IRB formally ratifies Woking accord

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PARIS (AFP) — The International Rugby Board (IRB) on Friday said it had formally ratified the Woking accord fixing the number of testIRB formally ratifies Woking accord matches and calendar dates for professionals as well as player welfare standards.

The framework for the accord was laid down by Rugby's stakeholders at its Integrated Season Forum in Woking, southern England last November, to set a foundation for continued growth of the sport.

"The Woking Forum was an historic step forward for the Game as the comprehensive three day Forum agenda led to detailed debate on the key issues impacting on the development of the Game," said IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset.

"With so many stakeholders present we were able to deliver some specific outcomes and I am...