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The Latest Breaking News from World Rugby

Italy v Ireland referee Mike Adamson, the official who left Nigel Owens baffled with controversial call

The Scot was criticised after awarding a dubious try in Wales' Six Nations clash with England last year

Wales Online

Paul Grayson column: Out-of-date World Cup draw makes rugby a laughing stock

'It should be the least predictable tournament we've known, yet with World Rugby insisting on the draw being made three years ago we finds ourselves with the sport’s top five nations together in the same half. A complete nonsense'

Daily Mirror

All talk about the Women's Game

A new sports talk show made for women, by women, makes its debut on Sky this week, hoping to capitalise on the nation's zeal for the world champion Black Ferns. Suzanne McFadden writes.

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Major League Rugby returns for season six – with US game at a crossroads

Utah chief executive bullish about prospects despite men’s Eagles’ World Cup failure and an ever-shifting landscape

The Guardian - US

New World Rugby rankings leave Wales and Gatland on brink of nadir against England

Wales' shocking start to the 2023 Six Nations is reflected in the world ranking situation

Wales Online

Ireland defeat France 32-19 in instant Six Nations classic in Dublin

The match between the two highest-ranked teams in world rugby lived up to its billing

Wales Online

New World Rugby rankings see Scotland reach highest ever position as Wales cast further adrift

There have been some big changes following the opening weekend of the Six Nations

Wales Online

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England accused of 'illegal' scrum ahead of Six Nations opener with Scotland

New England coach Steve Borthwick takes charge for the first time on Saturday as his side taken on Scotland in their opening 2023 Six Nations game at Twickenham

Daily Mirror

Beaumont says 'high profile' brings more scrutiny to rugby

Tokyo (AFP) - World Rugby chief Bill Beaumont said Friday the sport's "high profile" means it is coming under more scrutiny than ever before, with a series of scandals rocking Europe's elite teams.

AFP

Wales v Ireland head to head ratings as Gatland's men measure up to world's best

It's a major test for Warren Gatland's players as they open their Six Nations campaign

Wales Online

RFU’s Bill Sweeney facing calls to resign over tackle height rule-change debacle

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is facing calls to resign over the shambolic handling of the decision to lower the tackle height at community level

The Guardian - UK

RFU to press ahead with lowering tackle height but apologises for ‘anger’ caused

‘We fully acknowledge we got the engagement wrong, and we are truly sorry,’ the RFU said.

The Independent UK

Tonight's rugby news as World Rugby issue statement on tackle height plans and English bosses apologise

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

World Rugby won’t lower tackle heights in elite game until 2027 at the earliest

Global rugby chiefs will monitor trials in community game before changing rules for professionals

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The Independent UK

Bernard Laporte set to resign as French rugby president after corruption charge

Former France men’s coach Laporte is appealing after being found guilty of corruption in December

The Guardian - UK

Rugby union split with lowered tackle height ruling set for elite game

The legal tackle height is set to be lowered at professional level despite the current backlash to the Rugby Football Union’s waist high law change among amateurs, in a move that will send shockwaves through the sport

Wales Online

Rugby tackle laws to change at all levels everywhere in seismic move

World Rugby are set to follow the RFU's lead, with WalesOnline understanding that other home unions will likely announce changes soon

The Guardian - UK

Premiership Rugby to test shot clock in weekend fixtures

The Premiership has announced plans to test new shot-clock technology for the first time this weekend

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How the rugby world reacted to Scotland's trans player ban

THE Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) has provoked controversy after banning transgender women from playing contact rugby, as the debate continues on how…

AFP

Owen Farrell wants England to lead way on rugby safety

London (AFP) - Owen Farrell, who completed a ban for a dangerous tackle just in time for the Six Nations, wants England to lead the way in making rugby safer.

Wales Online

The exile hunter: Unsung talent spotter tasked with finding Warren Gatland new Wales stars

The Welsh Rugby Union's Exiles programme plays a crucial role in the success of the national side and Wales Online takes an in-depth look at how it works.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby’s authorities hit a new low with unworkable change to tackle rules

The draconian shift will be virtually impossible for referees to enforce and will do little to reduce the number of head injuries

The Independent UK

‘Death of the game’: Rugby’s move to lower legal tackle height faces backlash

The rugby world has reacted to the RFU’s decision to lower the legal tackle height to below the waist across English community rugby

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as radical change made in England and new Wales call-up gets stern advice

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

AFP

Former rugby players send brain injuries claim letter to governing bodies

London (AFP) - Dozens of former amateur rugby players have written to a number of the sport's governing bodies, alleging not enough was done to protect them from brain injuries ahead of a potential lawsuit.

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