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Today's rugby news as World Rugby chief defends Ireland over Johnny Sexton HIA call and All Black great slams Scott Robertson

Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby news for Tuesday, August 2

Wales Online

World Rugby CEO: Ireland had a right to pick Johnny Sexton for second test v All Blacks

The veteran no 10 came off for a HIA in the first Test defeat in Eden Park and Ireland boss Andy Farrell was criticised for selecting him for historic Dunedin victory for the tourists

Irish Mirror

Tonight's rugby news as Wales' World Cup opponents blasted by former player in scathing attack

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World Rugby vows not to ‘stand still’ on issue of player welfare

Lawyers for more than 185 players are suing the sport’s governing bodies for allegedly failing to ‘protect players from permanent injury’

The Independent UK

Alan Gilpin: ‘The US plan will benefit from the Eagles being in France’

World Rugby CEO doesn’t think ‘the game needs the US in France next year’ but knows Chile’s win on Saturday underlined the need for serious work before the World Cup comes to America

The Guardian - US

Rugby chiefs extend stand-down time for concussion

Paris (AFP) - Elite rugby players will face an increased minimum period of 12 days on the sidelines under toughened concussion protocols announced by World Rugby on Tuesday.

AFP

Rugby chiefs extend stand-down time for concussions

Paris (AFP) - Elite rugby players will face an increased minimum period of 12 days on the sidelines under toughened concussion protocols announced by World Rugby on Tuesday.

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'No external pressure' on World Rugby to change concussion protocols

Paris (AFP) - World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has said no external groups caused it to change its return to play protocols for concussions that were announced on Tuesday.

AFP

Campaigners say rugby’s concussion stand-down extension ‘long overdue’

Player welfare campaigners have welcomed World Rugby’s decision to extend the minimum stand-down period for most concussed elite-level players to 12 days from 1 July but said it is not the ‘perfect solution’

The Guardian - UK

Today's rugby news as World Cup set to be moved to summer and Wales nearly-man signs for England's best team

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Wales Online

‘Nations Championship’ will not detract from World Cup, claims World Rugby

World Rugby has insisted that the proposed north versus south “Nations Championship” competition – including a grand final between the two hemispheres every two years – will not detract from the prestige of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

First billion dollar World Cup on the horizon, says World Rugby chief

Alan Gilpin says the ‘two biggest growth opportunities’ for the sport are the United States and the women’s game

The Independent UK

Today's rugby headlines as President Joe Biden backs World Cup pledge in game-changing move

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Wales Online

Rugby chiefs considering 20-minute red card global trial

London (AFP) - World Rugby are to examine the possibility of introducing the 20-minute red card as a global law trial.

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The Independent UK

Rugby bosses to consider bringing in 20-minute red card in global trial

England lock Charlie Ewels was sent off after 82 seconds against Ireland in the Guinness Six Nations

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as Springbok coach's wife found dead three years after daughter died at 28

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ABC News

Rugby World Cups in 2027, 2029, chance to revitalise game in Australia, Alan Gilpin says

World Rugby hopes Australian rugby will return to the position of strength it once enjoyed, if the nation hosts the men's and women's Rugby World Cups in 2027 and 2029.

AFP

Australia set to host 2029 women's rugby World Cup after men in 2027

Sydney (AFP) - Australia was Monday named as preferred candidate to host the women's 2029 rugby World Cup, setting it up to go back-to-back with the men's tournament in 2027.

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The Guardian - US

USA on course to be named Rugby World Cup host for 2031 and 2033

World Rugby chief and US bid executives price bid at half-a-billion dollars and say Biden White House will express support

AFP

World Rugby sees $500 mln USA bids as 'essential' for growth

Washington (AFP) - World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin sees a $500 million plan for the United States to host the 2031 men's and 2033 women's World Cups as essential for growing the sport globally.

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