World Rugby

Ex-internationals take World Rugby to court over head injuries

A case involving over 100 former rugby union players diagnosed with early onset dementia and other irreversible neurological conditions now appears destined for the courts.

Bakkies Botha debates with All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock

Owens: Bring Bakkies to Bafana!

Former Test referee Nigel Owens says he would like to see Bakkies Botha play professional football and Cristiano Ronaldo make the opposite switch to rugby.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 09: Angus Ta'avao of the All Blacks is injured as referee Jaco Peyper talks to captain Sam Cane during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Sharks vs selfies: How World Rugby is driving player safety

Sports scientist Dr Ross Tucker provides insight into when the risk of head injuries is highest and how World Rugby is using red and yellow cards to nudge players towards safety.

Boks the best in southern hemisphere

As the winds of change sweep through the international game, the Springboks are still the highest-placed Test-playing nation this side of the equator.

Wales' Ryan Jones during a training session at the Vale Resort, Hensol, Wales.

Ex-Wales captain Jones opens up on dementia diagnosis

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has said “I feel like my world is falling apart” after revealing he is the latest top former rugby player to have been diagnosed with a serious brain injury.

Boks exposed to new concussion laws in July

A Springbok or Wales player diagnosed with a concussion during the upcoming three-Test series is set to miss their next match under revamped protocols announced by World Rugby.

Blitzboks edge closer to title after Argentina stumble

The Blitzboks will have the chance to climb into a decisive lead in the World Rugby Sevens series after frontrunners Argentina were knocked out on day one of the London leg.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 23: Danny Cipriani of England kicks the ball to the corner to set up a try for Jonny May during the third test match between South Africa and England at Newlands Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Kicking it with Cipriani

Join England and Bath flyhalf Danny Cipriani for a goal-kicking masterclass.

Willemse: France the ‘best team in the world’

France lock Paul Willemse says he does not regret giving up his dream of playing for South Africa and that he is looking forward to facing the Springboks during the November Test window.

Cape Town , South Africa - 24 July 2021; South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus speaks to his players during the first test of the British and Irish Lions tour match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo By Ashley Vlotman/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Stander: Rassie will find a way

CJ Stander is confident that Rassie Erasmus will find a way around World Rugby’s new rules barring the SA Rugby director of rugby from being the Springboks’ water-carrier.