Shaping an exciting, relevant and accessible sport over the next decade was the key theme from the World Rugby Women’s Elite Shape of the Game Conference in Los Angeles this week. ...
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World Rugby U20 Trophy 2019 revisited: Japan edge Portugal
Few people who tuned into the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2019 would have been left disappointed – unless they were Portugal fans perhaps. ...
One team approach to on and off field disciplinary processes as World Rugby confirms experienced disciplinary team for Rugby World Cup 2023
World Rugby has announced the citing commissioners and judicial chairs and panel members who will create a one-team approach to officiating and discipline at Rugby World Cup 2023. ...
Qatar and Nepal join World Rugby full membership
Through recent years including the period of COVID-19 both Qatar Rugby and Nepal Rugby have demonstrated a solid commitment to host continental tournaments on their home Soil. Qatar Rugby Federation and Nepal Rugby Association were granted full membership status by the World Rugby during its ...
World Rugby confirms lower tackle height law trials for community rugby
World Rugby Council has today unanimously approved a recommendation that unions participate in trials of a lower tackle height in community rugby. ...
Beaumont inspired by rugby’s innovative beginnings to shape bright future as the sport celebrates 200 years
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has urged the sport to harness the pioneering spirit of William Webb Ellis to shape a bright future for the sport where innovation, relevance and accessibility are the cornerstones of growth. ...
Captains ready to chase promotion at World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023
The captains of the 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams competing at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 in Stellenbosch over a pair of combined events taking place at Markotter Stadium on 20-22 and 28-30 April 2023 gathered on Tuesday at Gardens Rugby Club on the slopes of the iconic Table ...
World Rugby to further explore the Television Match Official Bunker concept
World Rugby confirms that it is further exploring the Television Match Official Bunker concept to review foul play involving head contact, starting at the World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa. ...
Madrid to host first World Rugby Sevens Series Grand Final from 2023-24
Madrid will host the Grand Final of the reimagined World Rugby Sevens Series for three years from the 2023-24 season, World Rugby and the City of Madrid have confirmed. ...
World Rugby looks to enhance the flow of the game with law application guidelines
World Rugby has announced a series of law applications which will be implemented game-wide from 1 January 2023 aimed at speeding up the game. ...