Irb

Irb

IRB – International Rugby Board

The International Rugby Board is Rugby Union's ruling body. Players from more than 120 countries represent their country in Rugby Union tournaments. The International Rugby Board has around 96 member countries from a range of nations including Andorra, Barbados, Chile, Guam, India, Swaziland, Yugoslavia and Zimbabwe to name a few.

Then there are the serious countries where Rugby is their national sport and is almost regarded as a religion. Some of the countries that fit into this category are New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Western Samoa. You will even find locals playing rugby on the plains of Canada.

There are a group of key countries where Rugby is rated highly and these countries form a core with ardent rugby followers who are passionate about the game. We can include New Zealand, South Africa, Fiji, Wales, England, Scotland, France, Italy and Australia in this group and you will find them heavily involved in the Rugby World Cup higher rankings...