INTRODUCTION

The IRB is responsible for both the governance of the rules of rugby union and the management of the major international rugby union competitions. The Rugby World Cup (RWC) is the major event managed by The IRB and is one of the world’s greatest sporting events. The IRB is also responsible for the management of The Rugby World Cup Sevens and The Women’s Rugby World Cup – two highly prestigious rugby union events.

The inaugural Rugby World Cup took place in 1987 with the hosts New Zealand winning The Webb Ellis Trophy. The RWC is held every four years and guarantees top class, often nail biting, and dramatic, rugby matches. Some of the game’s greatest stars have taken part in The RWC over the years, including Jonah Lomu, Marc Ellis, Sean Fitzpatrick, David Campese, John Eales, George Gregan, Jonny Wilkinson, Jannie de Beer, Serge Blanco, Francois Pienaar, Gavin Hastings, Rob Andrew, Jeremy Guscott, Keith Wood, Rupeni Caucaunibuca and Neil Jenkins.

Over the past 15 years Rugby Sevens has become an established and important aspect of the international rugby scene, and this has been aided by the high profile of The Rugby World Cup Sevens (The Melrose Cup). This event is held every four years and, like The RWC, also features some of the world’s best players, including Waisale Serevi, Marika Vunibaka, Lawrence Dallaglio and Eric Rush. Although the Rugby Sevens game involves shorter time periods, the matches are always fast-paced, high scoring and exciting. Additionally, The Women’s Rugby World Cup takes place every four years and is a showcase of the best action in the women's game. The growing popularity of this event is testament to both the successful spread of women's rugby around the globe by The IRB and the exceptionally high standards of skill which can be found in the women’s game.

 

FOOTAGE COLLECTION

The Rugby World Cup Archive is a spectacular collection consisting over 450 hours of footage and programming from The Rugby World Cup, The Rugby World Cup Sevens and The Women's Rugby World Cup, dating from the first Rugby World Cup in 1987 to present day.


RUGBY WORLD CUP

The Rugby World Cup Archive holds long form coverage of most matches from 1987 and all matches from the years 1991 to present day.
Duration: Approx. 60 hours per tournament.


1987 - New Zealand

1991 - England

1995 – South Africa

1999 – Wales

2003 – Australia

2007 - France



RUGBY WORLD CUP SEVENS

The Rugby World Cup Sevens Archive holds long form coverage of all three days from 1993 to present day. Duration: Approx. 15 hrs per tournament.


1993 – Scotland

1997 - Hong Kong

2001 - Argentina

2005 - Hong Kong


WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP

The Women’s Rugby World Cup Archive holds selected footage from the years 1998 & 2006. Duration: Approx. 15 hours of footage.

1998 - Netherlands

2006 – Canada

PROGRAMMING

 

RUGBY WORLD CUP


1987- New Zealand

Daily highlights with international sound.
Duration: 18 x 60 minutes


1991- England

Daily highlights with international sound.
Duration: 17 x 60 minutes

Highlights of the final with international sound.
Duration: 54 minutes


1995 – South Africa

RWC ‘95 Review	10 minutes
Best Tries of RWC ’95	60 minutes
The Story of RWC ’95	90 minutes
One Team, One Country (South Africa)	60 minutes
The Dream Team (South Africa)	60 minutes
The History of The Rugby World Cup	52 minutes

All with international sound.

1999 - Wales

Daily highlights programmes	30 x 10 minutes
Weekly highlights programmes	5 x 10 minutes
Tournament wrap-up highlights programme	60 minutes
Best Tries of RWC ’99	60 minutes

All with international sound.

2003 – Australia

Daily highlights programme	16 x 10 minutes
Weekly highlights programmes	5 x 10 minutes
Tournament wrap-up highlights programme	52 minutes
Final and 3rd/4th Playoff highlights	30 minutes
Rugby World Cup Golden Moments	60 minutes

RUGBY WORLD CUP SEVENS


1993 – Scotland

3 x 52 minute daily highlights programmes of the tournament with international sound.


2001 - Argentina

Highlight programme showing the best action from the final tournament with international sound.
Duration: 52 minutes

2005 – Hong Kong

3 x 52 minute daily highlights programmes of the tournament with international sound.



WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP


1998 - Netherlands

1 x 52 minute tournament highlights with international sound.


2006 – Canada

1 x 60 minute tournament highlights with international sound.