World Rugby confirms mid-year Test schedule
A strong revised programme of men’s Test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed on an amended schedule within the existing window.
Captain’s challenge guarantees fewer tries
The introduction of the captain’s challenge in the Rainbow Cup SA has consigned rugby to more legal drama and fewer exciting finishes, writes ZELIM NEL.
Joseph: Rugby Champs Japan’s ultimate dream
Japan coach Jamie Joseph says inclusion in the Rugby Championship is the ‘the ultimate’ goal for the Brave Blossoms.
Rugby lost R20bn in revenue due to Covid-19
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin estimates the sport has suffered a R20-billion hit in lost revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rainbow Cup to trial new law variations
World Rugby has approved the introduction of three new innovative law variations for use in the upcoming PRO Rugby Rainbow Cup featuring teams from South Africa, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy.
Fans left seething amid ‘shambolic’ RWC ticket-sale process
Supporters from around the globe are furious after they were unable to purchase 2023 Rugby World Cup tickets in ‘an egregious system’ on the official ticketing website on Wednesday.
France leapfrog England in rankings
England have been demoted to fourth place, while France rose to third in the World Rugby rankings following this past weekend’s Six Nations results.
Deadline set for call on Lions tour
World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte says a decision on whether the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will go ahead will be made at the end of March.
World Rugby, RFU, WRU implicated in head-injury saga
World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and Welsh Rugby Union confirmed they’ve received a letter of claim from solicitors representing certain players and will now take time to consider its contents.
2023 RWC draw: All you need to know
Find out everything you need to know about the 2023 Rugby World Cup draw taking place in Paris on Monday afternoon.
