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The Latest Breaking News from World Rugby

US women took rugby bronze – creating a golden chance to grow the American game

Alex ‘Spiff’ Sedrick scored the winning try, Ilona Maher lit up social media – and World Rugby surely saw its chance

The Guardian - US

No protection for players from dangers of rugby turning professional – claim

A detailed claim on behalf of 480 former players has been served on World Rugby, the RFU and the WRU.

The Independent UK

US Cities Vie For Rugby World Cup Hosting Rights In Historic North American Debut‌ ‌

Reps gather in Washington DC as World Rugby and USA Rugby pave the way for prestigious tournaments in 2031 and 2033.‌ ‌

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‘Journey starts in earnest’: DC begins countdown to US Rugby World Cups

Scotland face Eagles at Audi Field but Alan Gilpin, World Rugby CEO, is also focusing on the women’s game and more

The Guardian - US

Wimbledon uses AI to protect players after reports of abuse

The technology can identify concerning posts in 35 different languages

The Independent UK

New Zealand rugby chief says the sport needs to bring in 20-minute red cards

Mark Robinson, the NZ Rugby chief executive, has said that making the game more attractive to fans has to be considered when making law changes

The Guardian - UK

5 talking points as Wales kick off summer Test schedule with South Africa clash

Wales have lost their last six Tests and are without several key players.

The Independent UK

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Another final tarnished as Obano’s red card a blight on rugby’s integrity

Northampton suffer as much in the reckoning as question marks will linger over whether they would have won with numbers even

The Guardian - UK

Death threats, AI, prosecutions: how should we stop referee abuse?

Multiple approaches are needed to stem vitriol aimed at officials but it is clear that examples need to be set at the top

The Guardian - UK

Beleaguered World Rugby attempts to tackle conflict at heart of the game

Of all the myriad campaigns to save the sport we love, not one has come up with a solution to the inherent risk of brain injury

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Elite Rugby pro league plans 2025 launch ahead of US World Cups

Officials look to English investment – and March Madness – as inspirations for seven-year push before world rugby comes to town

The Guardian - US

Bath’s Van Graan calls on authorities to ‘simplify’ rugby after sin-bin error

Bath’s director warned against ‘chopping and changing’ laws after the mistake that let Harlequins’ Irné Herbst return from the sin-bin three minutes early

The Guardian - UK

Mike Cron joins Wallabies as Schmidt's assistant

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has enticed vastly experienced former All Blacks assistant Mike Cron to join his support team.

AAP

‘It’s madness’: Exeter’s Baxter attacks World Rugby’s latest law change plans

World Rugby’s latest flurry of law change recommendations has been criticised as ‘madness’ by the Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

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The Guardian - UK

World Rugby reveals radical plans to speed up sport and broaden its appeal

World Rugby is considering reducing the tackle height in the elite game as well as a global trial of the 20-minute red card as part of a radical plan to broaden the appeal of the sport

The Guardian - US

‘Seismic shifts will happen’: US pro rugby league MLR loses teams but looks to future

Alex Magleby, CEO of champion New England Free Jacks, says Toronto and New York will be missed as the show goes on

International Business Times

Super Rugby In Temporary Mouthguard Climbdown

Super Rugby announced temporary changes to its "smart" mouthguard technology Friday, with players no longer required to immediately leave the field for a concussion test if an alert is triggered.

AAP

Teething issues with smart mouthguards force rule tweak

Officials have tweaked the Instrumented Mouthguard process after the opening round of the Super Rugby Pacific was marred by technical teething issues.

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Pacific Rugby Teams Launching Their Own 'Six Nations'

Canada and the United States will rejoin the Pacific Nations Cup this year in a rejigged two-stage six-team competition that will end with finals in Japan.

The Guardian - AU

Rob Valetini and Eva Karpani win top Rugby Australia honours as Eddie Jones snubbed

The Brumbies No 8 won the 13th John Eales medal in a ‘bittersweet’ year for Wallabies while Karpani’s barnstorming tries secure Wallaroos player of the year

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The thoughtful reason Prince George won’t undertake royal duties until he’s ‘well into his twenties’ - and he has his dad to thank

The ten-year-old may one day be King, but he's in no rush to step into his royal role

The Guardian - US

World Rugby backs North Carolina team in US MLR with eye on 2031 World Cup

Anthem Rugby Carolina, based in Charlotte, will field young American players in attempt to grow domestic game

International Business Times

New Zealander Schmidt Confirmed As New Wallabies Coach

Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt vowed to "build a way forward" for the Wallabies on Friday as officials confirmed he is taking over as coach to replace Eddie Jones.

AAP

'Boring' Schmidt not here to sell Wallabies dream

New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt presented himself as the antithesis of predecessor Eddie Jones as he addressed the challenge of rebuilding the national team.

AAP

Schmidt firms as RA push on with Wallabies coach call

Joe Schmidt is set to become the third New Zealander to coach the Wallabies, with an announcement likely well before the March deadline initially forecast.

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