World Rugby

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International governing body of rugby union and its variants

World Rugby is the governing body for the sport of rugby union. World Rugby organises the Rugby World Cup every four years, the sport's most recognised and most profitable competition. It also organises a number of other international competitions, such as the World Rugby Sevens Series, the Rugby World Cup Sevens, the World Under 20 Championship, and the Pacific Nations Cup.

Also known as...

International Rugby Football Board, IRB, IRFB, and International Rugby Board

Wikipedia
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Sport Asia

Hong Kong Sevens Celebrates Landmark

Hong Kong's men's team triumphed over Japan as the Hong Kong Sevens celebrated its 50th anniversary at Kai Tak Stadium.

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: city’s men get one back on Japan to win 3rd Melrose Claymores South China Morning Post — Apr 19, 12:30 PM
Champions Day raiders arrive in Hong Kong as Caspar Fownes reclaims championship lead South China Morning Post — Apr 19, 12:45 PM
Hong Kong Sevens a treat for fans but local restaurants hungry for more trade South China Morning Post — Apr 19, 11:20 AM
Dan Carter hails impact of Hong Kong 7s as it celebrates landmark amid Olympic boom Mirror — Apr 19, 06:30 AM
World Rugby boss Robinson hails Hong Kong’s ‘global influence’ at WXV announcement South China Morning Post — Apr 19, 06:09 AM
Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens: Australia, Black Ferns on finals collision course South China Morning Post — Apr 19, 01:47 AM