World Rugby

England captain Owen Farrell and referee Pascal Gauzere / rankings

France leapfrog England in rankings

England have been demoted to fourth place, while France rose to third in the World Rugby rankings following this past weekend’s Six Nations results.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Bill Beaumont, (L) the World Rugby via Getty Images chairman, shakes hands with FFR President Bernard Laporte after the annoucement that France will host Rugby World Cup 2023 during the Rugby World Cup 2023 Host Decision at the Royal Garden Hotel on November 15, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Rogers - World Rugby via Getty Images/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Deadline set for call on Lions tour

World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte says a decision on whether the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will go ahead will be made at the end of March.

World Rugby, RFU, WRU implicated in head-injury saga

World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and Welsh Rugby Union confirmed they’ve received a letter of claim from solicitors representing certain players and will now take time to consider its contents.

2023 RWC draw: All you need to know

Find out everything you need to know about the 2023 Rugby World Cup draw taking place in Paris on Monday afternoon.

Groundbreaking lawsuit over head injuries looming

Up to 70 players, including multiple All Blacks, affected by cognitive issues as a direct result of their rugby careers, are gearing up for a legal battle against several national rugby bodies.

Foster questions World Rugby response to Argentina’s ‘dodgy tactics’

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has questioned some of the feedback related to ‘niggly play and cheap shots’ in the wake of New Zealand’s loss to Argentina a fortnight ago.

ABs fall further behind Boks in rankings

South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings have grown bigger after the All Blacks dropped to third following their loss to Argentina on Saturday.

SA Rugby eyes 2021 home Tests

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has confirmed they are in discussion with World Rugby to gain permission to arrange at least three Tests before the Boks play the Lions next year.

Sexton leads McCaw, Carter in Player of the Decade race

Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton is ahead of All Blacks duo Richie McCaw and Dan Carter in World Rugby’s Player of the Decade voting polls.

Rassie, Habana land leading roles at World Rugby

World Rugby has announced that Rassie Erasmus and Bryan Habana are among a host of leading international coaches and players who have been appointed to its interim committees.