World Rugby

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

Dallen Stanford previews the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Cape Town

A week on from South Africa winning the men’s Cup and Australia winning the women’s Cup in Dubai, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series commentator Dallen Stanford has previewed the Cape Town leg ahead of the weekend’s action.
8 December 2022

Dallen Stanford previews the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai

Ahead of the Dubai 7s this weekend, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series commentator Dallen Stanford spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey after the competition announced changes for the future and the start of the women’s competition.
1 December 2022

Exclusive: Peter de Villiers on Rassie, refs and SA Rugby

Prior to the Springboks’ visit to Twickenham Stadium to take on England in the final game of the Autumn Nations Series, former South Africa coach Peter de Villiers spoke to Joe Harvey about Rassie Erasmus and the current state of the game.
26 November 2022

Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier wins World Rugby men's Player of the Year award

Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier has been named the men's Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards on Sunday.
21 November 2022

Lydia Thompson Exclusive – Red Roses wing talks Black Ferns redemption, self-doubt and gratitude

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup Final this weekend, Red Roses wing Lydia Thompson spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about her team’s road to the final, confidence and how injury in 2014 helped forge the 30-year-olds rugby career.
9 November 2022

Black Ferns great Fiao'o Fa'amausili to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Hame

Black Ferns great Fiao'o Fa'amausili will be inducted into the World Rugby's Hall of Fame at a special ceremony in November.
30 September 2022

Former players issue proceedings against governing bodies over brain damage

Legal proceedings are set to be launched on Monday against World Rugby, the RFU and the Welsh Rugby Union as rugby's dementia crisis continues.
25 July 2022

World Rugby dismisses Andrew Porter's citing for high tackle

Ireland prop Andrew Porter has avoided a ban after the World Rugby has discussed the citing complaint for a high tackle.
19 July 2022

‘It is just blank expressions’ – AJ MacGinty following the USA’s World Cup qualification loss to Chile

Following the USA’s loss to Chile across two legs on the hunt for Rugby World Cup qualification, TRU’s Joe Harvey head from Eagles captain, AJ MacGinty about the defeat and what the next steps are for the side.
18 July 2022

Ireland claim top position in World Rugby Rankings

Ireland have claimed the top position in the World Rugby Rankings following their historic series win over New Zealand in the recently concluded summer series.
18 July 2022

Progressive Rugby’s Tim Stimpson calls for more clarity and consistency on new concussion rules

Former England full-back Tim Stimpson believes there needs to be more clarity and consistency around the new elite concussion protocols which have been recently introduced by World Rugby.
23 June 2022

HSBC Men's World Rugby Sevens Series - Singapore - Day 1 Wrap Up

The opening day of the Singapore leg in the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series saw USA, New Zealand and Australia remain unbeaten.
9 April 2022

World Rugby suspends Russia and Belarus from international competitions

World Rugby has announced that Russia and Belarus will be suspended from international competitions until further notice.
1 March 2022

World Rugby appoint Phil Davies as new Director of Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed the appointment of former Wales international Phil Davies as Director of Rugby.
26 January 2022

New Zealand wing Will Jordan wins World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year award

New Zealand winger Will Jordan has claimed the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year award for his stellar performances.
7 December 2021

World Rugby approves changes to laws allowing players to switch nationalities

World Rugby has decided to make a change to the international eligibility rules which will allow players from switching nationalities.
24 November 2021

France, Wales make progress in World Rugby Rankings

France and Wales have made progress in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of international fixtures played last weekend.
22 November 2021

South Africa return to number one position in World Rugby Rankings

South Africa have reclaimed the number one position in the World Rugby Rankings following their win over Scotland in the recently concluded fixture at Murrayfield.
17 November 2021

Maro Itoje, Antoine Dupont among nominees for World Rugby Men's Player of the Year Award

The World Rugby has unveiled the nominees for the 2021 Awards with Maro Itoje, Antonie Dupont among nominees for the Men's Player of the Year Award.
15 November 2021