Scrums, mauls seen as high-risk
World Rugby is reportedly considering dramatic law changes in a bid to kick-start rugby after the Covid-19 pandemic.
RA gets multi-million World Rugby bailout
World Rugby has agreed to allocate a A$14.2m relief package to Rugby Australia as part of its Covid-19 rugby relief strategy.
World Rugby postpones all mid-year Tests
The programme of international matches scheduled within the July 2020 Test window has been postponed due to ongoing government and health agency Covid-19 directives.
Pichot steps down from World Rugby
Agustin Pichot has resigned from World Rugby following his narrow loss to Bill Beaumont in the race to be chairman of the governing body.
World Rugby adjusts try law
World Rugby has announced that it will no longer be possible to score a try by grounding the ball against the post protector.
All Blacks to ditch end-of-year tour?
A report suggests New Zealand Rugby is set to abandon the All Blacks’ three-Test tour of Europe in November.
Top 14, Premiership demand input in shaping of Test calendar
The governing bodies of professional rugby in France and England have asked World Rugby to be involved in drawing up the calendar of post-coronavirus international matches.
NZ Rugby exploring bold new move
New Zealand Rugby has reportedly opened talks with a multi-billion-dollar American investment firm about a potential game-changing partnership.
Beaumont to hand Japan tier-1 status
World Rugby is set to certify Japan as a tier-one rugby nation following the Brave Blossoms successful run at the 2019 World Cup.
Silver lining for return-to-play protocols
World Rugby has confirmed in its return-to-play guidelines that matches do not have to be played behind closed doors until a vaccine to the Covid-19 pandemic is freely available.
