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The BBC is the world leader in global breaking news, providing trusted, accurate, impartial and independent news on TV, radio, online and social media to hundreds of millions of people worldwide each week. We have an unrivalled global network of world-class journalists based in more places than any other broadcaster and covering stories from the widest variety of locations.

Rugby Australia was formed in 1949 to give the game a national governing body which represents all levels of Rugby in Australia and across all eight member union states and territories. The inaugural meeting of the Australian Rugby Football Union was held on November 25, 1949 with 11 delegates from New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. It is a member of World Rugby and was established as a company in 1985.

The Irish Rugby Football Union is the governing body for rugby union on the island of Ireland. The IRFU is responsible for all aspects of the game from schools and clubs to the professional and international teams. Our role is to promote the game of rugby and the values of the sport at every level of the game.