article_snippet: All aspects of tournament preparations are on or ahead of schedule, with over 1.9 million tickets sold to date.'
article_snippet: I am immensely proud of a highly experienced event delivery executive team in place and all that we have achieved in the time that I have been chief executive. '
article_snippet: Everything is in place to ensure that this is the best Rugby World Cup ever, and I am confident a highly experienced event delivery executive team in place will deliver an exceptional tournament. '
article_snippet: The organisation is strong, there is a great team in place and I am really looking forward to watching the Rugby World Cup as a fan later this year.'
article_snippet: England Rugby 2015 chairman Andy Cosslett said: 'On behalf of the ER2015 Board I would like to extend our enormous appreciation for all that Debbie has brought to the role. '
article_snippet: Debbie legacy will be seen during and after an exceptional tournament is delivered, with a sporting event that I fully believe will be both memorable and inspiring, creating a step change in interest and participation for the game in this country.'
article_snippet: England Rugby chairman Bernard Lapasset added: 'On behalf of England Rugby I would like to thank Debbie for Debbie vision, dedication and leadership in implementing everything England Rugby need for an exceptional Rugby World Cup and wish Debbie all the best for the future.
article_snippet: England Rugby are confident that Rugby World Cup 2015 will be the biggest and best to date.'
highlights_snippet: England face Fiji in the tournament curtain-raiser on September 18 .