SA-supported Benazzi bids for WR hot seat
Former France captain Abdel Benazzi is one of three candidates put forward to succeed Bill Beaumont as chairman of World Rugby.
Rassie fires back at Bomb Squad swipe
Rassie Erasmus has taken to social media to respond to outgoing World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont’s comments about the Springboks’ Bomb Squad.
Beaumont: Bok Bomb Squad breaking rugby
Outgoing World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has expressed his concern over the growing reliance on substitutions in the modern game, with particular reference to South Africa’s famed “Bomb Squad.”
Watch: Beaumont backs New Zealand’s Super Rugby plans
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont joined Jeff Wilson, Sir John Kirwan and Mils Muliaina on Sky Sports New Zealand’s ‘The Breakdown’, to discuss plans around Test rugby being played later this year before also supporting New Zealand Rugby’s plans to involve the Pacific Islands in a refreshed Super Rugby competition.
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.
