NZ Rugby gives $250,000 emergency grant to Super Rugby sides
The New Zealand Rugby Union confirms that the five Kiwi Super Rugby teams will be given NZ$250,000 each for the next three months ensuring that the organisations will be
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Rugby Australia announces it will stand down 75% of staff for 3 months
Rugby Australia has announced that it will stand down 75% of its staff for three months. Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle confirmed in a statement that three-quarter
USA Rugby filing for bankruptcy amid coronavirus shutdown
USA Rugby has decided to file for bankruptcy because of its financial problems which have been intensified by the coronavirus shutdown. TVNZ reports that the loss of m
Wayne Pivac accepts 25% pay cut with Welsh Rugby Union
Former Flying Fijians and current Wales Coach Wayne Pivac has accepted a 25 % pay cut as part of a Welsh Rugby Union cost-cutting initiative aimed at protecting long-ter
Postponement of HSBC World 7s Series has given us the opportunity for injured players to recover well - Baber
The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s Team Coach Gareth Baber says the postponement of tournaments in the HSBC World 7s Series has given them the opportunity and time for th
Baber shows interest in continuing in the coaching position to the Olympic Games next year
Fiji Rugby CEO John O’Connor says Fiji 7s coach Gareth Baber has shown interest in continuing in the position to the Olympic Games in July next year. Baber was
Rugby Australia CEO to take a 50% pay cut worth over AUS$400,000
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle has announced that she will take a 50% pay cut worth over AUS$400,000 as the game's governing body reported a provisional AUS$9.4 milli
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett confirms pay cuts for players amid COVID-19 pandemic
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has confirmed pay cuts are on the horizon for New Zealand rugby players, but can't yet reveal the extent to which their back pockets will
England prop Marler on the verge of quitting rugby
England prop Joe Marler is on the verge of quitting rugby. The Daily Mail is reporting that the loosehead is questioning if he wants to return to the game after the b
Eddie Jones' plea for England to fight coronavirus together
England rugby coach Eddie Jones is rallying the nation behind Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the fight against Coronavirus. Jones earlier confirmed that he had taken
All Blacks coach Ian Foster confirms pay-cuts agreed amid pandemic
As New Zealand Rugby prepares to take a Coronavirus financial hit that will eat a big chunk out of their near $100 million in reserves, the All Blacks have taken the lead
FRU signs 3 year partnership with Fiji Kava
Fiji Rugby Union has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Fiji Kava,to ensure that Fiji Rugby gains access to premium kava supply which will be used to support
Ex-All Black stars granted leave by their Japan club
Former All Black stars Dan Carter, Brodie Retallick and Andy Ellis were thankful that their Japanese club didn't leave them stranded and gave them their marching orders a
COVID-19 halts Savea's early return from injury
Injured All Blacks star Ardie Savea was on course for an early May return to Super Rugby before the coronavirus pandemic derailed that. The backrower has been rehabbin
Jones to take pay cut of more than 25% due to COVID-19 outbreak
England rugby head coach Eddie Jones will take a pay cut of more than 25% as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Jones has joined the Rugby Football Union's highest-
Tigers squad and staff to take 25% pay cut
Leicester Tigers have become the sixth Premiership club to say players will take a 25% pay cut to help the club through the coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, Gloucester
Rugby AU confirm new domestic competition
Australia's four Super Rugby teams and the Western Force are set to be part of a new domestic competition beginning next month. With Super Rugby suspended and travel b
All Blacks' July tests in doubt as European rugby shuts down
New Zealand Rugby is facing another hammer blow after the All Blacks' tests against Wales and Scotland in July were plunged into fresh doubt.Stuff.co reports that Europea
Fiji 7s players are safe from COVID-19 and were cleared from isolation by the Health Ministry - O'Connor
Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor says the 7s players are safe and have been cleared from isolation by the Ministry of Health with no players so far showing any
FRU announces suspension of all forms of rugby and events until further notice
The Fiji Rugby Union has announced the suspension of all forms of rugby competitions and events across the nation with immediate effect, until further notice. The deci
Refrees to clamp down on discipline at the Marist 7s
Players discipline will be a key area the Marist 7s organisers will closely monitor together with the referees. Marist Rugby Club President, Lawrence Tikaram says di