Silver lining for return-to-play protocols
World Rugby has confirmed in its return-to-play guidelines that matches do not have to be played behind closed doors until a vaccine to the Covid-19 pandemic is freely available.
‘Beaumont re-election very disappointing’
The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss Bill Beaumont’s re-election as World Rugby chairman and suggest an opportunity was missed to effect change within the governing body.
Rugby behind closed doors for next 18 months
Medical guidelines released by World Rugby state that matches should be played behind closed doors until a vaccine for the Covid-19 pandemic exists.
Hansen grim about non-apology for ref blunder
Steve Hansen is dismayed that World Rugby never apologised for the refereeing decision that potentially cost the All Blacks a series victory over the British & Irish Lions in 2017.
Rugby’s Olympic slot under threat
Rugby is facing the shocking prospect of being dumped from the Olympics in the wake of the homophobic scandal that has rocked World Rugby.
World Rugby elections kick off
Voting for World Rugby’s next chairman began on Monday as incumbent Bill Beaumont faces competition from Agustin Pichot.
Pichot challenges Beaumont to debate
World Rugby chairman candidate Agustin Pichot says he is open to the idea of a debate of manifestos with opponent Bill Beaumont.
Six Nations bad boys free to play
Joe Marler, Manu Tuilagi and Mohamed Haouas have been cleared to play as soon as the season resumes after a secret Six Nations disciplinary review permitted them to serve their bans during the coronavirus shutdown.
Players key to global season structure
World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot says the players would ultimately determine the length and structure of a potential global season. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Pichot: Global season a ‘no-brainer’
World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot tells JON CARDINELLI why the game and indeed the mindset of its chief decision-makers have to change sooner rather than later.
