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top of his class
Tadhg Furlong named in World Rugby's Dream Team of the Year
Updated 8 Dec 2021
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Trading Places
World Rugby approves 'birthright' rule change to allow players to switch allegiance
Updated 24 Nov 2021
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top four
No Springboks or All Blacks as World Rugby reveal four-man Player of the Year shortlist
15 Nov 2021
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moving up
Ireland move up to third in world rankings after beating the All Blacks
14 Nov 2021
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Irish Abroad
'I was certainly quite a rare item in Japan at 6ft 5ins with red hair'
6 Nov 2021
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limit
'Who's timing it?': Wallabies coach questions new World Rugby contact guidance
23 Sep 2021
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full contact
15 minutes of full-contact training per week - World Rugby's new guidelines
23 Sep 2021
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Moving On
Joe Schmidt to step down from World Rugby role
3 Sep 2021
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Misconduct
'Let's put World Rugby on trial' - Sharks owner vows to defend Rassie
4 Aug 2021
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furore
World Rugby to engage with SA Rugby over 'nature' of Erasmus comments
29 Jul 2021
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laws
'I was as guilty as anyone - we need to refocus and actually referee what's in law'
14 Jul 2021
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Brain Injury
Independent concussion consultants introduced to top-level rugby
14 Jul 2021
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shape of the game
World Rugby will globally trial the 50:22 kick and new breakdown laws
14 Jul 2021
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screening
Eye-tracking technology will be trialled to help detect concussions in rugby
30 Mar 2021
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Global
WXV, the new three-tier global women's rugby competition to launch in 2023
16 Mar 2021
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Head Contact
'We're conscious of the trend... there have been more cards than ever'
13 Mar 2021
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RWC
Women's Rugby World Cup officially postponed to 2022
9 Mar 2021
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postponement
New Zealand 'fully committed' to hosting Women's Rugby World Cup in 2022
3 Mar 2021
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Changes
World Rugby allow larger squads and more rest at 2023 World Cup
22 Feb 2021
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Support
'Some people are feeling isolated or alone, so this is more important than ever'
17 Jan 2021
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independent review
World Rugby advised to implement stricter checks on elected officials
7 Jan 2021
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Brain Injury
'Sad and scary' - There is only one topic on the rugby world's mind
Updated 10 Dec 2020
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Awards night
Conor Murray, Brian O'Driscoll named on curious World Rugby Team of the Decade
7 Dec 2020
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Racism
World Rugby 'welcomes' investigation into Matera's racist social media posts
7 Dec 2020
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scrummage to scrimmage
World Rugby chief Brett Gosper to depart for NFL role
2 Dec 2020
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Investigation
World Rugby vice-chairman Laporte placed in police custody for questioning
Updated 22 Sep 2020
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Brain power
'His rugby mind sets him apart' - Nacewa hopes to see Schmidt back soon
17 Aug 2020
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Campaign
Russia pushes forward with Putin-supported bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup
28 Jul 2020
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riposte
World Rugby dismiss claims from Pacific Island campaigners that election was 'manipulated'
23 Jul 2020
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regulation 9
World Rugby paves the way for November tournaments in both hemispheres
22 Jul 2020
9.0k
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Challenge
Pacific Rugby campaigners want 'comprehensive review' of Beaumont’s World Rugby re-election
22 Jul 2020
7.4k
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Finished
Remainder of Ireland's 7s Series cancelled as World Rugby cut circuit short
30 Jun 2020
4.2k
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Delayed
World Rugby won't be confirming the autumn Test calendar tomorrow
29 Jun 2020
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Calendar
Final decision on Test windows in 2020 to be confirmed by World Rugby on 30 June
16 Jun 2020
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Fast track
Scotland boss Townsend hopes for more summer rugby from streamlined season
30 May 2020
3.7k
2
Resigned
Pichot quits World Rugby after losing to Beaumont in chairman election
13 May 2020
9.1k
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law change
It's no longer possible to score a try against the post protector
12 May 2020
48.5k
33
behind closed doors
How many people to deliver a game of rugby? World Rugby reckons 167
Updated 6 May 2020
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12
go again
Former England captain pips Pichot to World Rugby chairman post
2 May 2020
10.2k
18
Changes
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont vows to 'make the sport more accessible' if re-elected
24 Apr 2020
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