The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France will have increased rest periods for all teams as part of a new player welfare package announced on Monday by the Rugby World Cup Board, the World Rugby executive committee and tournament organizers. As part of the package, ...
World Rugby to decide on summer test window by the end of March
World Rugby Vice Chairman Bernard Laporte said on Thursday a decision on July's test window, including the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa, will be made by the end of next month. France is scheduled to head to Australia and Italy to New ...
The World Rugby Council on Tuesday approved recommendations by its World Cup Board for a more transparent process of selecting hosts for future men's and women's editions of the tournament, including an open electronic vote with results published. The sport's global body said that after ...
Rugby finances devastated by coronavirus, says World Rugby CEO
Brett Gosper described the global governing body of rugby union as a "central bank," providing funds to unions more severely affected by the loss of ticketing revenue.
World Rugby bars transgender women, baffling players
The decision earlier this month came as a shock to transgender players, especially in light of the organization's push for inclusion in the sport.
English Premiership unhappy with 'unilateral' calendar changes
English Premiership chiefs have criticised World Rugby's "unilateral decision" to stage test matches in December. The global governing body announced Wednesday a revised international calendar in response to the coronavirus pandemic that is set to see the Southern Hemisphere's delayed Rugby Championship taking place from ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
