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The Latest Breaking News from World Rugby

New World Rugby rankings table sees new number one as Wales still officially worse than Scotland

The final men's World Rankings of the season in the northern hemisphere have been published

Wales Online

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

Ryan Jones suing WRU and World Rugby after devastating dementia diagnosis

The former Wales skipper is suffering from early onset dementia at the age of 41

Wales Online

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History-makers: Five talking points from Ireland, England triumphs

Sydney (AFP) - Ireland stunned the All Blacks to make history with their series-clinching third Test victory in Wellington on Saturday.

AFP

Ex-Wales captain Ryan Jones fears 'world is falling apart' after dementia diagnosis

London (AFP) - Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has said "I feel like my world is falling apart" after revealing he is the latest high-profile former rugby player to have been diagnosed with a serious brain injury.

AFP

Nigel Owens explains red and yellow card summer Test controversies and says blame game on referees has to stop

The greatest referee of his generation assesses some mouthwatering north v south summer Test showdowns and the refereeing decisions which have hogged much of the limelight

Wales Online

'I've had enough': England's Jones calls for coaches to unite

Sydney (AFP) - England's Eddie Jones has called on international coaches to unite in pressing World Rugby to relax over-the-top officiating and get the game flowing again, saying he's "had enough".

AFP

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‘I’ve had enough’: Eddie Jones calls for global summit on future of rugby union

England’s coach has said he wants elite players, coaches and referees to meet in the autumn to discuss how to improve an increasingly stop-start game

The Guardian - UK

All Blacks prop Ta'avao cops three-week ban for red card offence

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand prop Angus Ta'avao will miss the third and deciding Test against Ireland after receiving a three-week suspension for a head clash incident that resulted in his sending off in the second Test.

AFP

Ireland climb to second in world rugby rankings after historic All Blacks success

Andy Farrell's men became the first Irish side to defeat their hallowed foes in New Zealand

Irish Mirror

New World Rugby rankings as Wales win crowns new number one, England rise and All Blacks plummet

World Rugby's official rankings have seen seismic change after a stunning weekend of Test rugby

Wales Online

World Rugby clarifies concussion process after Sexton selection

Dunedin (New Zealand) (AFP) - World Rugby released a statement Friday clarifying its concussion safety measures after Ireland's selection of captain Johnny Sexton for the second Test against New Zealand drew criticism from a lobby group of rugby's "failing" protocols.

AFP

Young Wales scrum-half leading U20s resurgence doesn't even have a contract for next season

His coach described him as 'outstanding' after one of the pool games

Wales Online

Wayne Pivac Q&A: Why I like Alex Cuthbert so much and the kid who has a huge future

Wales have made just one change to the starting XV for the second Test against South Africa. Here's what Wayne Pivac had to say in today's press conference

Wales Online

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AFP

World Rugby defend head-injury test as row rages over Sexton return

London (AFP) - World Rugby has defended its Head Injury Assessment procedure against "irresponsible" remote diagnosis following a row over the selection of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton for this weekend's second Test against New Zealand.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Dan Biggar disagrees with Edwards and World Rugby issue statement amid Sexton furore

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond ahead of this weekend's action

Wales Online

Wales hold talks with World Rugby after being left bemused by Louis Rees-Zammit injustice

Young Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli showed Wales four yellow cards, with one decision in particular frustrating the Welsh management

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears star Charles Piutau left out by Tonga after star showing on debut

Tonga face Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday

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Daily Mirror

Sharron Davies launches impassioned tirade slamming RFU over transgender stance

Former British swimming star Sharron Davies criticised the RFU for “putting female athletes in danger” by refusing to adopt a stricter policy against transgender athletes

The Guardian - UK

Ireland selection of Sexton deemed a ‘failing’ of concussion protocols

Progressive Rugby, the lobby group for improved treatment of brain injuries in the sport, has condemned the selection of Johnny Sexton for Ireland’s second Test against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

Constant online anger threatens to overwhelm thrills on the rugby pitch

Too much shouty negativity and everybody loses: like all the best drama there have to be shafts of warm emotional light as well

The National (Scotland)

Scotland slip down Rugby world rankings after Argentina defeat

Scotland have slipped below Argentina in the World Rugby rankings following Saturday’s disappointing defeat to the Pumas.

Wales Online

New World Rugby rankings as England and France fall and Italy climb after impressive win

World Rugby's official order has had a reshuffle after a dramatic weekend of international rugby

Wales Online

South Africa v Wales referee Nika Amashukeli is just 27 and dealt with Six Nations farce

Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli, who is just 27, will be the man in the middle for the first summer Test between South Africa and Wales

Wales Online

World Rugby rankings poised for major reshuffle as four teams can be number one and Japan threaten Wales

The first weekend of the summer rugby internationals could well see some significant movement

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