Vaccine key in rugby context
World Rugby boss Bill Beaumont says a vaccine for Covid-19 would be important for the game to resume with ‘absolute confidence’.
Top 14, Premiership demand input in shaping of Test calendar
The governing bodies of professional rugby in France and England have asked World Rugby to be involved in drawing up the calendar of post-coronavirus international matches.
Beaumont to hand Japan tier-1 status
World Rugby is set to certify Japan as a tier-one rugby nation following the Brave Blossoms successful run at the 2019 World Cup.
World Rugby elections kick off
Voting for World Rugby’s next chairman began on Monday as incumbent Bill Beaumont faces competition from Agustin Pichot.
Pichot challenges Beaumont to debate
World Rugby chairman candidate Agustin Pichot says he is open to the idea of a debate of manifestos with opponent Bill Beaumont.
Controversial Fiji boss resigns
Fiji Rugby Union chairman Francis Kean has stepped down from his position – forfeiting his nomination for the World Rugby executive committee – amid accusations of homophobia and racism.
Rugby revolution is overdue
World Rugby needs a leader with the vision and drive to bring the hemispheres together for the benefit of the global game, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Italy backs Beaumont for World Rugby re-election
The Italian Rugby Federation has publicly announced its support for Bill Beaumont in his bid for re-election of chairman of World Rugby.
Gold backs Pichot for World Rugby top job
Former Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold has thrown his support behind Agustin Pichot in his bid to become World Rugby chairman.
Pichot bids for World Rugby top job
Agustin Pichot has announced on Sunday that he will run against incumbent Bill Beaumont to become the new chairman of World Rugby.
