‘Pacific Islands won’t be closed out’

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper says a proposed World League would be a two-division competition. 

World League concerns players

The International Rugby Players Council has highlighted a number of flaws in the newly proposed World League competition.

World League set for approval

A new World League, which will see 12 nations play each other in a calendar year from 2020, is set to be signed off in March.

USA RWC bid appeals to World Rugby

World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper says an American bid for the 2027 or 2031 World Cup would be ‘highly attractive’.

White welcomes new contracting system

Jake White has applauded SA Rugby’s decision to scrap its 30-Test cap eligibility rule for overseas-based players and enforce Regulation 9.

Wallabies to stick with eligibility rule

Rugby Australia will not follow SA Rugby’s example to scrap Test selection restrictions aimed at preventing players from heading abroad.

Wales rise in rankings, England drop

Wales have climbed to third place in the World Rugby rankings following their Six Nations victory over England in Cardiff on Saturday.

Lawes blow for England

Lock Courtney Lawes has been ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations due to an injury he sustained against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Highlights: Italy vs Ireland

Highlights of Ireland’s 26-16 win against Italy in Rome.

Highlights: France vs Scotland

Highlights of France’s 27-10 win against Scotland in Paris.