Features

McCallum sees potential in Japanese women
Women's Rugby
McCallum sees potential in Japanese women
(IRB.COM) Monday 2 November 2009
Kelly McCallum finds similarities between her experiences with Canada and the Japanese players ahead of their Women's RWC 2010 qualifiers in Singapore.
Pichot: Argentina can help North America
North America
Pichot: Argentina can help North America
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 28 October 2009
Puma great Agustin Pichot was in Canada recently to watch the Jaguars win the Americas Rugby Championship, and foster rugby relations between the Americas.
The Lions and the Spirit of the Game
IRB Hall of Fame
The Lions and the Spirit of the Game
(IRB.COM) Sunday 25 October 2009
In focusing on the British & Irish Lions and their special relationship with South Africa, this year's IRB Hall of Fame induction has attracted much attention.
England hungry for home World Cup success
Women's Rugby
England hungry for home World Cup success
(IRB.COM) Thursday 20 August 2009
With one year to go until the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup, England captain Catherine Spencer hopes her side can make the most of home advantage.
Seoul Sisters build friendships in Japan
Women's Rugby
Seoul Sisters build friendships in Japan
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 30 June 2009
South Korea's only women's club Seoul Sisters travel to Tokyo for a historic and successful first match against a Japanese women's side.
Baby Blacks keen to make own JWC history
Junior World Championship
Baby Blacks keen to make own JWC history
(IRB.COM) Saturday 20 June 2009
New Zealand may have beaten England in last year's final, but the Baby Blacks of 2009 are determined to earn the mantle of world champions for themselves.
England hope to go one better at JWC
Junior World Championship
England hope to go one better at JWC
(IRB.COM) Friday 19 June 2009
England will get the chance to avenge their 38-3 defeat by New Zealand in last year's Junior World Championship when the sides meet again in the final in Tokyo.
Like father, like son
Nations Cup
Like father, like son
(IRB.COM) Thursday 18 June 2009
Iulian Dumitras has been a standout performer for Romania in an IRB Nations Cup which has seen an improvement in playing standards compared to previous years.
Hirabayashi flies the Japanese flag at JWC
Junior World Championship
Hirabayashi flies the Japanese flag at JWC
(IRB.COM) Thursday 18 June 2009
One of Japan's 100 most recognised faces, Taizo Hirabayashi is living his dream and hopes his country's Under 20s will soon compete with the world's best.
Nucifora creates synergy for Australia at JWC
Junior World Championship
Nucifora creates synergy for Australia at JWC
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 16 June 2009
David Nucifora brings a wealth of experience to the Australia Under 20 squad and has guided them to the JWC semi finals for the first time.
Cruden ready to face his next challenge
Junior World Championship
Cruden ready to face his next challenge
(IRB.COM) Monday 15 June 2009
Life should not be taken for granted, something New Zealand captain Aaron Cruden knows only too well having been diagnosed with cancer last year.