World Rugby

New laws in play when Boks host Wales

World Rugby Council has today voted unanimously to adopt five welfare-driven global trials into full law from 1 July, which will feature in the upcoming Test matches.

USA fans cheer on the team before the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between the United States and Tonga at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka on October 13, 2019. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

World Cup to go Down Under, party in the USA

World Rugby have officially confirmed that Australia and the USA will host the two men’s World Cup tournaments in 2027 and 2031 respectively.

World Rugby planning ‘mini World Cup’ for 2026

The Springboks will feature in the premier division of a biennial mini World Cup, according to reports that World Rugby is planning to introduce a global competition in 2026.

Watch: Top 10 Bok tries of the decade

World Rugby has revealed their selection of the best Springbok tries from the 2011, 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cup competitions.

Watch: Faf takes on Smith’s fastest pass record

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk attempts to best All Blacks rival Aaron Smith in World Rugby’s fastest pass challenge.

Rassie: Referees need five pairs of eyes

Rassie Erasmus says World Rugby should introduce two referees as part of a three-point refereeing plan to improve the sport.

Watch: Steyn vs Cipriani in battle of the boot

It’s a clash of goal-kicking accuracy as Vodacom Bulls veteran Morne Steyn faces off against Bath flyhalf Danny Cipriani in a North-vs-South challenge.

Surprise choice to ref Bok opener

Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli will take charge of the Springboks’ opening clash of 2022 – his first Test outside of Europe – when Wales visit South Africa for a three-match series in July.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 02: Caleb Clarke of the Blues (R) is sent off with a red card by referee James Doleman during the round seven Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and the Moana Pasifika at Eden Park on April 02, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand.

URC refs boss unconvinced by 20-minute red card

Tappe Henning, the Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s head of match officials, says World Rugby needs to be cautious when it comes to finding a compromise between the red card and protecting the integrity of having 15 players against 15.

Bryan Habana scores at the 2007 World Cup

Watch: 20 unforgettable World Cup tries

Watch this compilation of 20 World Cup tries that are simply impossible to forget, featuring England’s Jason Robinson, South Africa’s Bryan Habana and Wales’ Shane Williams.