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CONTENTS03 Chairman’s welcome06 Engaging the rugby family08 Highlights of 201510 2015 news in brief16 World Rugby Awards18 World Rugby Hall of Fame20 Digital and World Rugby TV22 Rugby World Cup 201524 RWC 2015 by numbers26 Biggest and the best29 Competitive and compelling32 Reaching and inspiring new audiences36 Fans and players at heart38 Unforgettable moments 42 RWC 2015 by numbers44 Force for change46 RWC 201948 World in union50 Road to Rio 201652 New HSBC Sevens cycle54 Sevens World Series review56 World Rugby tournaments review 60 Women’s rugby review 62 Game analysis64 Inspiring participation66 Mapping the global popularity of rugby 68 Get Into Rugby70 Around the regions in 201576 Impact Beyond78 Training and education80 Research corner82 Rugby builds character84 Player welfare86 Keep Rugby Clean88 Integrity90 Match officials91 High Performance92 Spirit of rugby94 Financial report96 Financing the global game in 2015 98 Game investment programmes in 2015 100 Targeted investments 2012-15102 Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended 31 December, 2014106 Meet the team