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Reuters have had the biggest dummy spit of all time ... they are blacklisting the Rugby World Cup.
The IRB hit back, in between slugs of ginParis - Reuters is suspending all coverage of pre-tournament events and training sessions of the Rugby World Cup 2007, across text, pictures and TV.
In a statement Reuters said they regreted 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."
If the IRB can put together a good package am ready to leap into the breach here with on the spot reports.Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) is extremely disappointed that a misinformation campaign is being waged against Rugby World Cup 2007. RWCL has been in dialogue with representatives of the media since last December on various aspects of the media accreditation terms and conditions and has made every effort to amend them to accommodate concerns that have been expressed.