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==Current Applicants==
==Current Applicants==
# [[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> <ref>[http://www.internetnews.me/2012/06/13/so-which-new-tld-applicants-claim-to-be-irish/ So Which New TLD Applicants Claim To Be Irish?]</ref>
# [[Top Level Domains Holding Ltd.]] & The [[International Rugby Board]] (IRB), in partnership with [[ROAR Domains]] 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> <ref>[http://www.internetnews.me/2012/06/13/so-which-new-tld-applicants-claim-to-be-irish/ So Which New TLD Applicants Claim To Be Irish?]</ref>
# [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Rugby Limited), one of 61 applications filed by the company.
# [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Rugby Limited), one of 61 applications filed by the company.
# [[Donuts]] (Atomic Cross, LLC), one of 307 applications filed by the company.
# [[Donuts]] (Atomic Cross, LLC), one of 307 applications filed by the company.
==GAC Early Warning==
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>
===Donuts Responds===
==ROAR Domains v. Competition==
It has been reported by [[Domain Incite]] that [[ROAR Domains]], which is in partnership with [[Top Level Domains Holding Ltd.]] and has the backing of the [[International Rugby Board]], has been actively seeking ways to see its competition disqualified from the string. This is in regards to both its .rugby and its [[.basketball]] bid, for which it has the backing of the [[FIBA|International Basketball Federation]], both are contested by portfolio-applicant [[Donuts]]. Thus, they are apparently pushing for [[Donuts]] to be outright disqualified from the [[New gTLD Program]], along with a select number of other vocal critics. These criticisms are based on allegations about poor domaining practice, such as claims that Donuts co-founder [[Paul Stahura]] was involved with an excessive amount of [[UDRP]] cases with his former company, [[eNom]]. ROAR Domains wrote to Donuts, saying, "while we have no desire to join the chorus of voices speaking out against Donuts, it is incumbent on us to pursue the automatic disqualification of Applicant Guidebook Section 1.2.1, and every opposition and objection process available to us." Section 1.2.1 focuses on applicant background check. Additionally, 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."
ROAR seemingly also boasted about obtaining 4 GAC warnings on behalf of its applications and noted that the complaints should see their way through to official GAC Advice.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/11545-fight-over-new-sports-gtlds-gets-real-ugly Fight Over New Sports gTLDs Gets Real Ugly, DomainIncite.com]Published and Retrieved 10 Jan 2013</ref>
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