World Rugby

World Rugby implements new laws for 2025

World Rugby introduces law changes for 2025 focusing on scrums, rucks, mauls, and game time regulations.
11 December 2024

World Rugby Awards 2024: Full List of Winners

Discover the winners of the 2024 World Rugby Awards, recognizing outstanding performances and achievements in global rugby.
25 November 2024

World Rugby Awards 2024 nominees announced

World Rugby reveals nominees for 2024 Awards, celebrating outstanding players and teams across the sport.
19 November 2024

Decision on 20-Minute red card postponed

World Rugby delays decision on the 20-minute red card while approving four new law trials for global implementation.
15 November 2024

Brett Robinson elected as first Southern Hemisphere World Rugby Chair

Former ACT Brumbies captain Dr. Brett Robinson has been elected as the new Chair of World Rugby, marking a historic milestone as the first leader from the southern hemisphere.
15 November 2024

IRFU weighs 20-Minute red card proposal as French Rugby Bodies oppose

The Irish Rugby Football Union is considering 20-minute red card proposal amid strong opposition from French rugby bodies, citing insufficient data.
16 October 2024

England U20s' strength in depth will be on full show against Fiji as Six Nations champions look to build on opening win

Mark Mapletoft has made 12 changes to the starting XV which came through England's first World Rugby U20s Championship match but that doesn't dilute the talent of the squad.
3 July 2024

Manex Ariceta Interview: Spain out to 'inspire' but also 'make something happen' ahead of Wales clash

The Spanish U20 captain, who plays his club rugby for Bayonne, hopes his side can deliver a performance to be proud of against Wales at the World Rugby U20 Championship.
3 July 2024

Ben Redshaw Exclusive: “Coming out of school this year has been pretty special - I’ve been dreaming about this since I was five"

Redshaw discusses his breakout season including his time spent in National Two North.
28 June 2024

World Rugby announces law changes to speed up the game and increase entertainment

World Rugby on Thursday has introduced three amendments to the laws in an effort to accelerate the pace of play and enhance entertainment.
10 May 2024

World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont named as new RFU Injured Players Foundation Patron

World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has been named as patron of the Rugby Football Union Injured Players Foundation.
9 April 2024

A glimpse into the next World Cup: a new generation of talent

The 2023 Rugby World Cup resulted in South Africa beating New Zealand in the final.
1 February 2024

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has been awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for services to Rugby Union and charity in this year’s New Years Honours List.
31 December 2023

Watch out for Spain in 2024 - They will be a top contender to qualify for the next World Cup

TRU contributor Francisco Isaac believes a new head coach, changes in the Union and an exciting player pool could see Spain qualify directly for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
5 December 2023

World Rugby announces 'historic' new competition from 2026

World Rugby has unveiled a fresh competition set to commence in 2026, marking a pivotal transformation of the men's international calendar.
24 October 2023

Springbok legends Victor Matfield and Jean de Villiers preview SA v Ireland

Former Springboks captains Jean de Villiers and Victor Matfield join Ireland legend and Betway ambassador Peter Stringer to preview the huge Pool B clash at the Rugby World Cup.
22 September 2023

'It makes a mockery that player welfare is the game’s number one priority' - Owen Farrell cleared to play and has red card overturned

England captain Owen Farrell has been cleared to play at the Rugby World Cup after his red card in Saturday's warm-up match against Wales at Twickenham was rescinded.
15 August 2023

Kieran Crowley to be replaced as Italy's Head Coach after Rugby World Cup

The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) has decided not to extend the contract of current head coach Kieran Crowley beyond the Rugby World Cup in France.
15 June 2023

World Rugby announce new guidelines to speed up game

World Rugby has announced new guidelines which will be effective from 1st January 2023 with an aim to speed up the game.
23 December 2022

Steve Borthwick: ‘I’ll coach this team my way’

With 47 days to go until taking charge of his first England game, Steve Borthwick spoke about family, the challenge at hand, memories of the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand and more.
19 December 2022