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'''.rugby''' is new  generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) proposal for the rugby sports community to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]].

'''.rugby''' is new  generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) proposal for the rugby sports community to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]].

==Applicant==

==Current Applicants==

The [[International Rugby Board]] (IRB) in partnership with [[Roar Domains LLC.]] and [[Top Level Domains Holding Ltd.]] is applying for the TLD. [[Minds + Machines]] has been selected by the organization to provide the back-end registry services. IRB's objectives in applying for the TLD  are to serve the interest of the global rugby stakeholders, to promote the sport and its values and to protect its trademarks. If approved, the .rugby gTLD will be open for registration to amateur and professional rugby players, coaches, tournament owners, organizers and other entities affiliated with Rugby. <ref>[http://www.irb.com/newsmedia/mediazone/pressrelease/newsid=2061834.html IRB applies for .Rugby top level domain name]</ref> <ref>[http://domainincite.com/rugby-board-tries-for-rugby-with-tldh/ Rugby board tries for .rugby with TLDH]</ref>  

# [[Top Level Domains Holding Ltd.]] & The [[International Rugby Board]] (IRB), in partnership with [[Roar Domains LLC.]] are applying for the TLD. [[Minds + Machines]] has been selected by the organization to provide the back-end registry services. IRB's objectives in applying for the TLD  are to serve the interest of the global rugby stakeholders, to promote the sport and its values and to protect its trademarks.<ref>[http://www.irb.com/newsmedia/mediazone/pressrelease/newsid=2061834.html IRB applies for .Rugby top level domain name]</ref> <ref>[http://domainincite.com/rugby-board-tries-for-rugby-with-tldh/ Rugby board tries for .rugby with TLDH]</ref>  

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