World Cup format set for shake up
World Rugby is reportedly considering expanding the Rugby World Cup, starting from the 2031 edition, as part of their ongoing efforts to promote the global growth of the sport.
World Rugby is reportedly considering expanding the Rugby World Cup, starting from the 2031 edition, as part of their ongoing efforts to promote the global growth of the sport.
The Springbok Women will have an added incentive in their African Cup campaign later this month after World Rugby confirmed on Friday that South Africa will host one of the three exciting new WXV tournaments later this year.
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan is considering a tilt at one of the most powerful jobs in rugby, but could face competition from SA Rugby president Mark Alexander.
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has said draws for future World Cups will be better balanced following complaints about the lopsided format of this year’s edition in France.
SA Rugby bosses and their New Zealand counterparts will reportedly not adhere to a new policy that enforces a kit change for the Springboks and the All Blacks.
World Rugby has announced that the U20 Championship in South Africa in June will serve as a further testing ground for the TMO bunker concept, which the governing body wants to introduce at the World Cup in France.
World Rugby is reportedly discussing a radical red card upgrade system at this year’s World Cup in the wake of England fullback Freddie Steward’s controversial sending off.
Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium will host a revamped World Rugby Sevens Series grand final from next season, the sport’s governing body announced on Tuesday.
Italy head coach Kieran Crowley says he is “sick” of going through World Rugby’s referee protocols, echoing concerns held by Rassie Erasmus, during a post-match rant about the officials in the Six Nations loss to Wales.
SA Rugby will discuss the possible implementation of experimental law changes to lower the height of a legal tackle in amateur rugby, following an announcement by World Rugby.