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  • RWC 21015 dream still alive for Philippines

    RWC 21015 dream still alive for Philippines

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Saturday 18 May 2013

    The Philippines avoid relegation by beating UAE in the HSBC Asian 5 Nations to remain in the hunt for a place at Rugby World Cup 2015.

  • Two key battles on final weekend of Top 5

    Two key battles on final weekend of Top 5

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Friday 17 May 2013

    Korea, Hong Kong, the Philippines and United Arab Emirates all have something to play for as the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Top 5 draws to a close

  • Japan continue to lead the way in Asia

    Japan continue to lead the way in Asia

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Monday 13 May 2013

    Japan cut loose against the UAE in claiming another Asian 5 Nations title, while Korea also beat the Philippines on the penultimate weekend.

 
 
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Africa

Africa will provide one direct qualifier for Rugby World Cup 2015 (Africa 1) and one team into the Repechage.

The Confédération Africaine de Rugby (CAR) Championship is the regional qualification tournament for Rugby World Cup 2015, with Divisions 1A, 1B and 1C involved in the process.

The Division 1A winner in 2014 will take their place at RWC 2015 as Africa 1, while the runner-up will enter the Repechage for a second change to reach Rugby's showcase event.

Americas

The qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2015 will, once again, begin in the Americas with the honour of playing in the first match on the road to England 2015 belonging to Mexico and Jamaica on 24 March 2012. 

The Americas will provide two direct qualifiers for Rugby World Cup 2015 (Americas 1 and 2) and one team into the Repechage.

The regional tournaments of the North America Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) and Confederación Sudamericano de Rugby (CONSUR) in 2012 both form part of the process with the NACRA winner and CONSUR B winner meeting in a play-off. The winner of this play-off will then face the bottom side in the CONSUR A Championship for the chance to play in the 2013 edition.

Also in 2013, Canada and USA will play each other home and away with the aggregate winner qualifying directly for RWC 2015 as Americas 1. The loser will then face the 2013 CONSUR A champion in another home and away play-off to determine the Americas 2 qualifier.

The loser of this play-off will still have a chance to qualify for RWC 2015 through the Repechage.

Asia

Asia will provide one direct qualifier for Rugby World Cup 2015 (Asia 1) and one team into the Repechage.

The HSBC Asian 5 Nations will act as the regional qualification tournament with four tiers of the annual competition - Top 5, Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3 - involved in the process at some stage.

The second region to begin its qualification process after the Americas, the Asian 5 Nations will see the Division 1 winner in 2012 promoted to the Top 5 the following year, while the Division 2 and 3 winners will meet in a play-off to determine who is promoted to Division 1 in 2013.

The winner of the Top 5 competition in 2014 will qualify for RWC 2015 as Asia 1, while the runner-up will enter the Repechage.

Europe

Europe will provide two direct qualifiers for Rugby World Cup 2015 (Europe 1 and 2) and one team into the Repechage.

The European Nations Cup 2014 is the regional qualification tournament with six divisions involved in the process at different stages.

Divisions 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D will only act as RWC 2015 qualifiers in the 2012/13 season with play-off matches involving the winners included to allow teams from these divisions to progress through the process.

The top two divisions - 1A and 1B - will be RWC 2015 qualifiers in both the 2012/13 and 2013/14.

The winner and runner-up in Division 1A will qualifier directly for RWC 2015 as Europe 1 and Europe 2 respectively. The third placed team will face the team still standing after four play-off rounds involving winners of the lower divisions for the right to enter the Repechage.

Oceania

Oceania will provide one direct qualifier to Rugby World Cup 2015 (Oceania 1) and will be the last region to begin its qualification process for England 2015.

The Oceania Cup 2013 is the regional qualification tournament for RWC 2015 with the winner to play Fiji in a one-off match. The winner of this play-off will qualifier directly for RWC 2015 as Oceania 1.

Repechage

The Repechage will determine the 20th and final qualifier for Rugby World Cup 2015.

Four teams will be involved in the Repechage, representing four regions - Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe.

The first stage of the Repechage will involve two matches, one between the CAR Division 1A runner-up and the winner of the Europe qualifier round 6, and the involving the Americas play-off loser and the Asian 5 Nations runner-up.

The winner of these two matches will then play home and away with the side emerging victorious on aggregate completing the Rugby World Cup 2015 field as Repechage Winner.

  • RWC 21015 dream still alive for Philippines

    RWC 21015 dream still alive for Philippines

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Saturday 18 May 2013

    The Philippines avoid relegation by beating UAE in the HSBC Asian 5 Nations to remain in the hunt for a place at Rugby World Cup 2015.

  • Two key battles on final weekend of Top 5

    Two key battles on final weekend of Top 5

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Friday 17 May 2013

    Korea, Hong Kong, the Philippines and United Arab Emirates all have something to play for as the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Top 5 draws to a close

  • Japan continue to lead the way in Asia

    Japan continue to lead the way in Asia

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Monday 13 May 2013

    Japan cut loose against the UAE in claiming another Asian 5 Nations title, while Korea also beat the Philippines on the penultimate weekend.

  • Uruguay continue on the road to RWC 2015

    Uruguay continue on the road to RWC 2015

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Sunday 5 May 2013

    Uruguay battle past Chile 23-9 to advance to the final stage of Americas qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2015.

  • Japan and Hong Kong victorious in A5N

    Japan and Hong Kong victorious in A5N

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Saturday 4 May 2013

    Japan all but wrap up another Asian 5 Nations title by beating Korea, while Hong Kong prove too strong for the Philippines.

  • Chile and Uruguay aim to keep the dream alive

    Chile and Uruguay aim to keep the dream alive

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Friday 3 May 2013

    Uruguay and Chile will meet on Saturday to determine who will continue on the road to Rugby World Cup 2015.

  • Japan on course for A5N Top 5 title

    Japan on course for A5N Top 5 title

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Sunday 28 April 2013

    Japan maintain their HSBC Asian 5 Nations unbeaten record against Hong Kong as Korea defeat UAE.

  • Exciting contest expected in South America

    Exciting contest expected in South America

    (IRB.COM) Friday 26 April 2013

    RWC 2015 qualification continues in South America this weekend with Chile, Uruguay and Brazil all hoping to stay in the hunt.

  • Israel rugby is "breaking through"

    Israel rugby is "breaking through"

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Tuesday 23 April 2013

    Israel Rugby Union President Menachem Ben Menachem insists the nation's success is no miracle, but the result of a lot of hard work.

  • Israel and Netherlands on rise in rankings

    Israel and Netherlands on rise in rankings

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Monday 22 April 2013

    Israel and Netherlands improve their IRB World Rankings as four nations confirm their places in the European play-off process for RWC 2015.

  • Japan and Hong Kong off to winning starts

    Japan and Hong Kong off to winning starts

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Saturday 20 April 2013

    Japan prove too strong for the Philippines with a 121-0 win, while Hong Kong beat UAE in the opening HSBC Asian 5 Nations Top 5 matches.

  • Focus turns to RWC 2015 for Asia's Top 5

    Focus turns to RWC 2015 for Asia's Top 5

    (RUGBY WORLD CUP) Friday 19 April 2013

    Japan, Hong Kong and UAE will enter the race to Rugby World Cup 2015 this weekend when the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Top 5 kicks off.

  • Philippines ready for the big time

    Philippines ready for the big time

    (Other) Thursday 18 April 2013

    The Philippines are set for the next step in a meteoric rise when they tackle Japan in their HSBC Asian 5 Nations Top 5 opener on Saturday.

  • Sri Lanka remain in the hunt for RWC 2015

    Sri Lanka remain in the hunt for RWC 2015

    (IRB.COM) Saturday 6 April 2013

    Sri Lanka overwhelm Kazakhstan to win the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division I title and keep their qualification dream alive.

  • Japan out to set the record straight

    Japan out to set the record straight

    (Other) Thursday 4 April 2013

    With Japan soon to get their qualifying campaign for Rugby World Cup 2015 underway, we've looked at their desire to end an unwanted streak.

  • Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan set up decider

    Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan set up decider

    (IRB.COM) Wednesday 3 April 2013

    Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan will go into the final day of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division I with the title within their reach.

 
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Americas Round 1
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21-Apr-2012Barbados51 - 0SVGGarrison Savannah
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19-May-2012Bermuda7 - 3Cayman IslandsNational Sports Center
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09-Jun-2012Bahamas8 - 16BermudaWinton Rugby Centre
23-Jun-2012Bermuda18 - 0GuyanaNational Sports Center
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12-Sep-2012Paraguay69 - 3PeruEstadio Arístides Pineda
12-Sep-2012Venezuela3 - 26ColombiaEstadio Arístides Pineda
15-Sep-2012Colombia49 - 9PeruEstadio Arístides Pineda
15-Sep-2012Venezuela8 - 73ParaguayEstadio Arístides Pineda
29-Sep-2012Paraguay29 - 14BermudaClub Universitario de Asuncion
27-Oct-2012Brazil35 - 22ParaguayEstadio Nicolau Alayon
Americas Round 2
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01-May-2013Uruguay58 - 7BrazilEstadio Charrua
04-May-2013Uruguay23 - 9ChileEstadio Charrua
17-Aug-2013USA CanadaCharleston
24-Aug-2013Canada USAToronto
Asia Round 1
15-Apr-2012Sri Lanka36 - 8Chinese TaipeiRizal National Stadium
15-Apr-2012Singapore20 - 37PhilippinesRizal National Stadium
18-Apr-2012Sri Lanka35 - 10SingaporeRizal National Stadium
18-Apr-2012Philippines34 - 12Chinese TaipeiRizal National Stadium
21-Apr-2012Sri Lanka18 - 28PhilippinesRizal National Stadium
21-Apr-2012Singapore31 - 49Chinese TaipeiRizal National Stadium
30-May-2012Guam38 - 17IndonesiaKelana Jaya Stadium
30-May-2012India34 - 5PakistanKelana Jaya Stadium
31-May-2012Thailand37 - 17IranKelana Jaya Stadium
31-May-2012Malaysia89 - 0ChinaKelana Jaya Stadium
01-Jun-2012Indonesia13 - 7PakistanKelana Jaya Stadium
01-Jun-2012Guam16 - 18IndiaKelana Jaya Stadium
02-Jun-2012China3 - 52IranKelana Jaya Stadium
02-Jun-2012Malaysia19 - 22ThailandKelana Jaya Stadium
14-Jul-2012Thailand42 - 29IndiaThephasadin Stadium
31-Mar-2013Kazakhstan10 - 33ThailandHavelocks RFC
31-Mar-2013Sri Lanka39 - 8Chinese TaipeiHavelocks RFC
03-Apr-2013Kazakhstan42 - 10Chinese TaipeiHavelocks RFC
03-Apr-2013Sri Lanka45 - 7ThailandHavelocks RFC
06-Apr-2013Chinese Taipei52 - 23ThailandHavelocks RFC
06-Apr-2013Sri Lanka49 - 18KazakhstanHavelocks RFC
20-Apr-2013Japan121 - 0PhilippinesLevel 5 Stadium
20-Apr-2013Hong Kong53 - 7UAEHong Kong Football Club Ground
26-Apr-2013UAE10 - 75KoreaPalm Sports Resort
27-Apr-2013Hong Kong0 - 38JapanHong Kong Football Club Ground
04-May-2013Japan64 - 5KoreaPrince Chichibu Memorial Stadium
04-May-2013Philippines20 - 59Hong KongRizal National Stadium
10-May-2013UAE3 - 93JapanThe Sevens
11-May-2013Korea62 - 19PhilippinesAnsan Wa Stadium
18-May-2013Korea43 - 22Hong KongAnsan Wa Stadium
18-May-2013Philippines24 - 8UAERizal National Stadium
Europe Round 1
06-Oct-2012Hungary28 - 23BulgariaSzektoi Stadium
06-Oct-2012Finland14 - 16LuxembourgMyllypuro Sports Park
20-Oct-2012Bulgaria12 - 7AustriaNational Sports Academy "Vassil Levski"
20-Oct-2012Norway32 - 3FinlandBislett Stadium
27-Oct-2012Slovenia8 - 7HungaryOval Stanezici
03-Nov-2012Norway11 - 9Bosnia & Herz'Fana Stadium
10-Nov-2012Luxembourg15 - 8NorwayStade Josy Barthel
17-Nov-2012Greece22 - 17Bosnia & Herz'Kavtantzoglio Stadium
30-Mar-2013Greece11 - 13Finland
06-Apr-2013Bulgaria20 - 14SloveniaNational Sports Academy "Vassil Levski"
06-Apr-2013Austria10 - 11HungarySportanlage Dirnelwiese
13-Apr-2013Bosnia & Herz'33 - 23LuxembourgStadion Luke (Toska)
13-Apr-2013Greece21 - 14NorwayAthens
20-Apr-2013Bosnia & Herz'19 - 15Finland
20-Apr-2013Slovenia22 - 20Austria
20-Apr-2013Luxembourg20 - 7Greece
05-May-2013Luxembourg22 - 10SloveniaStade Josy Barthel
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13-Oct-2012Denmark6 - 6AndorraOdense Atletikstadion
27-Oct-2012Serbia39 - 21LatviaStadion Milicionar
27-Oct-2012Andorra5 - 26IsraelMICG
03-Nov-2012Latvia27 - 15DenmarkDaugava Stadium
03-Nov-2012Serbia23 - 26AndorraStadion Milicionar
30-Mar-2013Andorra11 - 22Latvia
06-Apr-2013Israel17 - 15LatviaWingate Institute
13-Apr-2013Denmark38 - 0SerbiaOdense Atletikstadion
20-Apr-2013Israel46 - 3DenmarkWingate Institute
Europe Round 3
27-Oct-2012Croatia20 - 19MaltaCity Stadium
03-Nov-2012Malta34 - 17LithuaniaHibernians Ground
03-Nov-2012Switzerland29 - 20CroatiaStade de Colovray
10-Nov-2012Lithuania16 - 24NetherlandsMiesto Centrinis Stadionas
17-Nov-2012Netherlands24 - 7SwitzerlandNational Rugby Centre
06-Apr-2013Malta10 - 19SwitzerlandHibernians Ground
13-Apr-2013Netherlands48 - 10MaltaNational Rugby Centre
13-Apr-2013Switzerland37 - 21LithuaniaStade de Colovray
20-Apr-2013Croatia24 - 29Netherlands
27-Apr-2013Lithuania15 - 14Croatia
Europe Round 4
06-Oct-2012Czech Republic3 - 29PolandStadion Josefa Kohouta
20-Oct-2012Sweden10 - 22UkraineKristinebergs IP
27-Oct-2012Germany46 - 28UkraineSC Siemensstadt
27-Oct-2012Sweden54 - 6MoldovaKristinebergs IP
03-Nov-2012Poland22 - 13GermanyStadion MOSiR
10-Nov-2012Czech Republic18 - 22SwedenTatra Smichov Stadium
17-Nov-2012Ukraine42 - 15Czech RepublicStadion Meteor
17-Nov-2012Germany32 - 14MoldovaFritz-Grunebaum-Sportpark
09-Mar-2013Czech Republic8 - 27GermanyCE Group Rugby Arena
16-Mar-2013Moldova37 - 12Czech Republic
30-Mar-2013Poland13 - 12Ukraine
06-Apr-2013Germany73 - 17SwedenWolfgang-Meyer-Sportanlage
07-Apr-2013Ukraine18 - 38MoldovaOdessa
13-Apr-2013Moldova24 - 20PolandDinamo Stadium
01-Jun-2013Sweden Poland
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02-Feb-2013Russia13 - 9SpainFGUP Yug-Sport
02-Feb-2013Belgium13 - 17GeorgiaStade Roi Baudouin
02-Feb-2013Portugal13 - 19RomaniaEstadio Universitario
09-Feb-2013Belgium21 - 21SpainStade Roi Baudouin
09-Feb-2013Georgia25 - 12PortugalMikheil Meskhi Stadium
09-Feb-2013Romania29 - 14RussiaStadionul National Arcul de Triumf
23-Feb-2013Portugal18 - 12BelgiumEstadio Universitario
23-Feb-2013Russia9 - 23GeorgiaFGUP Yug-Sport
23-Feb-2013Spain15 - 25RomaniaLas Mestas
09-Mar-2013Belgium14 - 32RomaniaStade Roi Baudouin
09-Mar-2013Georgia61 - 18SpainMikheil Meskhi Stadium
09-Mar-2013Portugal23 - 31RussiaEstádio Sergio Conceição Stadium
16-Mar-2013Romania9 - 9GeorgiaStadionul National Arcul de Triumf
16-Mar-2013Russia43 - 32BelgiumCentral Stadium
16-Mar-2013Spain9 - 9PortugalEstadio San Lazaro

    • Chris Hitch and his Philippines side had a tough baptism to life in the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Top 5 with a 121-0 loss to Japan in round one, but crucially beat the United Emirates in the round to avoid relegation.
    • Korea finished second in the HSBC Asian 5 Nations after beating Hong Kong 43-22, the same placing in the 2014 Top 5 will see the Koreans represent Asia in the Repechage to determine the final qualifier for RWC 2015.
    • The Philippines lost 62-19 to Korea in the penultimate weekend of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations 2013 Top 5, meaning they have to beat the United Arab Emirates on 18 May to remain in the hunt for a place at Rugby World Cup 2015.
    • Japan celebrate a sixth successive HSBC Asian 5 Nations title following a 93-3 win over the United Arab Emirates in the latest round of RWC 2015 qualifying matches in the region.
    • Luxembourg overcame Slovenia 22-10 and now move on to face European Nations Cup Division 2B winners Israel in the next stage of the region's qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2015. Photo: Steve Eastwood.
    • Action from the Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier between Uruguay and Chile, played at the Charrúa Stadium in Monetivideo, Uruguay. Photop: Frankie Deges
    • Uruguay kept their hopes of qualifying for RWC 2015 with a 23-9 victory over Chile in the South American Championship. They now await USA or Canada in the Americas 2 play-off. Photo: Frankie Deges.
    • Hong Kong's Pale Tauti crossing over for a try in their 59-20 over Top 5 debutants Philippines in the Asian 5 Nations Top 5 and Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier.
    • Uruguay proved too strong for Brazil in the South American Championship 2013, winning 58-7 in Montevideo to remain in the hunt for a place in the Americas 2 play-off and a chance to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2015. Photo: Frankie Deges.
    • Hong Kong centre Stuart Megaw tries to tackle his counterpart Male Sa’u during the HSBC A5N Top 5 match between Hong Kong and Japan at Hong Kong Football Club on 26 April, 2013
    • Prop Nathan Amos was a key player as Israel proved too strong for Denmark to win the European Nations Cup Division 2B title and remain in the Rugby World Cup 2015 qualification process. Photo: C Henry.
    • Luxembourg players celebrate their 20-7 victory over Greece which confirmed them as European Nations Cup Division 2D winners and therefore their progression to the Europe Round 1 play-off against Slovenia in the Rugby World Cup 2015 qualification process. Photo: Patricola.
    • Ayumu Goromaru scored 33 points in Japan's record 121-0 win over the Philippines in round one of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations 2013 Top 5, the first step on the road they hope will lead to Rugby World Cup 2015.
    • Hong Kong captain Tom McColl makes a break during their 53-7 win over the United Arab Emirates during week one of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations 2013 Top 5, which forms part of the Rugby World Cup 2015 qualification process.
    • Japan prop Masataka Mikami will make his Test debut on Saturday when the Brave Blossoms face HSBC Asian 5 Nations Top 5 newcomers the Philippines in Fukuoka. The match will be Japan's first on the road to RWC 2015. Photo: Kenji Demura (RJP).
    • Wing Chamara Dabare and his Sri Lanka team breezed by Kazakhstan to win the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division I title and keep their Rugby World Cup 2015 qualification dream alive.
    • Maxim Lifontov kicked 22 points as Kazakhstan bounced back from a shock loss to Thailand to beat Chinese Taipei 42-10 and keep alive their hopes of winning the HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division I title and staying in the hunt for a place at Rugby World Cup 2015.
    • The four captains of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations 2013 Division I pose with the trophy at the Sri Lanka Independence Momument in Independence Square in Colombo. Left to right are Chatree Wannadit (Thailand), Yoshitha Rajapakse (Sri Lanka), Serik Zhanseitov (Kazakhstan) and Lu Wei-fan (Chinese Taipei).
    • Fly half Fazil Marija scored a brace of tries as HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division I hosts Sri Lanka overcame Chinese Taipei 39-8 on day one of a tournament they must win if they are to keep alive their hopes of reaching Rugby World Cup 2015.
    • Action from the ENC Division 1A clash between Romania and Georgia, also part of European qualifying for RWC 2015, played in Bucharest on 16 March 2013. Photo: FRR
    • Action from the ENC Division 1A clash between Romania and Georgia, also part of European qualifying for RWC 2015, played in Bucharest on 16 March 2013. Photo: FRR
    • Action from the ENC Division 1A clash between Romania and Georgia, also part of European qualifying for RWC 2015, played in Bucharest on 16 March 2013. Photo: FRR
    • Spain wing Jaike Carter tries to round the Portugal defence in their European Nations Cup 2014 encounter in Santiago de Compostela, which ended 9-9 to help neither side's hopes of qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2015. Photo: FER/Revista22.
    • Number 8 Adam Kleeberger races clear to score a second half try as Canada beat the USA 41-18 in the second leg to qualify for Rugby World Cup 2011 as Americas 1. Photo: José Romelo Lagman (Rugby Canada).
    • Georgia captain Irakli Abuseridze in action during his final Test match, the scrum half bowing out in style with a 61-18 victory over Spain that keeps the Lelos top of the European Nations Cup 2014 standings after four rounds. Photo: Tamuna Kulumbegashvili.
    • Viktor Kolelishvili was one of Georgia's try scorers as they maintained their unbeaten start to the European Nations Cup 2014 Division 1A with a 23-9 win over Russia in Sochi. Photo: Tamar Kulumbegashvili.
    • Romania scored 20 unanswered points to beat Russia 29-14 and remain on top of the European Nations Cup 2014 Division 1A standings after two rounds, albeit only on point differential from Georgia. Photo: FRR.
    • César Sempere helped Spain to a 21-21 draw with Belgium in round two of the European Nations Cup 2014 Division 1A, a competition which will provide the Europe 1 and 2 qualifiers for RWC 2015. Photo: FER/PHOTSCRUM.
    • Spain were unable to make a winning start to their RWC 2015 qualification campaign, losing 13-9 to Russia in the European Nations Cup 2014 Division 1A encounter in Sochi on 2 February.
    • The Webb Ellis Cup made an appearance in Sao Paolo, Brazil, for the RWC 2015 Americas Round 1 qualifying play-off between Brazil and Paraguay on 27 October 2012. Photo: Frankie Deges
    • Brazil proved too strong for Paraguay in the sweltering heat of Sao Paulo, winning 35-22 to confirm their place in the South American Championship with Argentina, Chile and Uruguay in 2013. Photo: Frankie Deges.
    • A desperate lunge by a Paraguayan player can't stop Erick Cogliandro from scoring the first try for Brazil in their RWC 2015 qualifying match in Sao Paulo on 27 October 2012. Photo: Frankie Deges.
    • Action from the Israel v Serbia ENC/RWC 2015 qualifying match, which took place at the Wingate Institute in Netanya, Israel, on 13 October 2012. Photo: FIRA-AER
    • Hungary's new Secretary of State for Sport István Simicskó (left) met IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset in Budapest last week to reaffirm his support for Rugby in the country and confirm that the sport had been singled out as a priority for support and investment.
    • Hungary cut off a Bulgaria attack during the Rugby World Cup 2015 European qualifier in Kecskemét on 6 October 2012. Photo: Sebastien Pons
    • Hungary cut off a Bulgaria attack during the Rugby World Cup 2015 European qualifier in Kecskemét on 6 October 2012. Photo: Sebastien Pons
    • The Webb Ellis Cup made a stop in Monaco on its way to the first Euro RWC 2015 qualifier in Budapest, with former Rugby World Cup winners Lawrence Dallaglio and Dan Luger helping out in a game of touch. Photo: Sébastien Pons / ER 2015
    • Hungary will host the first match of the European qualifying process for Rugby World Cup 2015. Photo: HRFU.
    • England Rugby 2015 Ambassador Lawrence Dallaglio gets his hands on the Webb Ellis Cup during a stopover in Monaco on the road trip from Rugby School to Hungary, where the first European qualiying match will take place for RWC 2015. Photo: Sébastien Pons / England Rugby 2015.
    • Former England and current Toulon player Jonny Wilkinson visits the grave of William Webb Ellis in Menton, southern France, as part of the #RWC 2015 Euro Road Photo:  Sébastien Pons / England Rugby 2015
    • England Rugby 2015 Ambassador Jonny Wilkinson with local children at the grave of William Webb Ellis in Menton. Photo: Sébastien Pons / England Rugby 2015
    • The Webb Ellis Cup in picturesque setting during the road trip from Rugby School to Hungary, where the first European qualifier for RWC 2015 will take place this weekend. Photo: Sébastien Pons / England Rugby 2015
    • Prop Dan Toth's (left) elevation from Moseley Colts player to Hungarian international was swift, two days after arriving for a trial he was making his Test debut against Austria. Photo: HRFU.
    • Paraguay close in on the Bermuda try-line in the latest RWC 2015 qualifying match in the Americas region. Paraguay won 29-14 on home soil to earn a meeting with Brazil on 27 October 2012.
    • Paraguay proved too strong for the other teams in the South American B Championship, surpassing half a century of points against Colombia, Peru and Venezuela. Photo: José Chirinos.
    • Colombia finished as runners-up to Paraguay in the South American B Championship after beating Peru 49-9 on Saturday. The win, in tandem with their earlier scalp of Venezuela, sees Colombia jump 17 places in the latest IRB World Rankings. Photo: José Chirinos.
    • Paraguay remain unbeaten after two rounds of the South American B Championship in Valencia, but it was Colombia who caused the upset on day two with victory over hosts Venezuela. Photo: Carim Araujo
    • South American B Championship favourites Paraguay proved too strong for Colombia, running out 54-17 winners in the first qualifying match involving South American teams on the road to Rugby World Cup 2015. Photo: Carim Araujo.
    • Botswana's players celebrate their Africa Cup Division 1C title which keeps them involved in the qualification process for RWC 2015.
    • Botswana beat Zambia 23-15 in their opening Africa Cup Division 1C match on 22 July, a tournament which is part of the first round of African qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2015. Photo: Press Photo.
    • Pichit Yingcharoen tries to break through the Indian defence during Thailand's 42-29 victory in their HSBC Asian 5 Nations play-off to determine who earns promotion to Division I in 2013 and also keeps their RWC 2015 qualification dream alive. Photo: Kenji Demura (RJP).
    • Thailand's players celebrate after beating India 42-29 in the HSBC Asian 5 Nations play-off to earn promotion to Division I in 2013 and also keep alive their dream of qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2015. Photo: Kenji Demura (RJP).
    • Action from the Namibia v Senegal match in front of 35,000 fans packed in to the Mahamasina Stadium in Antananarivo, Madagascar, for the first day of RWC 2015 Africa qualifying, on 4 July 2012.
    • 35,000 fans packed in to the Mahamasina Stadium in Antananarivo, Madagascar, for the first day of RWC 2015 Africa qualifying, on 4 July 2012.
    • Action from the Malaysia v Thailand match in Asian 5 Nations Division 2 2012. Thailand defeated Malaysia 22-19 to secure promotion to Asian 5 Nations Division 1 in 2013 and to progress to the next round of RWC 2015 Asian qualifying
    • Action from the Iran v China match in Asian 5 Nations Division 2 2012. Iran defeated China 52-3 to send China down to A5N Division 3 in 2013
    • Malaysia lock turned wing Dinesvaran Krisnan scored a hat trick versus China in the Division 2 semi final of the Asian 5 Nations 2012.
    • Delegates representing Oceania Cup participating Unions (from left to right): the Hon. Togiola T.A. Tulafono (American Samoa), Virasen Bakokoto (Vanuatu), Olivier Pecquex (New Caledonia), Richard Sapias (PNG), Chris McKinley (Cook Is), Bishop Tuhenua (front - Solomon Is), Charles Tauziet (back – Tahiti), Dalton Tagelagi (Niue).
    • Robbie Cribb looks to start another attack for the Cayman Islands in their 46-13 win over Mexico on 21 April to progress to the next stage of the NACRA Caribbean Championship 2012, which forms part of the Americas qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2015. Photo: Caroline Deegan.
    • The Philippines fielded three sets of brothers in their HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division I success, including Matt Saunders. The brothers scored 79 of the Philippines 99 points as they earned promotion to the Top 5 in 2013 and kept alive their RWC 2015 qualification dreams.
    • Justin Coveney celebrates his match-winning try which gave the Philippines a 28-18 win over Sri Lanka to earn promotion to the elite tier of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations.
    • Luke Matthews scored the Philippine's first two tries against Chinese Taipei in their HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division 1 encounter in Manila on 18 April. Matthews' brace repeated his brother Joe's double against Singapore on the first day of Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifiers in Asia three days earlier.
    • Sri Lankan full back Rizah Mubarak gets by Singapore's Nicholas Groen in their HSBC Asian 5 Nations Division 1 encounter in Manila, a tournament doubling as a Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifier. 
    • Jamaica players salute the crowd after losing their opening RWC 2015 qualifying match to Mexico.
    • England Rugby 2015 Ambassador Lawrence Dallaglio was impressed by what he saw while in Mexico for the first qualification match on the road to Rugby World Cup 2015.
    • Less than six months after refereeing the Rugby World Cup 2011 Final, South Africa's Craig Joubert continues a tradition by taking charge of the first match of the RWC 2015 qualification process between Mexico and Jamaica in Mexico City on 24 March 2012.  
    • Mexico player-coach Simon Pierre tries to shrug off the tackle of Jamaica's Kahmone Goldbourne as the road to Rugby World Cup 2015 began in Mexico City on 24 March 2012.
    • Mexico captain Juan Pablo Andrade evades the Jamaican defence before the biggest crowd in Mexican rugby history at the first qualification match for Rugby World Cup 2015 on 24 March 2012.
    • Mexico ran in nine tries to overwhelm Jamaica 68-14 in the opening RWC 2015 qualification match in Mexico City on 24 March 2012.
    • Mexico captain Juan Pablo Andrade and his Jamaican counterpart Carlyle Burger with IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset and the Webb Ellis Cup on the eve of the first qualification match for Rugby World Cup 2015.
    • RWC 2011 Final referee Craig Joubert instructs Mexican referees during a clinic on the eve of the first qualification match on the road to RWC 2015 in England.
    • Mexico players are united in their common goal, to win the first Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifying match and help continue the sport's growth in the country. Photo: JRL / FMRU.
    • The road to Rugby World Cup 2015 will begin in Mexico City on 24 March 2012.
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