Pivac reveals 3 members of his squad subsequently recovered from COVID-19
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has revealed that three members of his squad were struck down by coronavirus but have subsequently recovered. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc t
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Sir Clive Woodward backs Agustin Pichot's World Rugby chairman bid
Rugby World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has backed Agustin Pichot's bid to challenge Sir Bill Beaumont for the role of the chairman of World Rugby. Former Arg
Sir Graham Henry calls for a complete change of the Super Rugby, Rugby Championship
Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry has called for a completely fresh approach to both the Rugby Championship and Super Rugby, including promotion/relegation, and te
World Rugby announces US$100m relief fund for global game
World Rugby has announced details of a dedicated COVID-19 relief strategy aimed at supporting the game and mitigating the overall impact of the pandemic on the sport. Und
NZ top rugby players agree to have their income slashed
New Zealand's top rugby players have agreed to have their incomes slashed as NZ Rugby counters the financial issues created by the Covid-19 pandemic. NZ Rugby and the
Top earning Wallabies to take large pay cuts to protect their lower-paid teammates
Australian rugby players who are top earners have volunteered to take pay cuts of more than 65 percent to protect their lower-paid teammates while the game rides out the
Francis Kean nominated for one of the 7 available positions on World Rugby Executive Committee
Fiji Rugby Union Chairman Francis Kean is one of the eight people nominated for the seven available positions on the World Rugby Executive Committee. World Rugby confi
NZ Rugby receives $7.3 million under the NZ Government wage subsidy
Rugby in New Zealand has received a multi-million dollar payout under the New Zealand’s Government wage subsidy scheme. Super Rugby teams, regional rugby unions
World Rugby Vice Chairman believes now is a good time to assess the value of introducing Japan and Fiji to the Rugby Championship
World Rugby Vice Chairman Augustin Pichot believes now is a good time to assess the value of introducing Japan and Fiji to a new-look Rugby Championship. Pichot has an
Bill Beaumont's counter-punch to Agustin Pichot in World Rugby election fight
Bill Beaumont is fighting back, releasing his vision for the election battle with Agustin Pichot to be World Rugby chairman. Incumbent Beaumont, the former England loc
Agustin Pichot challenges Bill Beaumont for chairman of World Rugby role
Former Argentinian halfback Agustin Pichot has made a late dart at becoming the new boss of World Rugby. Pichot is challenging incumbent chairman Bill Beaumont, promis
Rugby Australia and Rugby Union Players' Association yet to agree on a player pay deal
Rugby Australia and Rugby Union Players' Association are still yet to agree on a player pay deal after a critical meeting yesterday. The two parties met for upwards of
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle to take further pay cut
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle says she will get another 15% pay cut from her AUD815,000 annual salary. Castle had already taken a 50% cut, but yesterday she revea
Welsh rugby players take 25% pay cut
Top professional rugby players in Wales have agreed to take a 25 percent pay cut for three months as the coronavirus pandemic continues. The Welsh Rugby Union Professi
Murimurivalu learns baking while on lockdown
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians fullback Kini Murimurivalu says when things return to normality, the first thing he will do is take his family out for dinner at their favouri
Warren Gatland says British Lions should play All Blacks in a one-off test next year
Warren Gatland has proposed his British & Irish Lions play the All Blacks in a one-off test ahead of their tour of South Africa next year. With the Lions and All B
FRU CEO confirms cost-cutting measures to ensure union stays afloat
Fiji Rugby Union Chief Executive Officer John O’Connor confirms the board has endorsed cost-cutting measures to ensure the financial integrity and sustainability o
Rennie could reconsider Wallabies coach role if Chief Executive Raelene Castle is sacked
Dave Rennie could walk away as the Wallabies coach even before coaching a single game if under siege Rugby Australia Chief Executive Raelene Castle is sacked. The Syd
Israel Folau payout could be at risk if Rugby Australia goes bankrupt
Sacked Wallaby Israel Folau's big payout from Rugby Australia could reportedly be at risk if the governing body goes under due to the coronavirus pandemic. The former
All Black Richie Mo'unga and wife Sophie expecting first child
All Blacks and Crusaders star Richie Mo'unga has announced through an Instagram post that he and his wife Sophie are expecting their first child, a baby girl. The post
Api Ratuniyarawa signs a new contract with the Northampton Saints
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians lock, Api Ratuniyarawa has signed a new contract with the Northampton Saints Premiership club. Ratuniyarawa has featured in two Rugby World