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New World Rugby rankings see Scotland reach highest ever position as Wales cast further adrift

There have been some big changes following the opening weekend of the Six Nations

Wales Online

England accused of 'illegal' scrum ahead of Six Nations opener with Scotland

New England coach Steve Borthwick takes charge for the first time on Saturday as his side taken on Scotland in their opening 2023 Six Nations game at Twickenham

Daily Mirror

Wales v Ireland head to head ratings as Gatland's men measure up to world's best

It's a major test for Warren Gatland's players as they open their Six Nations campaign

Wales Online

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RFU’s Bill Sweeney facing calls to resign over tackle height rule-change debacle

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is facing calls to resign over the shambolic handling of the decision to lower the tackle height at community level

The Guardian - UK

RFU to press ahead with lowering tackle height but apologises for ‘anger’ caused

‘We fully acknowledge we got the engagement wrong, and we are truly sorry,’ the RFU said.

The Independent UK

Tonight's rugby news as World Rugby issue statement on tackle height plans and English bosses apologise

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

World Rugby won’t lower tackle heights in elite game until 2027 at the earliest

Global rugby chiefs will monitor trials in community game before changing rules for professionals

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Bernard Laporte set to resign as French rugby president after corruption charge

Former France men’s coach Laporte is appealing after being found guilty of corruption in December

The Independent UK

Rugby union split with lowered tackle height ruling set for elite game

The legal tackle height is set to be lowered at professional level despite the current backlash to the Rugby Football Union’s waist high law change among amateurs, in a move that will send shockwaves through the sport

The Guardian - UK

Rugby tackle laws to change at all levels everywhere in seismic move

World Rugby are set to follow the RFU's lead, with WalesOnline understanding that other home unions will likely announce changes soon

Wales Online

Premiership Rugby to test shot clock in weekend fixtures

The Premiership has announced plans to test new shot-clock technology for the first time this weekend

The Guardian - UK

How the rugby world reacted to Scotland's trans player ban

THE Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) has provoked controversy after banning transgender women from playing contact rugby, as the debate continues on how…

The National (Scotland)

The exile hunter: Unsung talent spotter tasked with finding Warren Gatland new Wales stars

The Welsh Rugby Union's Exiles programme plays a crucial role in the success of the national side and Wales Online takes an in-depth look at how it works.

Wales Online

Rugby’s authorities hit a new low with unworkable change to tackle rules

The draconian shift will be virtually impossible for referees to enforce and will do little to reduce the number of head injuries

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The Independent UK

‘Death of the game’: Rugby’s move to lower legal tackle height faces backlash

The rugby world has reacted to the RFU’s decision to lower the legal tackle height to below the waist across English community rugby

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as radical change made in England and new Wales call-up gets stern advice

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Warren Gatland disappointed WRU blocked Rob Howley appointment and insists he should be forgiven

Gatland was unable to bring Howley on board as his assistant coach but says he is 'extremely lucky' to have Alex King

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick insists he had no hesitation over picking Owen Farrell as England captain after tackle trouble

Steve Borthwick insisted he had no hesitation selecting Owen Farrell once the England captain’s Six Nations availability was cleared up by the RFU.

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Evening Standard

Owen Farrell gets Six Nations all-clear as RFU send England captain to tackle school

The fly-half must serve three-week ban for a high tackle but will be available for England’s opener against Scotland

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as new Louis Rees-Zammit update delivers blow to Gatland

The latest rugby stories from Wales and beyond today as Six Nations squad announcements close

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as legend of game speaks of devastating dementia diagnosis and Gatland facing new Six Nations worries

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

The National (Scotland)

Hamlin incident highlights need for respect in contact sports - Martin Hannan

No doubt about the worst sight in sport in this year so far – the collapse of American football star Damar Hamlin during Monday’s match between…

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as five Wales players named in UK's top 30 and Ospreys disagree with Scarlets over controversy

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

The National (Scotland)

Martin Hannan: World Rugby need to stop interfering with the laws of the game

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the kitchen, along comes the rugby authorities to deliver what are either master strokes that will…

Daily Mirror

World Rugby introduce major new rule in January in bid to speed up the game

Governing body World Rugby has announced plans to introduce a 'shot clock' to help speed up the pacing of matches following complaints over time-wasting tactics

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