New rugby laws announced for 2023 as host of changes coming Rugby's governing body is trying to make the sport more entertaining Wales Online · Dec 22, 2022
Today's rugby news as Lion calls for 'scumbag' to be sacked and coach blown away by Welsh rugby's 'best player' The latest rugby news headlines and stories today Wales Online · Dec 22, 2022
Wayne Barnes among group aiming to protect referees from online abuse Referees have become increasingly concerned that they need protecting from abuse on and off the field The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022
Tonight's rugby news as tragic World Cup player dies and Eddie Jones admits mistake The latest rugby news headlines from Wales and beyond today Wales Online · Dec 20, 2022
Wayne Barnes helps launch high-performance match officials representative body International Rugby Match Officials will promote and protect the interests of officials The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022
Rugby boss Bernard Laporte refuses to step down despite corruption conviction French Rugby Federation President Bernard Laporte was given a two-year suspended prison sentence and fined £64,300 last week after being convicted of corruption charges Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022
Ulster's Andy Warwick cited for Manu Tuilagi as Sale star ruled out of Toulouse clash The Ulster man escaped punishment at the time but could now be hit with a suspension. Tuilagi will miss this weekend's Heineken Cup clash with Toulouse and will follow World Rugby's return to play concussion protocols. Irish Mirror · Dec 15, 2022
World Rugby facing outcry to cut ties with France’s Bernard Laporte Pressure is mounting on the suspended World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte to cut all ties with the sport following his conviction for corruption. The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022
Tonight's rugby news as Wales duo hand Warren Gatland Six Nations boost The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Dec 14, 2022
World Rugby in crisis after Bernard Laporte fined on corruption charges The vice-chairman of World Rugby, Bernard Laporte, has been fined £64,500 and given a two-year suspended sentence nine months before the World Cup in France The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022
World Rugby chief Bernard Laporte gets suspended prison sentence on corruption charges French rugby federation president Bernard Laporte has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence and fined after being found guilty of corruption and having an 'illegal taking of interests' Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Tonight's rugby news as World Rugby call crisis meeting after vice-chair found guilty of bribery and corruption Here are your rugby evening headlines for Tuesday, 13 December Wales Online · Dec 13, 2022
Rugby coach faces lengthy ban after grabbing referee during Challenge Cup clash Pau coach Sebastien Piqueronies faces a minimum ban of 24 weeks after being charged with “physically abusing” Scottish referee Sam Grove-White after a Challenge Cup defeat Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Gary Gold steps down as US Eagles coach after Rugby World Cup failure South African to support review of US high performance programmes as 2031 and 2033 World Cup host looks to rebuild The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2022
Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022 Warren Gatland completes stunning return as Wales coach as Wayne Pivac sacked Wales have reappointed Warren Gatland after parting company with Wayne Pivac
Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022 Rugby chief Sir Bill Beaumont accused of 'overseeing destruction' of sport World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has been criticised by former Wales player Paul Thorburn, who wants a motion of no confidence put forward against him
Wales Online · Nov 30, 2022 Today's rugby news as England international tells Wales to go for Scott Robertson over Gatland and Rees-Zammit loving new role The latest rugby news and headlines from the rugby world
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Nic White injury: ‘Discrepancies’ meant Wallaby wrongly played on after HIA, says World Rugby The former Exeter player was visibly unsteady on his feet during the second half of the match in Dublin
Wales Online · Nov 29, 2022 New rugby laws coming next year as 'shot clock' timer on the agenda to sort out game The new clock would result in less stoppages and more ball-in-play time
Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022 Sir Clive Woodward calls for Eddie Jones to be sacked if England lose to Scotland 2003 Rugby World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has made a bold statement regarding the future of Eddie Jones at the helm of England's rugby union side following a poor 2022
Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022 Final World Rugby rankings of 2022 show Wales' decline as top four miles ahead of rest The latest rugby world rankings have been published for this year
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2022 Wayne Barnes Twickenham celebration during England vs South Africa CANCELLED amid Rassie Erasmus fallout Fears over crowd abuse have seen a celebration of Wayne Barnes’ 100-Test refereeing career cancelled at Twickenham.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022 Siya Kolisi urges South Africa not to be distracted by Erasmus ‘sideshow’ The director of rugby will be serving a ban imposed for social media outbursts as the Springboks seek a first win at Twickenham since 2014
Bristol Post · Nov 24, 2022 Ellis Genge dropped to the England bench after being named in World Rugby Team of the Year England host the Springboks on Saturday in their final game of the Autumn Nations Series
Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2022 Rassie Erasmus’ South Africa future at risk from further suspensions for criticising match officials Rassie Erasmus’ South Africa tenure could be plunged into jeopardy by any further suspensions for criticising officials.