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Our thoughts are with the people of Japan affected by today’s floods & landslides. Stay strong.
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This man is such an inspiration to us all, and a deserving recipient of the 2018 Award for Character. He was a giant on the field for Scotland and very much a giant off it as he tackles motor neurone disease through his My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
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I am truly honoured & humbled to be awarded a knighthood for services to rugby in Her Majesty The Queen’s New Year honours. Rugby & family are my life & I always strive to do the best for the legion of players, volunteers & fans who are the heartbeat of our great sport
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Honoured and humbled to have been knighted by Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace today. A very special day, shared with my family, that I will remember for the rest of my life. Proud to be serving rugby. Thank you for all the fantastic messages.
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I am convening a meeting of Chairmen and CEOs from tier one unions, Fiji and Japan, and player representatives in Dublin later this month to consider the way forward for an annual international competition. Full statement attached.
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Desperately saddened to hear of Chester Williams’s passing. A symbol of the rainbow nation, Chester’s name will forever epitomize a remarkable and transformational Rugby World Cup 1995. We’ve lost a great, engaging man far too soon & our thoughts are with his family
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A truly special start to #RWC2019. The Japanese fans were incredible & what a spectacular opening ceremony. Prime Minister Abe enjoyed himself too!
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Brave Blossoms, you’ve inspired a nation. You should be very proud of your achievements. You are the unbreakable spirit of this special @rugbyworldcup Arigato
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149 years ago today, the first rugby international was played. Scotland v England. The sport has been through multiple global challenges since then and we will pull together & emerge stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic
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I am honoured to have been re-elected as Chairman of World Rugby. I would like to thank my union and region colleagues, members of the global rugby family and, of course my family, for all their support
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I am honoured to have been re-elected as Chairman of World Rugby. I would like to thank my union and region colleagues, members of the global rugby family and, of course my family, for all their support. Bernard and I will be working for everyone in this great game.
@WorldRugby
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ラグビーワールドカップ2019の2試合が開催された熊本県は現在、大雨により甚大な被害が発生している状況です。熊本、そして鹿児島の皆様が、無事であることを心から願っております。Stay strong Kumamoto.
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My thoughts are with the rugby family & all those affected by the 7 magnitude earthquake in Japan today. Stay safe. Stay strong
先程福島県、宮城県には地震が発生したらしいです。
揺れがあった地域の皆さんが無事であることをお祈りいたします。
今後もお身体に気をつけてください。
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東日本大震災から１０年が経った今日には、日本の皆様のことを思っています。RWC2019の開催都市であった釜石市がラグビーを通じて復興できてとても光栄です。釜石という特別な場所が世界中のラグビーファンの心に刻まれています。ありがとう、釜石。
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Desperately saddened to hear of Benjamin Ayimba’s passing. He characterised the rise of @KenyaSevens on the world stage & will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family & the Kenya rugby family.
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We have taken the decision to suspend Russia & Belarus from international & cross-border competition with immediate effect until further notice. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦 twitter.com/worldrugbymedi…
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Incredibly tragic news about former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. He was a huge supporter of an historic Rugby World Cup in Japan. My heart goes out to his family, friends and the Japanese people at this sad time.
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安倍晋三元首相のご逝去の報に接し、とても悲しく思います。ラグビーワールドカップ2019をあたたかく歓迎してくださった安倍元首相の予期せぬ旅立ちに、深い悲しみを覚えます。ご遺族の方々と日本の皆様へお悔やみ申し上げます。
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Rugby’s values are central to our sport & it was great to see them in action during the @WorldRugby7s final in Cape Town on Sunday. Different teams. One family.
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Eddie Butler was a true commentary great - the recognisable voice of the sport to millions & unrivalled in his storytelling behind the mic. Captain of Wales and a superb player, he was also a true gentleman. I am deeply shocked. My thoughts are with his family and BBC colleagues.
@WorldRugby Chairman, former @lionsofficial,@englandrugby & @fylderugby captain & proud rugby parent