World Rugby

International governing body of rugby union and its variants

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World Rugby is the governing body for the sport of rugby union. World Rugby organises the Rugby World Cup every four years, the sport's most recognised and most profitable competition. It also organises a number of other international competitions, such as the World Rugby Sevens Series, the Rugby World Cup Sevens, the World Under 20 Championship, and the Pacific Nations Cup.

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Test rugby must get on the road – World Rugby candidate Robinson Major Test nations need to play more matches overseas to help the game bring in more fans and money says World Rugby chair candidate Brett Robinson. BBC Sport - Published 18 hours ago
'Rugby will die without new plan' - World Rugby candidate Benazzi Rugby needs to tap into new markets and find fresh investment if it is to ride out its current financial troubles says World Rugby chair candidate Abdelatif Benazzi. BBC Sport - Published on September 27, 2024
'Bitter and betrayed' - Jeffrey ends World Rugby bid after SRU snub Scotland legend John Jeffrey ends his bid to become chairman of World Rugby as the former flanker fails to win the support of his own union. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2024

Gatland says 'it's where we are' as Wales hit new low Head coach Warren Gatland says it is just where "we are at the moment" after guiding Wales to statistically their worst position in World Rugby rankings. BBC Sport - Published on July 6, 2024
Kingsholm Stadium 'at flood risk from climate change' Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium is at risk of "marine submersion" according to a new report on climate change by World Rugby. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2024
Canada beat New Zealand for first time Canada claim a first win over New Zealand to overtake them and move into second in World Rugby’s women’s rankings. BBC Sport - Published on May 19, 2024

World Rugby to introduce new heat guidelines World Rugby is looking to introduce extended half-times and more water breaks during matches played in hot and humid conditions. BBC Sport - Published on April 12, 2024
World Rugby considers smaller ball for women World Rugby is collecting training and playing data on a smaller size 4.5 ball for the women's game. BBC Sport - Published on April 10, 2024
World Rugby to trial red card replacements World Rugby is planning to run trials on red cards and examine tackle height in the elite game as part of moves to improve the sport's safety and appeal. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2024
Legal action taken after World Cup online abuse World Rugby confirms legal action is being taken following match official abuse monitoring after the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2024

Beaumont hopes Farrell can return 'reinvigorated' World Rugby chair Bill Beaumont says he hopes England captain Owen Farrell can return "reinvigorated" after making himself unavailable for the 2024 Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2023
England's Packer named World Rugby player of year England's WXV-winning captain Marlie Packer is named World Rugby Women's Player of the Year for 2023. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2023
Packer & Dow nominated for world player of the year England captain Marlie Packer and wing Abby Dow have been nominated for World Rugby's women's player of the year. BBC Sport - Published on November 2, 2023	Farrell named World Rugby coach of the year Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is named World Rugby's coach of the year. BBC Sport - Published on October 29, 2023
'Insufficient evidence' to charge South Africa rugby player with racial abuse World Rugby has found there is "insufficient evidence" to charge South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi over the alleged racial abuse of an England player during the World Cup semi-final. Sky News - Published on October 26, 2023	2027 Rugby World Cup will be more compact - Gilpin The 2027 Rugby World Cup will be a "more compact" tournament which will lead to "more interest and bigger audiences", says World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin. BBC Sport - Published on October 25, 2023
World Rugby announces new competition in 'overhaul' World Rugby announces a new competition starting in 2026 as part of a "significant overhaul" of the men's international calendar. BBC Sport - Published on October 24, 2023	World Rugby to review Mbonambi racial slur allegation World Rugby confirms it will formally review Bongi Mbonambi's alleged use of discriminatory language towards England's Tom Curry. BBC Sport - Published on October 23, 2023
Tier-two nations 'central' to World Rugby plans World Rugby wants to provide "greater certainty and opportunity" for tier-two nations, says chairman Sir Bill Beaumont. BBC Sport - Published on October 10, 2023