Category: World Rugby

Ultimate Sevens set to bring rugby to the short-form generation

Some of the UK’s most popular sports have realised that if they don’t adapt to changes in society, they’re at risk of losing support in the long run. Cricket is...

Springbok handed 18-month ban for doping offence

Banned. South African rugby has been rocked after Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye was handed an 18-month doping ban. The 27-year-old Lions front rower was informed of the suspension by the...

Japan head coach Eddie Jones banned following explosive outburst

Banned. Former England head coach Eddie Jones has been suspended for four matches by the Japan Rugby Football Union after verbally abusing local match officials during Japan U23’s recent tour...

“He just kept coming” – Sean O’Brien and Jamie Heaslip name the toughest ever back-rows

Back-rowers. When it comes to Irish back-rows, they do not come much tougher than the old combination of Stephen Ferris, Seán O’Brien and Jamie Heaslip. The trio gave Ireland a...

World Rugby completely removes the scrum in “groundbreaking” law change

Groundbreaking. World Rugby have this morning announced one of the most radical law changes in the sport’s history, with scrums set to be entirely removed from the game ahead of...

Vintage Rassie Erasmus as former England coach joins the Springboks

New addition. South Africa have added further depth behind the scenes, with SA Rugby confirming the appointment of Joe Lewis as the Springboks’ new performance analyst. In a vintage move...

IRFU set to poach Australia’s hottest prospect in “life changing” deal

Wanted man. The IRFU are reportedly exploring a move for one of Australia’s most highly-rated young forwards, with Queensland Reds tighthead prop Massimo De Lutiis weighing up what’s been described...

13 Ireland stars selected in list of ‘Top 100’ players in the world right now

The best of the best. Thirteen Irish rugby players have been chosen in a new ranking of the best men’s players of 2025 by rugby news site RugbyPass. The ‘RugbyPass...

James Lowe says what we’re all thinking about the current state of rugby

Confusing. Leinster and Ireland winger James Lowe reckons that rugby is in a “confusing place at the moment,” and it’s hard to disagree with him. The 33-year-old was speaking following...

The Top 20 rugby players in the world have just been named

The best of the best. When it comes to ranking the best rugby players in the world, everyone is going to have a different opinion. You’ll never please everyone, but...