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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
World Rugby apologises for Marseille crowd 'chaos' World Rugby apologises after fans complain of chaos and safety fears before England's opening Rugby World Cup match against Argentina in Marseille. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2023	Farrell banned for first two World Cup pool games Owen Farrell will miss the first two pool games at the World Cup as World Rugby successfully appeals against the decision to overturn his red card. BBC Sport - Published on August 22, 2023
Community game 'belly tackle' trial approved World Rugby unanimously approves a recommendation that unions participate in trials of 'belly tackles' in the community game to reduce concussions. BBC Sport - Published on May 11, 2023	World Rugby confirms card review trial with U20s World Rugby confirms it will trial a card review system at the upcoming World Rugby Under-20 Championship. BBC Sport - Published on April 17, 2023
'Red cards not the way to fix high-tackle issue' Former Ireland and Ulster wing Tommy Bowe wants World Rugby to introduce sterner punishments for players who BBC Sport - Published on February 14, 2023