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# Global Game

Last month
October 2023
World Rugby confirms bi-annual 'Nations Championship' to launch in 2026
The Rugby World Cup will expand to 24 teams from the 2027 tournament in Australia.
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Oct 24th 2023, 5:26 PM
World Rugby confirms bi-annual 'Nations Championship' to launch in 2026
The Rugby World Cup will expand to 24 teams from the 2027 tournament in Australia.
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Oct 24th 2023, 1:11 PM
This year
2023
Celtics edge Warriors in Finals rematch, Bulls win in Paris
Boston’s eighth straight win, this one against the champions, pushed their league-leading record to 34-12.
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Jan 20th 2023, 8:55 AM
Last year
2022
'You've got to look at rugby and ask, 'Where do we want the sport to be in 10 years' time?''
Ex-England boss Andy Robinson is now the head coach of Romania in the Rugby Europe Championship.
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Mar 6th 2022, 7:00 AM
All time
'The last time I was in Nigeria, I saw a little boy with a Lions top on'
Maro Itoje is set to play a huge role for the Lions in what will be his second Test series.
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Jul 20th 2021, 10:00 PM
WXV, the new three-tier global women's rugby competition to launch in 2023
World Rugby has confirmed the format of an annual 16-team competition.
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Mar 16th 2021, 9:39 AM
World Rugby chairman Beaumont says coronavirus pandemic could spark calendar reform
The former England captain is not ruling out a new structure for the global game.
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Apr 18th 2020, 6:00 PM
World Rugby confirms €92 million relief fund for ailing unions
Meanwhile, current talks over the 2020 calendar could lead to ‘long-term reform’ of the sport.
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Apr 16th 2020, 1:56 PM
Fifa confirm Women's World Cup expansion to 32 teams from 2023
The Fifa Council this evening unanimously voted in favour of adding an additional eight teams.
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Jul 31st 2019, 7:30 PM
Six Nations considering whopping £500m offer from investors CVC
News of the bid comes on the eve of a crucial World Rugby meeting about the proposed Nations Championship.
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Mar 13th 2019, 5:00 PM
'The emphasis is on having a World Cup that has more uncertainty'
World Cup expansion? Help tier two nations first, says International Rugby Players.
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Sep 20th 2018, 11:40 AM
Spanish rugby on a high as they close in on RWC19 place in Ireland's pool
A stunning win over Romania last weekend has Spain close to World Cup qualification.
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Feb 25th 2018, 9:00 AM
'The All Blacks played at a different speed, that was the problem!'
Portuguese rugby is excited about a new generation of players that has emerged at U20 level.
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Apr 15th 2017, 10:00 AM
Ireland U20s affected by injury but welcome new faces for World Championship
Head coach Nigel Carolan says his side need to balance ‘risk versus reward’.
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May 24th 2016, 6:40 AM
Does rugby need to move to a global calendar to grow?
A leading figure says rugby needs ‘to bring the northern and southern hemisphere programmes closer together.’
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Jul 2nd 2015, 2:20 PM
Fitzpatrick feels underage structures are key to ensuring Irish progress
The St. Mary’s back row was a standout performer for Ireland at the World Cup.
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Aug 18th 2014, 6:14 PM
10-game winning streak sends Japan into world rugby's top 10
Eddie Jones has led the Brave Blossoms to major improvements ahead of the 2015 World Cup.
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Jun 23rd 2014, 3:51 PM
All Blacks set to start November tour with trip to the US
New Zealand will face the Eagles in Soldier Field, Chicago – home of the Bears in the NFL.
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May 13th 2014, 6:48 PM
Super Rugby to expand to 18 teams in 2016, with Asia and the US considered
The entertaining Southern Hemisphere competition is looking to become ‘a truly global competition.’
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May 1st 2014, 10:55 AM