World Rugby need to take stand on Atonio tackle Ireland-France was a test match for the ages but it was marred by a refereeing decision that has been influenced by a framework that is … Rugby • 14 Feb
French rugby in turmoil as Laporte resigns as president French rugby has been thrown into further turmoil just over seven months before the World Cup as Bernard Laporte resigned as president of the French … Rugby • 27 Jan
Amateur players launch lawsuit over brain injuries A letter of claim has been sent to World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union by more than 55 amateur rugby … Rugby • 19 Jan
World Rugby calls for shot clock to help speed up rugby World Rugby will encourage elite competitions to have a shot clock for penalties and conversions from 1 January, with sanctions to be issued for time-wasting … Rugby • 22 Dec 22
WR refers Laporte case to independent ethics officer World Rugby has referred Bernard Laporte's decision to suspend himself from duty to its independent ethics officer for review after the governing body's vice-chairman was … Rugby • 14 Dec 22
'Discrepancies' meant White wrongly played on after HIA World Rugby has concluded "discrepancies around process and communication" led to Nic White wrongly being allowed to continue playing after suffering a head injury during … Rugby • 29 Nov 22
World Rugby considering timers to speed up games World Rugby is considering introducing a countdown timer on scrums, line-outs and kicks at goal to increase the speed of the game, according to the … Rugby • 28 Nov 22
Ex-Irish rugby players to sue IRFU in concussion case Three former Irish rugby players, two of them ex-internationals, have lodged High Court proceedings against the IRFU, World Rugby and their respective former provinces. Rugby • 29 Sep 22
Former players to take legal proceedings against IRFU An undisclosed number of former players are taking a case against the Irish Rugby Football Union in relation to serious brain injuries sustained during their … Rugby • 29 Jul 22
World Rugby offers clarity on concussion sit-out period World Rugby have said that a player who has been advised to leave the field after a suspected concussion does not have to follow the … Rugby • 07 Jul 22
World Rugby to increase concussion stand-down period Players will face an increased minimum stand-down period of 12 days in a significant concussion protocol change announced by World Rugby. Rugby • 20 Jun 22
New TMO 'sweeper' system aiming to speed up rugby Ireland's tour of New Zealand will be one of the first rugby series to trial a new television match official 'sweeper' protocol aimed at speeding … Rugby • 16 Jun 22
World Rugby to make five new laws permanent The World Rugby Council has voted unanimously to adopt five welfare-driven global trials into full law from July and those will feature in the men's … Rugby • 12 May 22
'Something has to change' - Lenihan backs new format Donal Lenihan has given his stamp of approval to a proposed Nations Championship that would establish a more aligned season between the two hemispheres. Rugby • 11 May 22
Global trial of 20-minute red card being considered World Rugby will consider introducing the 20-minute red card as a global law trial despite concerns that it could diminish the deterrent effect. Rugby • 12 Apr 22
Australia set to host Women's Rugby World Cup in 2029 World Rugby has announced Australia as the preferred candidate to host the 2029 Women's World Cup. Rugby • 04 Apr 22
Sanctions on Russian sporting bodies grow Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from World Athletics series events for the foreseeable future, as more sports bodies follow the lead of FIFA … Soccer • 01 Mar 22
World Rugby has no plans to review scrum law World Rugby has no plans to change its law that saw Italy having to play almost an hour with 13 players against Ireland yesterday. Rugby • 28 Feb 22
Kelleher welcomes new scrum law trial for Six Nations Ronan Kelleher says the new scrum law being trialled during this year's Six Nations is a welcome development. Rugby • 03 Feb 22
World Rugby urged to follow RFL's lead on concussion World Rugby has been urged to follow the lead of rugby league in the fight to reduce the effect of repeated head knocks. Rugby • 10 Jan 22
Dupont and Aldcroft win World Rugby Players of the Year France scrum-half Antoine Dupont has been named World Rugby Men's Player of the Year, while England forward Zoe Aldcroft was named women's Player of the … Rugby • 10 Dec 21
Tadhg Furlong makes World Rugby's Team of the Year Tadhg Furlong has been named on World Rugby's 'Dream Team of the Year'. Rugby • 08 Dec 21
Middleton first women's coach named Coach of the Year England's Simon Middleton has become the first coach of a women's team to win World Rugby Coach of the Year, the sport's governing body announced … Rugby • 07 Dec 21
Player power, Piutau and rugby's eligibility change Those familiar with the workings of GAA Congress would have been able to empathise with the frustrations of Daniel Leo and his colleagues at the … Rugby • 05 Dec 21
Erasmus says sorry and withdraws misconduct appeal Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has apologised to referee Nic Berry and withdrawn his appeal against his suspension for misconduct. Rugby • 25 Nov 21
