USA Rugby releases return-to-play guidelines
USA Rugby has released a series of return-to-play protocols starting on 1 June following the relaxation of coronavirus pandemic regulations in America.
No reset scrums, orange cards part of Covid-19 law trials
World Rugby has released 10 approved optional law trials to provide national rugby unions with options to reduce the transmission risk of Covid-19.
NZ Rugby rejects World Rugby’s potential law changes
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed they won’t be following World Rugby’s proposal to ban scrum resets, mauls, team huddles and upright tackles when Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off next month.
Pichot claims betrayal in World Rugby election
Defeated candidate Agustin Pichot claims he was betrayed by Rugby Africa president Khaled Babbou in the World Rugby chairman election vote.
Scrums, mauls seen as high-risk
World Rugby is reportedly considering dramatic law changes in a bid to kick-start rugby after the Covid-19 pandemic.
RA gets multi-million World Rugby bailout
World Rugby has agreed to allocate a A$14.2m relief package to Rugby Australia as part of its Covid-19 rugby relief strategy.
World Rugby postpones all mid-year Tests
The programme of international matches scheduled within the July 2020 Test window has been postponed due to ongoing government and health agency Covid-19 directives.
Pichot steps down from World Rugby
Agustin Pichot has resigned from World Rugby following his narrow loss to Bill Beaumont in the race to be chairman of the governing body.
World Rugby adjusts try law
World Rugby has announced that it will no longer be possible to score a try by grounding the ball against the post protector.
All Blacks to ditch end-of-year tour?
A report suggests New Zealand Rugby is set to abandon the All Blacks’ three-Test tour of Europe in November.
