RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015

Following a successful bid and presentation at the Twickenham ground, we were selected as the language partner of choice for the Rugby World Cup 2015.

Our translation and interpreting skills were in demand and included:

  • Translation and proofreading of speeches for the opening ceremony.
  • Attending and interpreting at disciplinary hearings with non‑English speaking players.
  • Constant monitoring of games to predict when interpreters would be required.

If you'd like to know how we can support you with your projects, please fill out our quote form below and a member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible. 

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015

Following a successful bid and presentation at the Twickenham ground, we were selected as the language partner of choice for the Rugby World Cup 2015.

Our translation and interpreting skills were in demand and included:

  • Translation and proofreading of speeches for the opening ceremony.
  • Attending and interpreting at disciplinary hearings with non‑English speaking players.
  • Constant monitoring of games to predict when interpreters would be required.
Rubix cube

Challenge

  • Confidentiality was key due to the high‑profile nature of the assignment.
  • Interpreters needed extensive knowledge of rugby (rules, regulations, terminology, etc.) and experience of legal and other similar sport hearings.
  • Notification of a hearing would often be given at short notice due to the World Rugby disciplinary framework, meaning our interpreters had to be on hand for a high‑profile hearing with less than a day's notice and work with relatively little information relating to the hearing until they received the briefing document upon arrival at the venue.

Solution

  • Language Insight required all linguists to sign legally‑binding non‑disclosure agreements. We also re‑affirmed how crucial confidentiality is before each requirement went ahead, only using linguists with an extensive track record in similar high‑profile hearings.
  • Understanding of rugby terminology was crucial for this contract, therefore all interpreters working on this assignment had to demonstrate their knowledge and experience in this area prior to the event taking place.
  • Language Insight pre‑screened a number of interpreters per language prior to the event and monitored each match in order to foresee where a hearing might be called and provisionally book linguists ahead of time.
Rubix cube
Rubix cube

Results

  • The client could trust our professionalism and integrity, leading to peace of mind throughout the event and onwards.
  • Our professional linguists truly understood the requirements and terminology and were able to fully prepare after only a few hours with the relevant materials, ensuring each hearing ran smoothly.
  • Language Insight were ahead of the curve, giving us the ability to source from our pre‑approved teams of specialist, rugby‑fanatic linguists at extremely short notice.

View some of our other case studies

Translation case study

RAND Corporation

Through our collaboration with RAND Corporation, our complex and specialised translations are used on the EU website.

Read More
Police case study

Police Service

We are the UK's leading provider of transcription, transcription and other language services for many UK and overseas police forces.

Read More
Case study

Morar HPI Consulting

For Morar HPI Consulting, we translate a range of B2C and B2B ad hoc and tracker surveys into multiple languages.

Read More
get-a-quote-1000x466

Get a quote

If you’re interested in any of our language services and would like a free quote, please fill out our ‘get a quote’ form and a member of our Business Development team will contact you.

Get a quote

HEAD OFFICE

Unit 1, The Crossroads
Freckleton Street
Kirkham
Lancashire PR4 2SH
United Kingdom
+44 1772 252333

LONDON

115 Vox Studios
1-45 Durham Street
London
SE11 5JH
United Kingdom
+44 1772 252333

NEW YORK

450 Lexington Avenue
New York
NY 10017
United States
+1 646 980-3701

queens_award

SERVICE PAGES

Transcription

Translation & Localisation

Interpreting

Survey Translation

Content Analysis

Overlay & Link Checking

Audio eDiscovery

Coding

Transcreation

  • CALL
    +44 (0)1772 252 333

  • EMAIL
    info@languageinsight.com

© Language Insight 2026. All rights reservedPrivacy PolicyRegistered in England 6920869

© Language Insight 2026. All rights reserved
Privacy Policy
Registered in England 6920869