Big jumps and falls on the line in the Six Nations
This weekend’s Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship promises to shake up the World Rugby rankings. Three of…
Fans’ fury at Rugby World Cup seat presale – The Irish Times
World Rugby has urged patience for those applying for tickets for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after many…
Was Thomas Ramos’ ‘juggling’ catch a fair mark?
In the 66th minute of the Six Nations match between France and Ireland, a law definition change that…
Ex-ref boss calls for World Rugby law ‘to be voted down’
Former referee boss for the IRFU Owen Doyle has taken aim at the law trials in one particular…
Scrum easy to officiate after ex-All Blacks guru’s selfless work
Former All Blacks scrum coach Mike Cron has been hailed for his ‘cleaning up’ of the set-piece, making…
Ex-Irish ref boss’ warning to World Rugby over ‘growing culture of abuse’
Former Test referee Owen Doyle insists that more top level referees will depart rugby if the game does…
Ben Smith tasked to improve skill after World Rugby law tweak All Blacks struggled with
Legendary All Blacks full-back Ben Smith has weighed in on World Rugby’s law tweak that removed escorts. During…
‘All Blacks have abdicated as World Rugby innovators with Scott Robertson’s sacking’
The All Blacks have ‘abdicated’ the throne as World Rugby’s innovators with the sacking of head coach Scott…
Hong Kong’s sevens heartbreak as World Rugby meddling plunges beaten city team into void
Hong Kong have suffered more rugby sevens heartbreak, surrendering a late lead to lose 24-19 to Canada in…
Ex-ref boss warns World Rugby over law changes after World Cup ‘havoc’
Former Irish referee boss Owen Doyle has warned World Rugby against tinkering too much with the laws, particularly…
World Rugby ‘needs a strong’ England, it ‘benefits everyone’
Former British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton believes that a strong England team benefits rugby as a…
Changes to rugby’s laws need widespread buy-in, not more haste – The Irish Times
When David Cameron decided that a vote on the UK’s membership of the European Union would be a…