Rugby World Cup News
Emirates extends Rugby World Cup partnership
Emirates has extended its relationship with World Rugby to become Worldwide Partner of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France and 2027 in Australia.
Webb Ellis trophy touches down in Tokyo, Japan, ahead of Rugby World Cup
The silver-gilt trophy, presented since the inaugural Rugby World Cup tournament in 1987, was transported on Emirates flight EK318 from Dubai to Tokyo, arriving to a champion’s welcome.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Osaka, Japan
Osaka has long sat in the shadow of Tokyo when it comes to Japanese tourism. But with the G20 summit of world leaders and Rugby World Cup visiting the city this year, and Expo 2025 recently awarded, things could be about to change. Breaking Travel News discovers more
New Rugby World Cup Limited Board appointed
The International Rugby Board Executive Committee, acting in its role as the IRB Trust, has appointed the members of the Rugby World Cup Limited Board who will serve a four-year term to be effective from May 15, 2012.
Rugby World Cup gets underway in New Zealand
An estimated 100,000 sporting fans have descended on Auckland for celebrations as The Rugby World Cup opening ceremony got under way today in New Zealand,