Rugby Aid is a
rugby union
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organisation that is supported by
World Rugby
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, 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
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to support its work aiding victims of the
2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. While in 2011, saw a repeat of the fixture in aid of
Help for Heroes, 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 was unveiled as an official sponsor of the event.
Results
2005
Notes:
* Northern Hemisphere player
Chris Horsman 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
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