World Rugby

World Rugby announces global relief strategy following pandemic coronavirus

World Rugby has announced a short-term relief in the form of a US$100 million relief fund to help the member unions combat the ongoing financial instability following the pandemic coronavirus.
16 April 2020

No bailout package for SANZAAR countries following pandemic coronavirus - Agustin Pichot

World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot said the governing body will not guarantee a bailout package if any of the Southern Hemisphere team falls out financially following the pandemic coronavirus.
15 April 2020

World Rugby to reinforce breakdown laws post review

World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said the board is set to reinforce a strict enforcement of existing laws instead of introducing new ones.
3 April 2020

World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy cancelled

World Rugby has announced the cancellation of the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship due to the pandemic coronavirus.
21 March 2020

A letter to World Rugby: Referee Existing Laws Before You Consider Creating New Ones

In a time where rugby is at a standstill, Wade Cox has penned a letter to World Rugby about the standard and future of referring.
19 March 2020