Saracens centre Duncan Taylor hit with three-week ban but CAN return for Premiership semi-final Scotland international needs to complete World Rugby’s tackle school initiative to lessen his suspension Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2023
Tonight's rugby news as new Welsh revelation signs and Scotland star quits to become airline pilot The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Apr 19, 2023
Ellis Genge banned after dangerous tackle on England team-mate The prop will miss Gallagher Premiership games against Exeter and Gloucester The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023
Martin Hannan: SRU’s new tackle height rule is right move but will not be painless There will be a trial period starting next season for a new tackle height at every level of rugby below the two full-time professional clubs and the… The National (Scotland) · Apr 19, 2023
Today's rugby news as new TMO bunker system may see card review trial in Test matches before World Cup The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Apr 18, 2023
Lower tackling trial set to divide community rugby union Darwin's grand final day in 2023 brings balloons, banners, hot chips and mid-strength beer like those that preceded it, the celebrations marking the conclusion of another campaign — but the date may ultimately be remembered as the end of an era. ABC News · Apr 12, 2023
Rugby bosses consider orange cards at World Cup to stop games being wrecked by controversy that dogged Six Nations World Rugby are keen to avoid another backlash similar to England full-back Freddie Steward's red card in the Six Nations Wales Online · Apr 12, 2023
‘Orange cards’ being considered for World Cup to allow decisions to be reviewed The idea is to speed up the game by reducing on-field replays and also to deal with contentious calls such as Freddie Steward’s dismissal last month. The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Nigel Owens won't be accepting South Africa World Cup job offer The Springboks wanted the legendary referee to join their coaching set-up ahead of their World Cup defence later this year Wales Online · Apr 6, 2023
Martin Hannan: World Rugby should start fund for players with brain damage News that 378 ex-professional rugby union, rugby league and football players are now suing the various governing bodies down south was not unexpected The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2023
Hundreds of former rugby and football stars start £300m brain injury compensation lawsuit The case has been brought against the sports' respective governing bodies with former stars of rugby league, rugby union and football citing a negligence towards potential brain injuries Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023
Dafydd James reveals dementia diagnosis as brain injury claim group grows to 380 The former Wales and British and Irish Lions star has joined the player lawsuit. The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023
New call-ups Schoupp, Flook look to learn Wallabies way Brumbies prop Blake Schoupp and Queensland centre Josh Flook are among the new Wallabies call-ups looking forward to taking their first steps under Eddie Jones. AAP · Apr 2, 2023
Rassie Erasmus reveals why he wants Nigel Owens for World Cup saying he can resolve Springboks' 'aggressive' reputation World champions South Africa want Nigel's famed communication skills and legendary refereeing expertise to help them defend title Wales Online · Apr 2, 2023
Wales Online · Mar 28, 2023 Today's rugby news as popular Welsh star reveals he'll need full-time care within a decade over dementia diagnosis The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2023 AFL acknowledges link between head trauma and CTE, in submission to Senate concussion inquiry League ‘supports and adopts’ recent statements from US which accept association between head impacts and neurodegenerative disease
Wales Online · Mar 25, 2023 Why this is the most important Six Nations in the history of Wales Women as World Cup lifeline on the table Finishing third in the 2023 Women's Six Nations would secure Wales a place in the top tier of the new WXV tournament and could act as a World Cup qualification insurance policy
Wales Online · Mar 23, 2023 Sir Clive Woodward warns rugby is in 'meltdown' and facing World Cup 'madness' after Freddie Steward red card furore "The decision to show Steward red was one of the worst I’ve seen" - Woodward
Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023 Wales legend predicts World Cup final, how Gatland's men will fare and tips Ireland to flop Wales and Lions great Graham Price looks ahead to the World Cup and forecasts which two sides will make the final
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023 Freddie Steward’s red card: why was it shown and what happens now? The England full-back’s challenge on his Ireland counterpart Hugo Keenan is subject to a hearing on Tuesday that could have wide repercussions for future of the sport at all levels
Wales Online · Mar 20, 2023 New World Rugby rankings show chasm has opened up before World Cup The final world rankings of the Six Nations have been published
Newcastle Herald · Mar 15, 2023 NRL orders 11-day stand down after concussions Players will only be able to return sooner in exceptional circumstances
AAP · Mar 15, 2023 NRL order 11-day stand down after concussions The Australian Rugby League Commission has invoked a mandatory 11-day stand down for players after a concussion, with the rule to begin from round three.
Wales Online · Mar 14, 2023 Why Christ Tshiunza is missing from the Wales squad despite not being injured Wales have flown to France straight from Italy and the young Exeter Chiefs player is not there
Wales Online · Mar 14, 2023 Rugby World Cup 'a laughing stock' as three of world's best five teams can't even get past quarter-finals A lot has changed since the draw was made back in December 2020 and it all looks very lopsided right now