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The applications from [[Famous Four Media]] and [[Donuts]] were both issued a [[GAC]] Early Warning by the United Kingdom. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-early-warning GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org] Retrieved 27 Nov 2012</ref>

The applications from [[Famous Four Media]] and [[Donuts]] were both issued a [[GAC]] Early Warning by the United Kingdom. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-early-warning GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org] Retrieved 27 Nov 2012</ref>

The warnings state that the application submitted in conjunction with the [[International Rugby Board]], which is the largest, officially recognized governing body for the sport, should by given priority about the other two applications. It notes that while the application was not submitted as a [[Community TLD|Community Priority Application]], it is a Community TLD, if not technically so under ICANN's rules. It recommends that the other two applicants withdraw their applications.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Rugby-UK-2805.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353453351000 Rugby UK, GACweb.ICANN.org]</ref><ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Rugby-UK-66762.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353453363000 Rugby UK, GACweb.ICANN.org]</ref>

The warnings state that the application submitted in conjunction with the International Rugby Board, which is the largest, officially recognized governing body for the sport, should by given priority about the other two applications. It notes that while the application was not submitted as a [[Community TLD|Community Priority Application]], it is a Community TLD, if not technically so under ICANN's rules. It recommends that the other two applicants withdraw their applications.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Rugby-UK-2805.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353453351000 Rugby UK, GACweb.ICANN.org]</ref><ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Rugby-UK-66762.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353453363000 Rugby UK, GACweb.ICANN.org]</ref>

In correspondence detailed below, between [[ROAR Domains]] and [[Donuts]], the former boasted that it had recieved 4 GAC Early Warnings, including this correspondence by the U.K.<ref name="Donuts Letter">[http://www.donuts.co/images/stories/donuts_reply_to_uk_early_warning.pdf Donuts Reply to UK Early Warning]Published and Retrieved 10 Jan 2013</ref>

In correspondence detailed below, between [[ROAR Domains]] and [[Donuts]], the former boasted that it had recieved 4 GAC Early Warnings, including this correspondence by the U.K.<ref name="Donuts Letter">[http://www.donuts.co/images/stories/donuts_reply_to_uk_early_warning.pdf Donuts Reply to UK Early Warning]Published and Retrieved 10 Jan 2013</ref>

===IRB to Donuts===

===IRB to Donuts===

The International Rugby Board wrote to Donuts, saying,  "As the global representative of the sport and the only applicant vested with the trust and representation of the rugby community, we are unquestionably the rightful steward of .RUGBY.… Without the support of the global rugby community your commercialization efforts for .RUGBY will be thwarted. We are also preparing an objection to file against your application in accordance with ICANN rules to which you will be required to dedicate resources to formulate a response."<ref name="Donuts Letter"></ref>

The International Rugby Board wrote to Donuts, saying,  "As the global representative of the sport and the only applicant vested with the trust and representation of the rugby community, we are unquestionably the rightful steward of .RUGBY.… Without the support of the global rugby community your commercialization efforts for .RUGBY will be thwarted. We are also preparing an objection to file against your application in accordance with ICANN rules to which you will be required to dedicate resources to formulate a response."<ref name="Donuts Letter"></ref>