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Here are five non-Irish players we’re looking forward to seeing in action from tomorrrow.
View ArticleWorld Rugby has tidied up the 'tackle-only' law that caused England so much...
In addition, players will no longer be able to kick the ball out of rucks and jackaling players must work from their own gate.
View ArticleNow rugby players will have to stay off the pitch for 10 minutes to undergo...
The new ruling wll be enforced from 26 August.
View ArticleWorld Rugby slams calls for tackling ban in schools
Allyson Pollock and Graham Kirkwood from the Institute of Health at Newcastle University have published research on the issue.
View ArticleIreland back up to third in the world rankings ahead of November internationals
Joe Schmidt’s side leapfrog South Africa without kicking a ball.
View ArticleLeinster legend Felipe Contepomi to be inducted in World Rugby Hall of Fame
The Argentine claimed scoring records for both the Pumas and Leinster before retiring.
View ArticleIRFU CEO expresses concerns with South Africa's World Cup bid in...
Philip Browne criticised a recent evaluation report on how it scored the country under categories such as ‘stadia’ and ‘security’.
View ArticleAs Ireland and France pick holes, World Rugby boss says 2023 report 'stands...
“There’s a vote to come and we’ll see what happens with that.”
View ArticleSean O'Brien is on the shortlist for IRPA Try of the Year
Tuculet, O’Brien, Woodman and Aprasidze will do battle for this year’s award.
View ArticleBeauden Barrett and Owen Farrell among 5 nominees for World Rugby player of...
The New Zealand fly-half, given the award in 2016, is looking to emulate flanker McCaw’s feat of 2009 and 2010.
View ArticleWorld Rugby announce 'historic' reforms to add female representation to Council
The governing body will ensure that one third of its soon-to-be expanded board members are female.
View ArticleLaporte wins another World Rugby vote, as next summer's U20 championship...
Ireland have been drawn in Pool C alongside the hosts, South Africa and Georgia.
View ArticlePlanning on following Ireland at the 2019 World Cup? Tickets go on sale...
Fans can apply for team and stadium packs as tickets go on sale globally.
View ArticleWorld Rugby confirm Anscombe try against England should have stood
Warren Gatland labelled the decision a ‘terrible mistake.’
View ArticleNoel McNamara's Ireland handed tough World U20 Championship pool draw
They’ll face hosts France in the campaign opener.
View ArticleIreland move up to second in World Rugby rankings after win over Scotland
Joe Schmidt’s men benefited from their win over Scotland and England’s defeat in Paris.
View ArticleSaturday's assistant referee Van der Westhuizen involved in England training
Ireland have declined to comment on the development.
View ArticleRugby Europe officials to meet this week to review controversial RWC2019...
Romanian referee under fire after Belgium’s 18-10 win against Spain.
View ArticleSpain request for World Cup qualifier against Belgium to be replayed
A video package including 19 instances of alleged bias by the Romanian official has also been submitted to World Rugby.
View ArticleWorld Rugby orders full review of Rugby Europe refereeing and eligibility mess
An independent committee will be formed on an emergency basis.
View ArticleUS bid for Rugby World Cup 'sooner rather than later' - Gosper
The World Rugby chief executive has raised the possibility of a US bid for the 2027 tournament.
View Article'I think it confirms there isn't a serious doping issue at the top level of...
We spoke to World Rugby’s anti-doping general manager, Mike Earl, about last year’s results.
View ArticleWorld Rugby approves trial of nine-point converted tries in Australia
The Western Force are looking to bring a little more excitement to the game this year.
View ArticleWorld Rugby adopts 12 global trials into law book with immediate effect
No kicking the ball out of rucks, the feed into the scrum and much more.
View ArticleWorld Rugby to trial new low tackle laws in bid to reduce risk of head injuries
The trials will take place during this summer’s U20 World Championship and U20 Trophy.
View ArticleSpain and Romania still not giving up on getting into Ireland's RWC pool
The fall-out from the Rugby Europe Championship shambles continues.
View Article2019 RWC qualifying appeals fail, World Rugby vows to take tighter control
The governing body promises to undertake a full review and possibly build a database to help avoid a repeat of the debacle which leaves Russia in Ireland’s Rugby World Cup pool.
View ArticleIreland achieve highest-ever points total in latest World Rugby rankings
Joe Schmidt’s side won 10 of their 11 Tests last season.
View ArticleSam Warburton retirement a 'red flag' for rugby
The former Wales and British Lions captain this week announced he was hanging up his boots at the age of 29.
View Article'Armpit line' introduced in English cup as trials to lower tackle height...
Rugby authorities are hoping to see a reduction in the number of concussions being sustained in tackles.
View ArticleHow has World Rugby come to the point of the 'nipple line' and 'armpit line'?
We spoke to Ross Tucker about the process of rugby attempting to lower the height of tackles.
View ArticleSpeedy wing Pulu comes onto Wallabies radar despite 7s caps for Niue
The 28-year-old wing has been impressive for the Chiefs in recent seasons.
View ArticleRonan O'Gara to become 12th Irish player inducted into World Rugby's Hall of...
The Munster and Ireland legend is one of five new faces to be included.
View ArticleRonan O'Gara inducted into World Rugby's Hall of Fame
The legendary Ireland and Munster out-half became the 12th Irish inductee.
View Article'Is the international game under threat? I think it is,' warns World Rugby...
Agustin Pichot says World Rugby has 12 months to save the sport.
View ArticleWhat role should the TMO play in rugby? A key question for the sport
World Rugby expressed its unhappiness with the current situation in July.
View Article'The emphasis is on having a World Cup that has more uncertainty'
World Cup expansion? Help tier two nations first, says International Rugby Players.
View ArticleWorld Rugby 'examining models' for Test tours shake-up
World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot is reportedly pushing for a 12-team annual competition.
View ArticleWorld Rugby approves revised TMO trial for November international Tests
The world governing body have confirmed a closed trial which looks at revising the scope of the TMO.
View ArticleWorld Rugby backs Test shake-up and plan to introduce a 'league of nations'...
The plan would see a 12-team annual competition take place in non-World Cup years.
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