Synopsis

Founded in 1886, The International Rugby Board (IRB) is the world governing body for the sport of rugby union. The IRB is responsible for the management of the major international rugby union competitions, including The Rugby World Cup (RWC) which 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.

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 and dramatic rugby matches. Some of the game’s greatest stars have taken part in The RWC over the years, including David Kirk, John Kirwan, Serge Blanco, David Campese, Tim Horan, Sean Fitzpatrick, John Eales, Gavin Hastings, Jeremy Guscott, Jonah Lomu, Francois Pienaar, George Gregan, Jonny Wilkinson, Martin Johnson, Keith Wood, Rupeni Caucaunibuca, Sebastian Chabal, Shane Williams, Brian O'Driscoll and Bryan Habana.

The Rugby World Cup Sevens (The Melrose Cup) is held every four years and also features some of the world’s best players, including Waisale Serevi, Marika Vunibaka, Lawrence Dallaglio and Eric Rush. Additionally, The Women’s Rugby World Cup takes place every four years and the growing popularity of this event is testament to the successful spread of women's rugby around the globe.

The Rugby World Cup Archive brings together footage from these enthralling top-class sporting events into one unique collection.

Date:1987 - Present day

Coverage:FOOTAGE COLLECTION

The Rugby World Cup Archive is a spectacular collection consisting of over 500 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 the 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 the 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 the present day. Duration: Approx. 15 hours per tournament.

1993 - Scotland

1997 - Hong Kong

2001 - Argentina

2005 - Hong Kong

2009 - Dubai

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 programme 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

2007 - France

Daily highlights programme 16 x 10 minutes
Weekly highlights programme 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.

2009 - Dubai

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.

Duration:Various Long & short form programming, match footage, interviews & general views.

Rights:All media rights

Territories:Worldwide

Venue:Various

Technical Info:Available with English commentary. Other languages available on request.

Associated Websites:www.rugbyworldcup.com