Top 14, Premiership demand input in shaping of Test calendar

The governing bodies of professional rugby in France and England have asked World Rugby to be involved in drawing up the calendar of post-coronavirus international matches.

NZ Rugby exploring bold new move

New Zealand Rugby has reportedly opened talks with a multi-billion-dollar American investment firm about a potential game-changing partnership.

Beaumont to hand Japan tier-1 status

World Rugby is set to certify Japan as a tier-one rugby nation following the Brave Blossoms successful run at the 2019 World Cup.

Silver lining for return-to-play protocols

World Rugby has confirmed in its return-to-play guidelines that matches do not have to be played behind closed doors until a vaccine to the Covid-19 pandemic is freely available.

‘Beaumont re-election very disappointing’

The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss Bill Beaumont’s re-election as World Rugby chairman and suggest an opportunity was missed to effect change within the governing body.

Rugby behind closed doors for next 18 months

Medical guidelines released by World Rugby state that matches should be played behind closed doors until a vaccine for the Covid-19 pandemic exists.

Hansen grim about non-apology for ref blunder

Steve Hansen is dismayed that World Rugby never apologised for the refereeing decision that potentially cost the All Blacks a series victory over the British & Irish Lions in 2017.

Rugby’s Olympic slot under threat

Rugby is facing the shocking prospect of being dumped from the Olympics in the wake of the homophobic scandal that has rocked World Rugby.

World Rugby elections kick off

Voting for World Rugby’s next chairman began on Monday as incumbent Bill Beaumont faces competition from Agustin Pichot.

Pichot challenges Beaumont to debate

World Rugby chairman candidate Agustin Pichot says he is open to the idea of a debate of manifestos with opponent Bill Beaumont.