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Bernard Lapasset, world rugby chief and driving force behind Paris Olympics, dies

Paris (AFP) - Bernard Lapasset, former president of rugby union's governing body and the driving force behind Paris' successful 2024 Olympic bid, has died.He was 75.

AFP

Ruby Tui: New Zealand Black Ferns star to play Premier Rugby Sevens in US

World Cup and Olympic champion will compete in multi-city professional event climaxing in Washington DC in August

The Guardian - US

Today's rugby headlines as out-of-favour Wales international gets World XV call from Steve Hansen

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Wales Online

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Rugby chief promises end to lopsided World Cup draws

London (AFP) - World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has said draws for future Rugby World Cups will be better balanced following complaints about the lopsided format of this year's edition in France.

AFP

Saracens centre Duncan Taylor hit with three-week ban but CAN return for Premiership semi-final

Scotland international needs to complete World Rugby’s tackle school initiative to lessen his suspension

Evening Standard

Tonight's rugby news as new Welsh revelation signs and Scotland star quits to become airline pilot

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Wales Online

Ellis Genge banned after dangerous tackle on England team-mate

The prop will miss Gallagher Premiership games against Exeter and Gloucester

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Martin Hannan: SRU’s new tackle height rule is right move but will not be painless

There will be a trial period starting next season for a new tackle height at every level of rugby below the two full-time professional clubs and the…

The National (Scotland)

Today's rugby news as new TMO bunker system may see card review trial in Test matches before World Cup

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Wales Online

Japan wants to host Rugby World Cup again in 2035

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan wants to host the World Cup again as early as 2035, the country's rugby union chief said, potentially bringing it back to Asia for a second time.

AFP

Lower tackling trial set to divide community rugby union

Darwin's grand final day in 2023 brings balloons, banners, hot chips and mid-strength beer like those that preceded it, the celebrations marking the conclusion of another campaign — but the date may ultimately be remembered as the end of an era.

ABC News

Rugby bosses consider orange cards at World Cup to stop games being wrecked by controversy that dogged Six Nations

World Rugby are keen to avoid another backlash similar to England full-back Freddie Steward's red card in the Six Nations

Wales Online

‘Orange cards’ being considered for World Cup to allow decisions to be reviewed

The idea is to speed up the game by reducing on-field replays and also to deal with contentious calls such as Freddie Steward’s dismissal last month.

The Independent UK

Nigel Owens won't be accepting South Africa World Cup job offer

The Springboks wanted the legendary referee to join their coaching set-up ahead of their World Cup defence later this year

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Martin Hannan: World Rugby should start fund for players with brain damage

News that 378 ex-professional rugby union, rugby league and football players are now suing the various governing bodies down south was not unexpected

Daily Mirror

Hundreds of former rugby and football stars start £300m brain injury compensation lawsuit

The case has been brought against the sports' respective governing bodies with former stars of rugby league, rugby union and football citing a negligence towards potential brain injuries

The Independent UK

Dafydd James reveals dementia diagnosis as brain injury claim group grows to 380

The former Wales and British and Irish Lions star has joined the player lawsuit.

AAP

New call-ups Schoupp, Flook look to learn Wallabies way

Brumbies prop Blake Schoupp and Queensland centre Josh Flook are among the new Wallabies call-ups looking forward to taking their first steps under Eddie Jones.

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Wales Online

Rassie Erasmus reveals why he wants Nigel Owens for World Cup saying he can resolve Springboks' 'aggressive' reputation

World champions South Africa want Nigel's famed communication skills and legendary refereeing expertise to help them defend title

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as popular Welsh star reveals he'll need full-time care within a decade over dementia diagnosis

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

The Guardian - AU

AFL acknowledges link between head trauma and CTE, in submission to Senate concussion inquiry

League ‘supports and adopts’ recent statements from US which accept association between head impacts and neurodegenerative disease

Wales Online

Why this is the most important Six Nations in the history of Wales Women as World Cup lifeline on the table

Finishing third in the 2023 Women's Six Nations would secure Wales a place in the top tier of the new WXV tournament and could act as a World Cup qualification insurance policy

Wales Online

Sir Clive Woodward warns rugby is in 'meltdown' and facing World Cup 'madness' after Freddie Steward red card furore

"The decision to show Steward red was one of the worst I’ve seen" - Woodward

Wales Online

Wales legend predicts World Cup final, how Gatland's men will fare and tips Ireland to flop

Wales and Lions great Graham Price looks ahead to the World Cup and forecasts which two sides will make the final

AFP

Madrid to host revamped World Rugby Sevens finale

Madrid (AFP) - Madrid's Metropolitano stadium will host a revamped World Rugby Sevens Series grand final from next season, the sport's governing body announced on Tuesday.

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