World Rugby investigates allegations against Francis Kean
The Fiji Rugby Union will not say anything at this stage as World Rugby has begun an investigation into the chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union, which has backed Sir Bill Be
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Sir Bill Beaumont believes unified approach to tackling COVID-19 can help create a new international structure
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont believes a unified approach to tackling the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic can help his sport create a new international st
Dan Carter linked to United States rugby move
All Blacks great Dan Carter has been linked to a move to Major League Rugby in the United States. Stuff.co.nz reports this follows his announcement he is quitting the
Steve Hansen came close to coaching Wales to a World Cup win over the All Blacks
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has admitted he wasn't ready for his first national coaching job with a Wales team which could have beaten the All Blacks but for a f
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett rated the worst goalkicker in international rugby
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has been rated the worst goalkicker in international rugby in the past five years. This was stated by South African website goalkickers
NZ Rugby reveals Sam Whitelock could return for Crusaders this year
New Zealand Rugby have revealed All Blacks star Sam Whitelock could make a surprise return to the Crusaders should any form of Super Rugby take place this year. A strong
COVID-19: Forsyth Barr Stadium staff cut after lost ABs, Highlanders games
The operators of Forsyth Barr Stadium have been forced to slash staffing levels in half as a result of the coronavirus crisis and loss of All Blacks and Highlanders fixtu
Sir Bill Beaumont feels 'distinct possibility' Tests rugby calendar could be scrapped due to COVID-19
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont feels it’s a “distinct possibility†the Test rugby calendar could be scrapped this year due to the coronavirus
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
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