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Rugby boss Bernard Laporte refuses to step down despite corruption conviction

French Rugby Federation President Bernard Laporte was given a two-year suspended prison sentence and fined £64,300 last week after being convicted of corruption charges

Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

Ulster's Andy Warwick cited for Manu Tuilagi as Sale star ruled out of Toulouse clash

The Ulster man escaped punishment at the time but could now be hit with a suspension. Tuilagi will miss this weekend's Heineken Cup clash with Toulouse and will follow World Rugby's return to play concussion protocols.

Irish Mirror · Dec 15, 2022

World Rugby facing outcry to cut ties with France’s Bernard Laporte

Pressure is mounting on the suspended World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte to cut all ties with the sport following his conviction for corruption.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

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Tonight's rugby news as Wales duo hand Warren Gatland Six Nations boost

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Wales Online · Dec 14, 2022

World Rugby in crisis after Bernard Laporte fined on corruption charges

The vice-chairman of World Rugby, Bernard Laporte, has been fined £64,500 and given a two-year suspended sentence nine months before the World Cup in France

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022

World Rugby chief Bernard Laporte gets suspended prison sentence on corruption charges

French rugby federation president Bernard Laporte has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence and fined after being found guilty of corruption and having an 'illegal taking of interests'

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Tonight's rugby news as World Rugby call crisis meeting after vice-chair found guilty of bribery and corruption

Here are your rugby evening headlines for Tuesday, 13 December

Wales Online · Dec 13, 2022

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Rugby coach faces lengthy ban after grabbing referee during Challenge Cup clash

Pau coach Sebastien Piqueronies faces a minimum ban of 24 weeks after being charged with “physically abusing” Scottish referee Sam Grove-White after a Challenge Cup defeat

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Gary Gold steps down as US Eagles coach after Rugby World Cup failure

South African to support review of US high performance programmes as 2031 and 2033 World Cup host looks to rebuild

The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2022

Warren Gatland completes stunning return as Wales coach as Wayne Pivac sacked

Wales have reappointed Warren Gatland after parting company with Wayne Pivac

Wales Online · Dec 5, 2022

Rugby chief Sir Bill Beaumont accused of 'overseeing destruction' of sport

World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has been criticised by former Wales player Paul Thorburn, who wants a motion of no confidence put forward against him

Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

Today's rugby news as England international tells Wales to go for Scott Robertson over Gatland and Rees-Zammit loving new role

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Wales Online · Nov 30, 2022

Nic White injury: ‘Discrepancies’ meant Wallaby wrongly played on after HIA, says World Rugby

The former Exeter player was visibly unsteady on his feet during the second half of the match in Dublin

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

New rugby laws coming next year as 'shot clock' timer on the agenda to sort out game

The new clock would result in less stoppages and more ball-in-play time

Wales Online · Nov 29, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022

Sir Clive Woodward calls for Eddie Jones to be sacked if England lose to Scotland

2003 Rugby World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has made a bold statement regarding the future of Eddie Jones at the helm of England's rugby union side following a poor 2022

Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022

Final World Rugby rankings of 2022 show Wales' decline as top four miles ahead of rest

The latest rugby world rankings have been published for this year

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2022

Wayne Barnes Twickenham celebration during England vs South Africa CANCELLED amid Rassie Erasmus fallout

Fears over crowd abuse have seen a celebration of Wayne Barnes’ 100-Test refereeing career cancelled at Twickenham.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

Siya Kolisi urges South Africa not to be distracted by Erasmus ‘sideshow’

The director of rugby will be serving a ban imposed for social media outbursts as the Springboks seek a first win at Twickenham since 2014

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Bristol Post · Nov 24, 2022

Ellis Genge dropped to the England bench after being named in World Rugby Team of the Year

England host the Springboks on Saturday in their final game of the Autumn Nations Series

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2022

Rassie Erasmus’ South Africa future at risk from further suspensions for criticising match officials

Rassie Erasmus’ South Africa tenure could be plunged into jeopardy by any further suspensions for criticising officials.

Wales Online · Nov 23, 2022

Today's rugby news as new Wales fly-half tipped to be 'big player' and WRU served legal papers

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

England happy with ‘really constructive’ process for clarifying refereeing calls

South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus is banned after publishing a series of sarcastic tweets criticising referees

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2022

England coach speaks out on refereeing decisions amid Rassie Erasmus ban ahead of South Africa clash

Matt Proudfoot has defined the Springboks’ mission as to “bring hope” to South Africa, in the wake of Rassie Erasmus’ latest suspension for criticising officials.

Wales Online · Nov 22, 2022

Tonight's rugby news as Adam Jones questions Pivac on Alun Wyn as Wales star reveals debt to head coach

The latest rugby news and stories today as the fallout from Wales' loss to Georgia continues

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

South Africa will not be affected by Rassie Erasmus ban, says Jacques Nienaber

Director of rugby Erasmus has been given a two-game matchday ban by World Rugby in response to a series of social media posts.

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