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
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World Rugby confirms new international men’s competition to launch in 2024
A new annual men’s 15s competition involving Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga and USA will launch in 2024, reaffirming World Rugby’s commitment to increasing global competitiveness on the road to Rugby World Cups in Australia (2027) and USA (2031). World Rugby committed to increasing competitiveness, value and reach of the
All Blacks named for Rugby World Cup semifinal against Argentina
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have announced the team to take on Argentina in Friday’s Rugby World Cup semifinal in Paris. The selectors have made two personnel changes and one positional switch to the team that took part in last week’s quarterfinal. Samuel Whitelock and Brodie
All Blacks named for Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against Ireland
All Blacks named to play Uruguay in Lyon
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
All Blacks named for Rugby World Cup pool match against Italy in Lyon
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team for Friday’s Rugby World Cup pool match against Italy in Lyon. The All Blacks will welcome back four players from injury and likely celebrate a special individual milestone for Test appearances. Both teams have everything to play
NZL 71-3 NAM: New Zealand score 11 tries to brush aside Namibia
Boks demolish 14-man All Blacks at Twickenham
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
South Africa v New Zealand – teams and prediction
PREVIEW: Just 80 minutes stand between South Africa and the start of their World Cup title defence. However, the quality of the opposition at Twickenham on Friday, New Zealand, could make the next fortnight a painful period. With the All Blacks’ convincing 35-20 Rugby Championship win in Auckland last month still fresh