2,179 articles tagged "rugby-union"
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont believes a unified approach to tackling the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic can help his sport create a new international structure. Plans for a two-tier Nations Champi
All Blacks great Dan Carter has been linked to a move to Major League Rugby in the United States. Stuff.co.nz reports this follows his announcement he is quitting the Japanese scene where he won a title for the Kob
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has admitted he wasn't ready for his first national coaching job with a Wales team which could have beaten the All Blacks but for a forward pass and a decent dollop of self-belief.
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has been rated the worst goalkicker in international rugby in the past five years. This was stated by South African website goalkickers.co.za. While it's no secret the talented
New Zealand Rugby have revealed All Blacks star Sam Whitelock could make a surprise return to the Crusaders should any form of Super Rugby take place this year. A strong candidate to become Kieran Read’s successor a
The operators of Forsyth Barr Stadium have been forced to slash staffing levels in half as a result of the coronavirus crisis and loss of All Blacks and Highlanders fixtures. Dunedin Venues Management Limited, whi
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont feels it’s a “distinct possibility†the Test rugby calendar could be scrapped this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The governing body announced on Thursday it was
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has revealed that three members of his squad were struck down by coronavirus but have subsequently recovered. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc throughout the world and Pivac said his team wer
Rugby World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has backed Agustin Pichot's bid to challenge Sir Bill Beaumont for the role of the chairman of World Rugby. Former Argentinian skipper Pichot will challenge Beaumont
Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry has called for a completely fresh approach to both the Rugby Championship and Super Rugby, including promotion/relegation, and teams from Fiji, Japan and the United States.
World Rugby has announced details of a dedicated COVID-19 relief strategy aimed at supporting the game and mitigating the overall impact of the pandemic on the sport. Underpinned by a relief fund of approximately US$1
New Zealand's top rugby players have agreed to have their incomes slashed as NZ Rugby counters the financial issues created by the Covid-19 pandemic. NZ Rugby and the New Zealand Rugby Players Association have agre
Australian rugby players who are top earners have volunteered to take pay cuts of more than 65 percent to protect their lower-paid teammates while the game rides out the coronavirus shutdown. Stuff.co.nz reports tha
Fiji Rugby Union Chairman Francis Kean is one of the eight people nominated for the seven available positions on the World Rugby Executive Committee. World Rugby confirms that Kean was nominated and proposed by the
Rugby in New Zealand has received a multi-million dollar payout under the New Zealand’s Government wage subsidy scheme. Super Rugby teams, regional rugby unions, and New Zealand Rugby have claimed a combined tota
World Rugby Vice Chairman Augustin Pichot believes now is a good time to assess the value of introducing Japan and Fiji to a new-look Rugby Championship. Pichot has announced he will challenge England's Bill Beaumo
Bill Beaumont is fighting back, releasing his vision for the election battle with Agustin Pichot to be World Rugby chairman. Incumbent Beaumont, the former England lock, is even promising an independent review of t
Former Argentinian halfback Agustin Pichot has made a late dart at becoming the new boss of World Rugby. Pichot is challenging incumbent chairman Bill Beaumont, promising to shake up the 'old boys' club. In hi
Rugby Australia and Rugby Union Players' Association are still yet to agree on a player pay deal after a critical meeting yesterday. The two parties met for upwards of three hours as they attempted to bridge the ga
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle says she will get another 15% pay cut from her AUD815,000 annual salary. Castle had already taken a 50% cut, but yesterday she revealed that she was taking another 15% off. F
