On 5 December 1887, committee members of the Irish Rugby Union, Scottish Rugby Union and Welsh Rugby Union met in Manchester and wrote up the first four principles of the International Rugby Football Board. However, England refused to take part in the founding meeting of the IRFB, because they felt that they have more play registered clubs and therefore should have greater representation. Basically they wanted more power whilst that other country was equality. In 1890 England joined the IRFB, gaining six seats while the other unions had two each. The main rules of the game were then formalised.
International Rugby Board was created in 1886.
The IRB (international rugby board) recognises 94 countries in the world in their world rankings.
Its the IRB (International Rugby Board)
The game is now falling into the top ten played around the world. 94 countries are registered with the International Rugby Board and more international development is occuring each new season
The Football Union of China is a growing sport, however, it is still not overly popular. China became affiliated to the International Rugby Board in 1997 and as of September 3rd, 2011, is currently ranked 61st in the world. The national team has yet to qualify for a Rugby World Cup.However, they are not in the level to qualify for the Rugby World Cup.
None - The rules are enforced by the IRB - The International Rugby Board.
National Football League (American Football) - Roger Goodell FIFA (Soccer/ Association Football) - Sepp Blatter Major League Baseball (USA) - Bud Selig National Basketball Association (USA) - David Stern International Cricket Council - David Morgan International Rugby Board (Rugby Union) - Bernard Lapasset
The International Rugby Board (IRB), founded in 1886, governs the sport worldwide and also publishes the game's laws and rankings. There are currently 95 full members and eight associate member countries. According to IRB figures, rugby union is played in over 100 countries spanning six continents by men and women of all ages.
The Rugby League Founder, Daviod Gallop and most likely the referees. - The Rugby Football League in each registered country has a Representative who sits on the Governing Board. They create the regulations and these once passed are cascaded to teams and Referees. The referee is there to enforce the unbiased regulations.
They are currently 2nd on the rankings with a 87.03% rating
International Football Association Board.
No. Rugby ball weight, dimensions and pressures are governed by the IRB (International Rugby Board). The regulation for this are on their site under the heading of Rules and Regulations