James While 28 Apr 2026 The Springbok export: A decade of South African-born Test rugby players and the biggest single beneficiary The Springboks have fielded 100 per cent homegrown rosters, while the ecosystem has quietly produced over 30 Test careers for rival nations. South Africa
Jared Wright 27 Apr 2026 France’s ploy to amplify its voice in ‘international discussions’ and propose new law trial to World Rugby The FFR and LNR have ended an eight-year law trial after it produced "no significant improvement". France
Jared Wright 27 Apr 2026 French rugby ‘reiterates desire’ to block World Rugby’s controversial law trial from becoming permanent and ‘actively advocates’ alternative French rugby promises to fight the permanent implementation on World Rugby's controversial law trial. France
Liam Heagney 21 Apr 2026 Ex-refs boss blasts World Rugby trial as ‘abject failure’ and calls out ‘chumminess’ that ‘serves no purpose at all’ Former IRFU referees boss Owen Doyle has called on World Rugby to rescind its global trial of not calling crooked lineout throws. Internationals
Jared Wright 20 Apr 2026 ‘World Rugby needs to step in’ as All Blacks great argues that New Zealand Rugby shouldn’t be expected to bankroll Moana Pasifika Three former All Blacks backs have weighed in on the demise of Moana Pasifika. Moana Pasifika
Jared Wright 17 Apr 2026 All Blacks legend: If World Rugby keeps their heads in the clouds we’ll all be playing league Michael Jones calls for change to capture the Pacific public's attention and grow the game. New Zealand
Jared Wright 15 Apr 2026 World Rugby and NZ Rugby ‘responsible’ for Moana Pasifika’s ‘devastating’ demise: ‘Absolute setback for the game’ NZ Rugby and World Rugby have been blamed for Moana Pasifika's disbandment at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Moana Pasifika
Colin Newboult 08 Apr 2026 Ex-ref boss insists World Rugby review into TMO ‘cannot come soon enough’ in wake of ‘leading contender’ for ‘poorest decision’ There were a few controversial calls at the weekend, but the ex-referee boss was left fuming by one particular decision. Internationals
Colin Newboult 28 Mar 2026 World Rugby chief weighs up Eddie Jones’ ‘really interesting’ referee proposal as officiating needs to be ‘tidied up’ Eddie Jones has suggested a way in which they can get rid of the officiating inconsistency at the top level. Internationals
Louis Chapman Coombe 13 Mar 2026 World Rugby issue statement as Georgia rocked by Anti-Doping sanctions The news comes just days before Georgia's Rugby Europe Championship final. Georgia
Jared Wright 12 Mar 2026 World Rugby rankings: England’s opportunity to reclaim the north’s top spot as record-highs await Scotland and Georgia England can finish the Six Nations in the same position on the World Rugby rankings as they started it, as the tournament's highest-ranked team. Internationals
Jared Wright 12 Mar 2026 Nigel Owens: Why Maro Itoje’s yellow card was a ‘straightforward’ decision after World Rugby’s message to referees Nigel Owens weighs in on Maro Itoje's yellow card and shares World Rugby's message to referees. Home page
Jared Wright 07 Mar 2026 Latest World Rugby rankings: The impact of England’s shock first-ever defeat to Italy and Scotland’s stunning win How the shock results in round four of the Six Nations has impacted the World Rugby rankings. Six Nations
Jared Wright 05 Mar 2026 World Rugby announce ANOTHER Six Nations referee change due to Middle East ‘disruption’ World Rugby have been forced to make a change to the officials for the final round of the Six Nations. Six Nations
Jared Wright 03 Mar 2026 Ex-Irish boss’ ‘grateful’ verdict on World Rugby summit but predicts Bomb Squads’ legality will be raised while one law ‘remains a concern’ Owen Doyle is pleased that no law changes have occurred following World Rugby's Shape of the Game summit. Internationals
Jared Wright 03 Mar 2026 Rassie Erasmus’ verdict on World Rugby meeting return after being ‘banned’ Rassie Erasmus issues his verdict on World Rugby's Shape of the Game meeting. South Africa
Jared Wright 03 Mar 2026 Their ‘job is hard enough’ as ex-Irish ref boss warns Super Rugby that there is ‘little point’ in playing a different game after World Rugby outcome Owen Doyle warns that Super Rugby Pacific's law trials could be detrimental for officials and players. Internationals
Jared Wright 03 Mar 2026 SA Rugby boss: Why New Zealand and South Africa may never host a Rugby World Cup again SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer doubts that the Rugby World Cup will return to South Africa or New Zealand. Rugby World Cup
Colin Newboult 02 Mar 2026 Eddie Jones fumes at ‘joke’ World Rugby conference which was ‘a waste of time’ Eddie Jones felt the World Rugby Shape of the Game conference was a pointless event. Internationals
Jared Wright 27 Feb 2026 World Rugby bigwig rubbishes ‘depowering’ the scrum claims as governing body won’t ‘dumb down’ the game World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson has rubbished claims of an attempt to depower scrums. Internationals
Jared Wright 27 Feb 2026 World Rugby confirm ‘universal agreement’ over law changes following Shape of the Game summit World Rugby have issued a statement following the conclusion of the Shape of the Game summit. Internationals
Jared Wright 26 Feb 2026 New Zealand and Australia rally to replace ‘scrums with mauls’ at World Rugby Shape of the Game summit Australia and New Zealand are moving to further depower the scrum according to French officials at the World Rugby summit. Internationals
Colin Newboult 26 Feb 2026 Ex-Irish ref boss doubles down on calls to ‘disoblige’ World Rugby boss after ‘wondrous’ England v Ireland spectacle There has been some wonderful rugby on show during the opening three rounds of the Six Nations. Six Nations
Jared Wright 26 Feb 2026 World Rugby Shape of the Game: Two clear factions emerge as France and South Africa fight for rugby’s ‘traditional values’ France and South Africa have reportedly joined forces to challenge Australia and New Zealand at the World Rugby Shape of the Game summit. Internationals
Jared Wright 25 Feb 2026 New Zealand hold firm on global calendar debate that ‘doesn’t work’ as South Africa don’t have a ‘compelling case’ South Africa haven't made a compelling case to move the Rugby Championship according to NZRPA's boss who warns Australia of the impact it will have on Super Rugby Pacific. Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 22 Feb 2026 Nigel Owens’ position on law tweak that Springboks coaches believe makes rugby ‘safer’ Nigel Owens has weighed in on the debate. Internationals
Jared Wright 21 Feb 2026 Latest World Rugby rankings: The impact of Ireland’s shock win as Wales fall after heartbreaking defeat The latest World Rugby rankings following Saturday's Six Nations results. Six Nations
Jared Wright 20 Feb 2026 World Rugby rankings: How the top 10 could look after this weekend’s Six Nations action This weekend's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship promises to shake up the World Rugby rankings. Six Nations
Jared Wright 17 Feb 2026 ‘Absolutely no need for change’ – Ex-referee urges top unions to ‘disoblige’ World Rugby boss Owen Doyle wants unions to work against World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson who wants to make swift changes to the game's lawbook. Internationals
Jared Wright 17 Feb 2026 Law discussion: Why arguments for Craig Casey’s yellow card stink of bias Dissecting Craig Casey's yellow card against Italy in the Six Nations after Andy Farrell calls for 'cleaning up' of the head contact process. Ireland
