Archive for July, 2006

Uganda rise to Ivory Coast challenge

Posted in General on July 31st, 2006


Uganda’s victory over the Ivory Coast in Kampala leaves both groups in the second round of African Rugby World Cup qualifying fascinatingly poised at the half way stage.

Argentina qualify for Rugby World Cup 2007
Argentina’s 26-0 victory over Uruguay in Buenos Aires secures the Pumas a place at Rugby World Cup 2007, while Tonga proceed to a repechage final.

RWC Qualifier misconduct brings sanctions

Posted in General on July 31st, 2006


Sanctions are imposed on Zimbabwe and Senegal following a full investigation into alleged incidences of misconduct at the end of the RWC qualifier between the two countries in Harare on 25 June 2005.

Spain edges out Germany
Spain defeat Germany 36-10 in Madrid to overhaul the 18-6 loss they suffered in Heidelberg two weeks ago and proceed to the next round of European RWC qualifying.

RWC Qualifier misconduct brings sanctions

Posted in General on July 30th, 2006


Sanctions are imposed on Zimbabwe and Senegal following a full investigation into alleged incidences of misconduct at the end of the RWC qualifier between the two countries in Harare on 25 June 2005.

Canada and Tonga record easy wins
Canada beat Barbados and Tonga overpower the Cook Islands in Rugby World Cup qualifying as both sides move a step closer to France 2007.

Two prizes at stake in Europe

Posted in General on July 30th, 2006


Spain and Germany meet to decide who progresses in RWC 2007 qualifying and who will play in ENC Division One next season.

Hong Kong book Columbo berth
Hong Kong beat China 23-7 at Beijing’s China Agricultural University to proceed to the final round of Asian Rugby World Cup qualifying in November.

Vediorbis named as RWC 2007 Tournament Sponsor

Posted in General on July 29th, 2006


Rugby World Cup Limited announces Vediorbis as Rugby World Cup 2007 Tournament Sponsor.

Italy plot qualifying course

Posted in General on July 29th, 2006


Frenchman Pierre Berbizier will soon lead Italy into a bout of crucial World Cup qualifying matches that, if successful, would result in him coaching the Azzuri to a World Cup in France.

Sailor Asks For More Time To Appeal
The Australian Rugby Union is considering a request by winger Wendell Sailor for more time to appeal against a two-year doping ban.

Korea keep World Cup dream alive
Korea grind out a 20-5 victory over the Arabian Gulf at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Ail Ain, Abu Dhabi to cement their place in the final round of Asian RWC 2007 qualifying, while Moldova end their campaign with an away win.

Two prizes at stake in Europe

Posted in General on July 29th, 2006


Spain and Germany meet to decide who progresses in RWC 2007 qualifying and who will play in ENC Division One next season.

RWC Qualifier misconduct brings sanctions
Sanctions are imposed on Zimbabwe and Senegal following a full investigation into alleged incidences of misconduct at the end of the RWC qualifier between the two countries in Harare on 25 June 2005.

Vediorbis named as RWC 2007 Tournament Sponsor
Rugby World Cup Limited announces Vediorbis as Rugby World Cup 2007 Tournament Sponsor.

Uruguay win to keep World Cup hopes alive

Posted in General on July 28th, 2006


Uruguay beat old foe Chile 43-15 on home soil in Montevideo to move a step closer to RWC 2007.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Italy plot qualifying course

Posted in General on July 27th, 2006


Frenchman Pierre Berbizier will soon lead Italy into a bout of crucial World Cup qualifying matches that, if successful, would result in him coaching the Azzuri to a World Cup in France.

Rugby World Cup 2007 Signage Tender
Rugby World Cup Ltd is looking to appoint a signage company to undertake and manage the delivery of the commercial signage and venue imaging needs for Rugby World Cup 2007.

Ivory Coast hold Morocco
Ivory Coast hold Morocco to a surpise 9-9 draw in Abidjan to open up the northern pool of Africa’s second round of World Cup qualfying.

Rugby World Cup 2007 Signage Tender

Posted in General on July 27th, 2006


Rugby World Cup Ltd is looking to appoint a signage company to undertake and manage the delivery of the commercial signage and venue imaging needs for Rugby World Cup 2007.

HK and Germany move a step closer
Hong Kong and Germany move one step closer to the Rugby World Cup in France next year with respective qualifying wins over Sri Lanka and Spain.