Long-term RWC plan ‘great for economy of the sport’
In a move designed to benefit host nations, World Rugby is introducing a 10-year plan that will maximise the financial impact and sporting legacy of the Rugby World Cup.
Official: World Rugby delays residency rule change
World Rugby has delayed the implementation of its new five-year residency rule for another 12 months due to the exceptional disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
On the lighter side: Caveman Chabal sings at Sevens
Do you remember this hilarious clip of former French international Sebastien Chabal singing karaoke at the Hong Kong Sevens, while dressed as a caveman?
Watch: Beaumont backs New Zealand’s Super Rugby plans
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont joined Jeff Wilson, Sir John Kirwan and Mils Muliaina on Sky Sports New Zealand’s ‘The Breakdown’, to discuss plans around Test rugby being played later this year before also supporting New Zealand Rugby’s plans to involve the Pacific Islands in a refreshed Super Rugby competition.
Gosper laments cancellation of sevens events
World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper says while the cancellation of the Cape Town and Dubai legs of the World Sevens Series is disappointing, it’s in the best interest of the global rugby community.
‘World Rugby trying to undermine Boks’
Corne Krige believes World Rugby’s planned key law change to reduce the number of permitted substitutes per match is an attempt to undermine South African rugby and the Springboks.
Premiership to accept extended Test window
English Premiership clubs have reluctantly accepted World Rugby’s plan to hold extra Test matches – including the Rugby Championship – during December.
World Rugby rubbishes bribery allegations
World Rugby has emphatically refuted claims alleging bribery and corruption in the federation’s recent election process and other governance matters.
Gosper: We must respect unions and clubs
World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper says it’s time to solve the longstanding problem of a global calendar.
Ex-Boks man delighted with new breakdown laws
Former Springbok assistant coach, Richie Gray, has shared delight at the new breakdown law variations that has been implemented in New Zealand’s Super Rugby Aotearoa competition.
