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World Rugby moves to aid the flow of the game by trialing limits on non-playing personnel

The World Rugby Council has approved a global trial limiting the opportunity for non-playing personnel to enter the field of play during a match. Operational for all competitions and stand-alone matches...

Ireland confirm November Tests

Andy Farrell’s Ireland will take on World Champions South Africa this November as the Springboks play in Dublin for the first time in five years as part of the 2022 Autumn Nations Series at Aviva...

"We have been deceived" - President of the Spanish Federation speaks on 2023 RWC disqualification

The president of the Spanish Federation, Alfonso Feijoo, has spoken after seeing Spain out of the World Cup after qualifying 23 years later.     Spain had qualified for the Rugby...

Spain disqualified from Rugby World Cup 2023

Spain have been disqualified for a second Rugby World Cup in a row.   Spain had qualified for the Rugby World Cup in France as the winners of Europe 2. They were set to feature in Pool B along with South...

Ireland to Face All Blacks in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington in July

New Zealand Rugby have confirmed the dates, venues and kick-off times for Ireland’s three Tests in July. Andy Farrell’s Ireland Squad will tour for the first time since he officially...

Springboks to prepare for the next World Cup in Toulon

The Springboks have selected Toulon as their base for the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2023 in France, with the team set to be based in Paris for their third pool match against Ireland in at the...

World Rugby announces international match official appointments

World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the men’s 15s internationals to be played in June and July.     A total of 22 match officials representing nine nations...

World Rugby to examine potential breach of World Rugby Regulation 8 by Spain

World Rugby are convening an independent committee to examine whether Spain have breached player eligibility rules during the Rugby Europe Championship.     In a statement, World Rugby wrote:      "World...

France and Georgia move up World Rugby Men’s Rankings

France have replaced New Zealand in second place in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.     With a third of a rating point earned for their 25-13 Grand Slam-winning victory over...

Rugby Rewind: Spain Qualify for the Rugby World Cup!