It might not so much be the where, it could be as much the what, why, and when. Because now that Brett Gosper – CEO of World Rugby – has gone to the NFL, important questions on direction, motivation, and its political desires are raised. His term was not a poor one. In fact, two […] READ MORE
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2021 Sevens World Series Coronavirus casualty: Aus/NZ legs canceled
The 2021 Sevens World Series has succumbed to yet more Coronavirus casualties, resulting in the Australia and New Zealand legs being canceled by World Rugby. After the Dubai and Capetown legs had been canceled, the news that World Rugby has withdrawn scheduling of the Pacific round is disappointing. To both competing nations, organizers but most […] READ MORE
Time for World Rugby to make an effort for the Game’s Sake
During recent controversies within the game, many have called for a review of how the sport is governed. It is time for World Rugby to make an effort for the game's sake, as Francisco Isaac follws up his essay on Rugby Europe and the need for positive change in rugby administration READ MORE
New Simplified Rugby Union Rule Book: 2018 Version
Changes to the Rugby Union Rule Book will be introduced globally on 1 January, after it received approval at the World Rugby Council this week. World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper has championed the reduced edition, which will be the ‘2018 version’ of a charter that has been standing since 1870. World Rugby CEO @brettgosper explains […] READ MORE
France Victorious in Bid to Host 2023 Rugby World Cup
News that France had been victorious in the results of a ballot vote by World Rugby council members, came as a surprise to many. The process had been presumed to follow the official recommendation of South Africa–but that was upended by the French delegation, as now they will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. With […] READ MORE
RWC2015 Profit and Loss Report Better Than Projected
While it may seem an eternity ago, the financial results from the Rugby World Cup 2015 are in–and the news is good for World Rugby. Record earnings will ensure that the RWC2015 Profit and Loss Report will see more reinvestment back into the game. The figures were released by World Rugby Chief Financial Officer Robert […] READ MORE