Scotland coach Townsend backs call for fewer international windows
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has welcomed moves to reduce the number of international windows in rugby union's calendar. Europe's Six Nations traditionally takes place in February and March, with the southern hemisphere then staging tests from July and the northern hemisphere in November. Some critics argued ...
World Rugby aims to reduce contact by cutting scrums, adding orange cards
The guidelines, intended to prevent coronavirus infections, may be implemented at the discretion of individual unions.
New Zealand's teams will stick to old rules for Super Rugby tournament
New Zealand’s domestic Super Rugby tournament will be played under traditional rules when it begins next month, not amended laws being considered by World Rugby in response to the coronavirus pandemic. World Rugby’s medical advisory group has recommended consideration of rule changes which would ban ...
World Rugby has postponed July test matches involving southern and northern hemisphere nations because of ongoing restrictions on international travel during the coronavirus pandemic. The sport’s international governing body issued statement Friday saying the mid-year test window will be rescheduled when cross-border travel and quarantine ...
Tries in rugby union can no longer be scored by grounding the ball against the post protector, World Rugby announced on Tuesday. The law change, which comes in with immediate effect, was approved by the global governing body's council on Tuesday. World Rugby, explaining the amendment ...
Bill Beaumont reelected as World Rugby chairman in close vote
The former England lock withstood a late challenge from vice chairman Agustin Pichot, who gained the backing of many smaller rugby nations.
World Rugby chief says current crisis may lead to calendar consensus
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont believes the unity shown in the global game during the coronavirus pandemic will finally lead to a new international competition along the lines of last year's Nations Championship proposal. Beaumont, who faces a challenge for his job from Argentine vice-chairman ...
Agustin Pichot looking to change sport's mindset through run for World Rugby chairman
The former Argentina captain believes that strong emerging nations such as Japan deserve to participate in high-level international competitions.
World Rugby vice chairman Agustin Pichot looks to unseat Bill Beaumont for top job
Agustin Pichot will run against incumbent Bill Beaumont for the top job in World Rugby this month, the outspoken former Argentina international announced in a surprise move on Sunday. Pichot, who won 71 caps for the Pumas and has served as a World Rugby vice ...
Brave Blossoms head coach Jamie Joseph in middle of conflict between JRFU, World Rugby
An escalating spat between World Rugby and the Japan Rugby Football Union was behind Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph's recent comments about the timing of a new domestic league, a source close to the matter has told Kyodo News. In his first press conference since ...
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle apologizes to World Rugby: report
Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle penned an apology to World Rugby over the behavior of some members of the Wallabies entourage, led by coach Michael Cheika, at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, a report said Wednesday. The Sydney Morning Herald said she fired off the ...
Scottish Rugby Union pays fine, expresses regret over typhoon comments
The Scottish Rugby Union has paid a £70,000 ($90,000) fine and "expressed its regret" for comments made in relation to the threatened cancellation of their World Cup pool match with host Japan due to Typhoon Hagibis, World Rugby said on Thursday. Scotland was desperate for ...
