Six Nations bad boys free to play
Joe Marler, Manu Tuilagi and Mohamed Haouas have been cleared to play as soon as the season resumes after a secret Six Nations disciplinary review permitted them to serve their bans during the coronavirus shutdown.
Players key to global season structure
World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot says the players would ultimately determine the length and structure of a potential global season. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Pichot: Global season a ‘no-brainer’
World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot tells JON CARDINELLI why the game and indeed the mindset of its chief decision-makers have to change sooner rather than later.
Controversial Fiji boss resigns
Fiji Rugby Union chairman Francis Kean has stepped down from his position – forfeiting his nomination for the World Rugby executive committee – amid accusations of homophobia and racism.
Hansen: Rugby must put self-interest aside
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the Covid-19 pandemic has given rugby the opportunity to ‘start on a blank page’ and bring nations together.
Gold: Rugby must press ‘Ctrl, Alt, Delete’
USA coach Gary Gold has reiterated his stance on a global season and offered a suggestion regarding a potential schedule. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Rugby revolution is overdue
World Rugby needs a leader with the vision and drive to bring the hemispheres together for the benefit of the global game, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Roux set to leave SA Rugby – report
SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux is reportedly expected to leave the organisation at the end of the year for a post at World Rugby.
Italy backs Beaumont for World Rugby re-election
The Italian Rugby Federation has publicly announced its support for Bill Beaumont in his bid for re-election of chairman of World Rugby.
Gold backs Pichot for World Rugby top job
Former Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold has thrown his support behind Agustin Pichot in his bid to become World Rugby chairman.
