World Rugby
World Rugby’s proposal would kill Pacific rugby – critics
High-profile rugby players around the world have spoken out against World Rugby's proposed plans for a new international competition that shuts out Pacific teams. Alex Perrottet reports. Audio
World Rugby wants consistency with red cards
World Rugby has called for a greater consistency from referees when they hand out red cards but will not ask officials to show too much leniency, chief executive Brett Gosper said.
World Rugby lacking leadership: Hansen
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has launched a broadside at World Rugby following separate test series in New Zealand and Australia marred by refereeing confusion.
Benjamin Fall’s red card cancelled
An Independent Judicial Committee appointed by World Rugby has decided French fullback Benjamin Fall was treated too harshly when he was sent off in Saturday night's second test against the All Blacks… Video, Audio
World Rugby to clarify player eligibility rule
World Rugby has pledged to clarify rules on player eligibility after an independent appeal body upheld a decision to punish three countries for breaching rules during European qualification for the…
Lately with Karyn Hay for 29 May 2018
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World Rugby to trial tackle height rule changes
World Rugby is poised to trial rule changes at under-20 competitions that lower the height of tackles to reduce the risk of head injury, particularly concussion.
World Rugby to investigate European WC qualifying game
World Rugby will convene an independent disputes committee to review Spain's defeat to Belgium last month, which resulted in Romania qualifying for the 2019 World Cup at Spain's expense.
World Rugby simplifies law book
Probably the most complicated rule book in world sport has just got a good deal clearer with World Rugby simplifying its version.
New Zealand dominates World Rugby Awards
New Zealand has dominated the World Rugby Awards in Monaco.
World Rugby says SRU not bankrupt
World Rugby says it's fully committed to assisting the Samoa Rugby Union with its current financial, administrative and governance challenges.
World Rugby not changing rules yet
World Rugby says it's too early to speculate on potential rule changes after Italy used controversial tactics against England in their Six nations game yesterday.
World Rugby says Rio was a big boost for the game
World Rugby says the hugely successful Rugby Sevens tournaments at the Rio Olympic Games brought millions of new fans to the sport.
All Blacks claim top awards
The All Blacks have dominated the 2016 World Rugby Awards night - claiming the three top titles.
All Blacks nominated for Team of the Year
Their 2015 Rugby World Cup victory and record-equaling consecutive test match victories have earned the All Blacks a nomination for World Rugby Team of the Year.
Global Rugby season may not happen
Hopes of establishing a more globally aligned rugby season have receded, with England's RFU indicating it is unwilling to move the Six Nations or autumn schedule.
NZ fails to make under 20 World Championship semi-finals
New Zealand has failed to make the semi-finals of the under-20 Rugby World Championship in England.
Date for World Cup pool draw confirmed
While Bill Beaumont was sworn in as the new chairman, World Rugby confirmed the pool draw for Rugby World Cup 2019 will be held in May 2017.
Lapasset to stand down as World Rugby boss
Bernard Lapasset will not seek re-election as chairman of World Rugby in May so that he can focus his attention on spearheading Paris' bid for the 2024 Olympics.
NZ tops women's rankings
World Rugby has announced details of the first-ever official global ranking system for women's Test rugby, with New Zealand the first team to top the rankings.