ADVISORY-Rugby World Cup

Sept. 6 - Reuters has issued the following statement concerning coverage of the Rugby World Cup.

"Reuters is suspending all coverage of pre-tournament events and training sessions of the Rugby World Cup 2007, across text, pictures and TV.

"Reuters regrets this course of action. However, protecting the interests and coverage rights of our global client base is of key importance to Reuters. Amid growing confusion and uncertainty over reporting terms, and the IRB's unwillingness to engage with us to resolve the dispute over accreditation terms, Reuters is unable to continue coverage as planned.

"Reuters would like to resume coverage of the Rugby World Cup, to provide the world's media with premium, timely text, photographs and TV. However, freedom of the press and our editorial integrity are at the core of our business, and these must be respected." ((Asia sports desk; tel: +65 6870 3817))