World Rugby

New Zealanders avoid prosecution for online abuse of referees during the World Cup

NZ Police have decided not to file charges against fans who abused referees during the Rugby World Cup.

Loose Pass: ‘Sharp-eyed’ Austin Healey v TMOs and depowering scrums

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with a rough weekend for the TMO and the latest instalment of the scrum debate…

World Rugby reveal plans to depower scrums and close ‘Dupont Law’ loophole

World Rugby have revealed plans to outlaw the 'croc roll' and make amendments around scrums and 'Dupont Law'.

World Rugby plan to rollout ‘global trial’ of controversial 20-minute red card in disciplinary shake-up

Rugby's governing body has unveiled a comprehensive phased plan aimed at 'enhancing rugby's global appeal' which includes a 20-minute red card global trial.

World rankings: Italy equal all-time high, Wales hit a record low after the Six Nations

Contrasting news for Italy and Wales following the weekend's Six Nations action.

World rankings permutations: How Six Nations Super Saturday could shake up the top 10

Check out what the top 10 of the World Rugby rankings could look like after the final Six Nations weekend.

SANZAAR pushing ‘hard’ to implement controversial law ahead of World Rugby vote

A controversial law, which is being heavily backed by SANZAAR, is going to a vote in May.

World rankings: Italy’s famous win elevates them above Wallabies for the first time

Italy’s win over Scotland at the weekend takes them above the Wallabies for the first time since the world rankings were introduced in 2003.

Sir Steve Hansen slams World Rugby’s approach to improve the game

Sir Steve Hansen has slammed World Rugby after the global governing's recommendations in a bid to speed up the game and enhance fan experience.

World rankings: All Blacks could end Ireland’s 13-month reign at the summit, Fiji have chance to make history

The world ranking permutations ahead of the Rugby World Cup warm-up matches, with Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa all battling for top spot.

World rankings: Wales equal their lowest-ever position after loss to England

Saturday's loss to England proved costly for Wales as they have dropped down to 10th spot in the world rankings, which equals their lowest-ever position.

World Rankings: The latest standings after the completion of the Six Nations and Georgia winning the Rugby Europe Championship

The latest world rankings and how the Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship impacted the rankings during the tournaments.

World Rankings: Scotland move above England to equal all-time high

The latest World Rugby rankings update following the opening weekend of the Six Nations, with Scotland on the rise.