World Rugby

Surprise choice to ref Bok opener

Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli will take charge of the Springboks’ opening clash of 2022 – his first Test outside of Europe – when Wales visit South Africa for a three-match series in July.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 02: Caleb Clarke of the Blues (R) is sent off with a red card by referee James Doleman during the round seven Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and the Moana Pasifika at Eden Park on April 02, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand.

URC refs boss unconvinced by 20-minute red card

Tappe Henning, the Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s head of match officials, says World Rugby needs to be cautious when it comes to finding a compromise between the red card and protecting the integrity of having 15 players against 15.

Bryan Habana scores at the 2007 World Cup

Watch: 20 unforgettable World Cup tries

Watch this compilation of 20 World Cup tries that are simply impossible to forget, featuring England’s Jason Robinson, South Africa’s Bryan Habana and Wales’ Shane Williams.

Global trial for 20-minute red card on the table

World Rugby are to examine the possibility of introducing the 20-minute red card as a global law trial.

SA-born prop caught up in eligibility ‘breach’ probe

World Rugby has opened a probe into a “potential breach” by Spain of eligibility rules during their successful qualification for next year’s World Cup, with the player being investigated originally from South Africa.

USA fans cheer on the team before the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between the United States and Tonga at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka on October 13, 2019. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

USA set to be awarded 2031, 2033 World Cups

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin sees a $500 million plan for the United States to host the 2031 men’s and 2033 women’s World Cups as essential for growing the sport globally.

(12530208ai) Ospreys vs Cell C Sharks. Anthony Volmink of Cell C Sharks kicks a drop goal United Rugby Championship, Swansea.com Stadium, Wales - 08 Oct 2021

Have your say on World Rugby’s law trials

World Rugby is giving everyone involved in the game, including fans, the chance to have their say on the welfare-driven global law trials which have taken place over the last nine months.

Unrepentant Folau targets World Cup return with Tonga

Controversial fullback Israel Folau is “definitely interested” in playing for Tonga at next year’s Rugby World Cup and has “no regrets” over comments that ended his Wallabies career.

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)

Rassie sticks to his guns on leaked video

Rassie Erasmus has reiterated that he did not leak the controversial video during the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour that sparked the ire of World Rugby and led to his suspension.

South African Springbok's assistant coach Dick Muir answers questions on September 28, 2011 in Taupo during a press conference at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. AFP

Muir ‘devastated’ by World Rugby dabbling in ‘politics’

Former Springbok and Sharks centre Dick Muir says World Rugby’s decision to suspend Russia from international competition in view of the ongoing conflict with Ukraine has been a massive disappointment to the national team.