Rugby Aid is a
rugby union
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organisation that is supported by
World Rugby
World Rugby is the governing body for the sport of rugby union. World Rugby organises the Rugby World Cup every four years, the sport's most recognised and most profitable competition. It also organises a number of other international competit ...
, formally known as the International Rugby Board (IRB), to aid in global charities of different causes. In 2005, the first match took place to raise money for the
United Nations
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World Food Programme
The World Food Programme (WFP) is an international organization within the United Nations that provides food assistance worldwide. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and the leading provider of school meals. Founded in 1961 ...
to support its work aiding victims of the
2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
On 26 December 2004, at 07:58:53 local time (UTC+07:00, UTC+7), a major earthquake with a magnitude of 9.2–9.3 struck with an epicenter, epicentre off the west coast of Aceh in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The Submarine earthquake, undersea ...
. While in 2011, saw a repeat of the fixture in aid of
Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes is a British charity which supports members of the British Armed Forces community with their physical and mental health, as well as their financial, social and welfare needs. The charity was founded in 2007 by Bryn and Emma Parry ...
, and in 2015, an England vs
Rest of the World XV match took place in aid of the same charity. In 2015, confectionery brand
Mentos
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was unveiled as an official sponsor of the event.
Results
2005
Notes:
* Northern Hemisphere player
Chris Horsman
Christopher Leslie Horsman (born 2 February 1978) is a former professional rugby union player who played as a prop. Although he was born in England and played for England at youth level, he elected to play senior international rugby for Wales af ...
was not internationally capped.
* Southern Hemisphere players
Matt Mustchin and
Shane Drahm were not internationally capped.
2011
See also
*
Football for Hope
*
World Cricket Tsunami Appeal
The World Cricket Tsunami Appeal was an effort by the International Cricket Council to raise funds to support the humanitarian relief efforts following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, Indian Ocean tsunami of 26 December 2004. It was scheduled ...
References
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External links
Rugbyaid.irb.comat rugbyaid.irb.com
SA Stars for IRB Rugby Tsunami Aid MatchZurich Premiership Club Release 15 For IRB Rugby Aid Match
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
Rugby Aid Match
World Rugby