Rugby Union News

Newly re-elected World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has revealed plans for a new global tournament which could lead to two consecutive months of international action. Beaumont is keen to …

Insiders are confident that Bill Beaumont’s re-election as chairman of World Rugby will not hinder Australia’s chances of hosting the 2027 World Cup nor cash-strapped RA’s hopes of securing a …

Sir Bill Beaumont has fought off competition from Agustin Pichot to be re-elected as the World Rugby chairman for a second term. Beaumont won a slim 28-23 majority in the …

South Africa’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus says the buck will continue to stop with him despite the appointment of a Jacques Nienaber as the new coach of the world …

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has backed calls for a drastic Super Rugby shake-up, saying a trans-Tasman competition would be a “great product”. The coach on Friday said a July return …

New Zealand Rugby has announced a loss for the last financial year and forecast a decline in revenue of 70 per cent for 2020 in further grim news for the …

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is dismayed World Rugby has never apologised for the refereeing decision that snatched victory over the British and Irish Lions from his grasp. Hansen …

RUGBY UNION’S TEST OF THE CENTURY TRY BREAKDOWN 2nd minute – Tana Umaga pounces on a loose Chris Latham pass and scampers 40m. NZ 7-0. 4min – Jonah Lomu breaks …

To fully appreciate the greatness of the Wallabies era of 20 years ago, Stirling Mortlock says look no further than their defeat in rugby’s ‘Test of the Century’. To this …

The Rugby Union Players Association says it can learn from the NRL’s ambitious competition restart plans but won’t be pushing for a similar deadline. RUPA, led by chief executive and …

Wallabies great Tim Horan has called for Pacific Island nations to be part of a new-look Super Rugby model, with their teams based out of cities in Australia and New …

Glasgow head coach Dave Rennie remains “very committed” to taking charge of Australia despite major disappointment over the sudden departure of the woman who appointed him. Reports claimed Rennie could …

Agustin Pichot has vowed to jolt World Rugby out of “copy and paste mode” if he manages to unseat chairman Sir Bill Beaumont next month, with online video game Fortnite …

Rugby Union Players Association boss Justin Harrison says plans from former Test captains for reinvigorating rugby in Australia aren’t a “magic formula” to cure the troubled code. Harrison and incoming …

While talks continue at Rugby Australia, Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels says his Super Rugby team are hanging out for a play date and will need three weeks training once …

New Zealand Rugby has launched a review of its entire Super Rugby model, fuelling further speculation the competition structure of the last 25 years could undergo a significant overhaul. While …

Ten’s outgoing chief executive has reportedly lashed Rugby Australia over the circumstances of Raelene Castle’s resignation as Optus signalled an intention to further delay talks on a new broadcast deal. …

A Rugby Australia board member and one of the group of disgruntled former Wallabies captains are set to meet on Monday, as the troubled code tries to find unity. The …