6,011 articles tagged "rugby"
Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle is battling to keep hold of her job, according to reports by Australian media. This comes following a difficult period for rugby in Australia, which was compounded by
The Fiji Rugby Union is disappointed and will not condone Fiji Rugby international players who do not follow the self-isolation rule when they arrive in the country. This follows the announcement that two Fiji Rugb
The Highlanders are the first Super Rugby side forced into cutting staff pay, as the global sport continues to reel from the effects of coronavirus. With the five New Zealand Super Rugby sides largely reliant on mo
World Rugby boss Sir Bill Beaumont has warned every nation will suffer from the fallout of the global coronavirus crisis. Beaumont has asked all member countries' governments to help keep the game afloat, as COVID-
All Blacks legend Carlos Spencer hasn't lost any of his skills in retirement. Hurricanes Assistant Coach Spencer, who is in lockdown with his family in New Zealand, showed off his pinpoint accuracy in a TikTok vide
Fijian flyer Semi Radradra and Springboks sensation Cheslin Kolbe are the last two players standing in a worldwide fan vote to determine the planet's best wing. Punters worldwide hit the polls on Rugbypass's Facebo
Eddie Jones has agreed to a contract extension as coach of the England rugby team until the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Jones took the coaching job in 2015 after the Rugby World Cup and has won 42 of his 54 mat
The New Zealand Rugby Union confirms that the five Kiwi Super Rugby teams will be given NZ$250,000 each for the next three months ensuring that the organisations will be in the best position for when sport resumes after
Rugby Australia has announced that it will stand down 75% of its staff for three months. Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle confirmed in a statement that three-quarters of the administration would be stood down fro
USA Rugby has decided to file for bankruptcy because of its financial problems which have been intensified by the coronavirus shutdown. TVNZ reports that the loss of membership dues, and sponsorship pullbacks has r
Former Flying Fijians and current Wales Coach Wayne Pivac has accepted a 25 % pay cut as part of a Welsh Rugby Union cost-cutting initiative aimed at protecting long-term jobs during the coronavirus crisis. Stuff.
The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s Team Coach Gareth Baber says the postponement of tournaments in the HSBC World 7s Series has given them the opportunity and time for their injured players to recover well. Few pla
Fiji Rugby CEO John O’Connor says Fiji 7s coach Gareth Baber has shown interest in continuing in the position to the Olympic Games in July next year. Baber was appointed in October 2016 and his contract is expect
National Rugby League clubs will get approximately AUD$2.5 million from Australian Rugby League Commission to survive if the competition does not resume this year. The Commission has guaranteed a three months fundi
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle has announced that she will take a 50% pay cut worth over AUS$400,000 as the game's governing body reported a provisional AUS$9.4 million deficit for 2019. Castle refused to put a
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has confirmed pay cuts are on the horizon for New Zealand rugby players, but can't yet reveal the extent to which their back pockets will be hit. In line with the sports scene worldw
England prop Joe Marler is on the verge of quitting rugby. The Daily Mail is reporting that the loosehead is questioning if he wants to return to the game after the backlash over a high-profile indiscretion during
England rugby coach Eddie Jones is rallying the nation behind Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the fight against Coronavirus. Jones earlier confirmed that he had taken a pay cut in excess of 25 per cent. The Ru
As New Zealand Rugby prepares to take a Coronavirus financial hit that will eat a big chunk out of their near $100 million in reserves, the All Blacks have taken the lead with significant pay-cuts already agreed to and
Fiji Rugby Union has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Fiji Kava,to ensure that Fiji Rugby gains access to premium kava supply which will be used to support physical and mental recovery. FRU Chief Exe
