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Historic rugby calendar reform to supercharge reach and competitiveness

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The World Rugby Council has approved transformational reform of the global men’s and women’s rugby calendars, a seminal moment for the sport that marks a new era of opportunity, certainty and growth for the game, a fitting finale to its 200th birthday year. Adjustments to World Rugby Regulation 9 underpin

All Blacks named to play Uruguay in Lyon

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All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team for Thursday’s Rugby World Cup pool match against Uruguay in Lyon. Regular captain Sam Cane has returned to the starting side for the final pool game at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax has also been named

The Transformation of Rugby: From Amateur to Professional

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The sport of rugby has undergone a remarkable transformation over the decades, evolving from an amateur pastime played in muddy fields to a professional and highly competitive global phenomenon. This metamorphosis has not only reshaped the game's structure but has also fundamentally altered the way rugby is played, watched and

NZL 71-3 NAM: New Zealand score 11 tries to brush aside Namibia

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TOULOUSE - New Zealand score 11 tries as they recover from an opening loss to France with a comprehensive Pool A victory over Namibia at Stadium de Toulouse. New Zealand put their opening Pool A defeat by France behind them to rattle up 11 tries against Namibia at a wet Stadium

Boks demolish 14-man All Blacks at Twickenham

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MATCH REPORT: The Springboks made a big statement concluding their World Cup preparations with a resounding 35-7 win over the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday. The Springboks scored five tries, through captain Siya Kolisi, wing Kurt-Lee Arendse, hooker Malcolm Marx and replacements Bongi Mbonambi and Kwagga Smith – all converted