go beyond Test matches, while there was also a greater opportunity for visiting rugby fans to plan travel around a tour schedule.
While Ireland has never played a three-Test series against the All Blacks, they have played a two-Test series before: in New Zealand in 2006, 2002 and 1992. England has played the All Blacks in a two-Test series on six occasions: in 2008, 2004, 1997, 1984 and 1963. The All Blacks played a three-Test series against France in 1984, 1968 and 1961.
The schedule for the June tours to New Zealand from 2012 to 2019 is:
· 2012 Ireland – 3 Test matches
· 2013 France – 3 Test matches
· 2014 England – 3 Test matches
· 2015 RWC 2015 (England) – no June or November tours.
· 2016 Wales – 3 Test matches
· 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour
· 2018 France – 3 Test matches
· 2019 RWC 2019 (Japan) – no June or November tours.
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The new international touring schedule was confirmed by the International Rugby Board during its recent meetings in Europe.
New Zealand Rugby Union CEO Steve Tew said the new schedule is a “major step forward” for the game in the Southern Hemisphere with SANZAR countries now hosting three-Test Series in June of each year.
Ireland will tour New Zealand in 2012 in what will be the first ever three-Test series between the All Blacks and the Irish. France will tour in 2013 in the first three-Test series against New Zealand since 1984 while England will tour in 2014 in what will also be an historic first ever three-test Series against the All Blacks.
“We have been pushing for a return to proper rugby tours and for three-Test series for some time now so to see it now become a reality is fantastic. We are excited by the prospect of a three-Test series each year and I think fans will be as well,” Mr Tew said.
The new schedule also means the NZRU will also be able to explore the possibility of midweek matches for the visiting Northern Hemisphere sides, bringing back a modern version of the tours of old.
“We will start discussions with those countries about midweek matches in due course but we think it will be fantastic for fans if we can get some matches played outside of the main centres,” Mr Tew added.
He said the 2005 British & Irish Lions Tour demonstrated the interest from rugby fans in rugby tours that go beyond Test matches, while there was also a greater opportunity for visiting rugby fans to plan travel around a tour schedule.
While Ireland has never played a three-Test series against the All Blacks, they have played a two-Test series before: in New Zealand in 2006, 2002 and 1992. England has played the All Blacks in a two-Test series on six occasions: in 2008, 2004, 1997, 1984 and 1963. The All Blacks played a three-Test series against France in 1984, 1968 and 1961.
The schedule for the June tours to New Zealand from 2012 to 2019 is:
· 2012 Ireland – 3 Test matches
· 2013 France – 3 Test matches
· 2014 England – 3 Test matches
· 2015 RWC 2015 (England) – no June or November tours.
· 2016 Wales – 3 Test matches
· 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour
· 2018 France – 3 Test matches
· 2019 RWC 2019 (Japan) – no June or November tours.
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Sunday, March 14, 2010
NEW SPONSOR FOR PROVENCIAL RUGBY
ITM Cup the new prize of national provincial rugby
2010 ITM Cup draw released
New Zealand-owned building suppliers’ co-operative ITM will sponsor the premier national provincial competition this year through to 2012, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has announced today.
ITM will be the new title sponsor for the national domestic competition taking over the sponsorship from Air New Zealand which has decided to focus its energy on supporting the All Blacks.
NZRU Chief Executive Steve Tew welcomed ITM as a perfect fit with New Zealand’s provincial rugby competition.
“ITM is a very parochial Kiwi-owned co-operative and they are very proud of their provincial reach across the country. Given the pride and support many communities have for their provincial teams, ITM is well placed to be at the centre of this competition.
“It’s an exciting time for ITM to come on board. We saw a great surge in support for the domestic competition last year, and the challenge this year will be to build on that and we are really forward to working with ITM to achieve just that,” Mr Tew said.
ITM Chief Executive Gordon Buswell said the co-operative membership was delighted with their new involvement in the competition. The ITM Cup was the perfect extension of their existing relationship with provincial rugby through their sponsorship of SKY TV’s coverage of the competition over the last three years.
“Putting our name behind this great tradition of provincial rugby reflects strongly where our heart and minds are which is right in the heart of our regions,” Mr Buswell said.
“The provincial pride of the ITM Cup also reflects the pride of our stores, customers and suppliers across the regions. We are all hugely excited about the competition this year.
“We and our members are thrilled about our association with the ITM Cup this year. Inter-provincial rivalry will take on a whole new meaning for our 90 stores across the country, as we not only anticipate a great competition but also celebrate the best of our provincial talent,” Mr Buswell said.
The NZRU today also released the competition draw for the 2010 ITM Cup, which gets under way with Taranaki v Northland at Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth on Thursday 29 August.
This year is also North Harbour’s 25th anniversary, and the union kicks off their 2010 season by hosting the traditional battle of the bridge match against neighbours, Auckland on Sunday 1 August.
Otago will get the first opportunity to play Southland for the Ranfurly Shield in Week 2 of the ITM Cup. The ITM Cup Final will be played on Friday, 5 November.
Steve Tew said: “We are looking forward to another great season of provincial rugby and providing communities all over New Zealand an opportunity to show their support for their teams.”
2010 ITM Cup draw released
New Zealand-owned building suppliers’ co-operative ITM will sponsor the premier national provincial competition this year through to 2012, the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has announced today.
ITM will be the new title sponsor for the national domestic competition taking over the sponsorship from Air New Zealand which has decided to focus its energy on supporting the All Blacks.
NZRU Chief Executive Steve Tew welcomed ITM as a perfect fit with New Zealand’s provincial rugby competition.
“ITM is a very parochial Kiwi-owned co-operative and they are very proud of their provincial reach across the country. Given the pride and support many communities have for their provincial teams, ITM is well placed to be at the centre of this competition.
“It’s an exciting time for ITM to come on board. We saw a great surge in support for the domestic competition last year, and the challenge this year will be to build on that and we are really forward to working with ITM to achieve just that,” Mr Tew said.
ITM Chief Executive Gordon Buswell said the co-operative membership was delighted with their new involvement in the competition. The ITM Cup was the perfect extension of their existing relationship with provincial rugby through their sponsorship of SKY TV’s coverage of the competition over the last three years.
“Putting our name behind this great tradition of provincial rugby reflects strongly where our heart and minds are which is right in the heart of our regions,” Mr Buswell said.
“The provincial pride of the ITM Cup also reflects the pride of our stores, customers and suppliers across the regions. We are all hugely excited about the competition this year.
“We and our members are thrilled about our association with the ITM Cup this year. Inter-provincial rivalry will take on a whole new meaning for our 90 stores across the country, as we not only anticipate a great competition but also celebrate the best of our provincial talent,” Mr Buswell said.
The NZRU today also released the competition draw for the 2010 ITM Cup, which gets under way with Taranaki v Northland at Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth on Thursday 29 August.
This year is also North Harbour’s 25th anniversary, and the union kicks off their 2010 season by hosting the traditional battle of the bridge match against neighbours, Auckland on Sunday 1 August.
Otago will get the first opportunity to play Southland for the Ranfurly Shield in Week 2 of the ITM Cup. The ITM Cup Final will be played on Friday, 5 November.
Steve Tew said: “We are looking forward to another great season of provincial rugby and providing communities all over New Zealand an opportunity to show their support for their teams.”
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