Rugby: World Cup draw postponed

The official World Cup draw, due to take place in Sydney next Tuesday, has been postponed.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2002 - 07:50

The official World Cup draw, due to take place in Sydney next Tuesday, has been postponed.

International Rugby Board officials confirmed the draw had been put back because of the ongoing row between the Australian and New Zealand Unions over the division and schedule of matches.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

McMillan counting on Casey-Crowley combo to supply energy and calm for Munster

Asenathi Ntlabakanye is tackled by jimmy O’Brien 9/5/2026

South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye to miss World Cup due to 18-month ban

'We'll need him': Clayton McMillan knows Jack Crowley's importance to Munster

Courts Rugby Heathrow Place: Sydney Place: Wales Place: South Africa Place: Australia Place: France Place: Ireland Place: Scotland Event: World Cup Organisation: International Rugby Board Organisation: Australian Organisation: New Zealand Unions Organisation: IRB Organisation: New Zealand Organisation: NZRFU Organisation: Australia Organisation: Kiwis

<p>BLOW: Ulster captain Iain Henderson pensive after being shown a red card against the Stormers at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

Iain Henderson hit with three-game ban, misses Ulster's Challenge Cup final in Bilbao

READ NOW

Rugby: World Cup draw postponed

Iain Henderson hit with three-game ban, misses Ulster's Challenge Cup final in Bilbao

Sport

Latest

Sport

Donal Lenihan

Rugby: World Cup draw postponed

Unlimited access starts here.

Iain Henderson hit with three-game ban, misses Ulster's Challenge Cup final in Bilbao

Sport

Latest

Sport

Donal Lenihan

Most Read