Sanzaar adopts new laws
Super Rugby and the Rugby Championship will this season adopt World Rugby’s latest law amendments.
World Rugby responds to French criticism
World Rugby has responded to French rugby president Bernard Laporte’s criticism of the 2023 World Cup evaluation process.
World Rugby changes eligibility rule
World Rugby has raised the residency period needed for Test eligibility from three to five years.
New global calendar from 2020
A new global calendar will see the annual June Test window moved to July from 2020, so that Super Rugby can be played without interruption.
Tougher tackle law among five new confirmed changes
Five law changes, aimed at reducing negative play, increasing ball in play time and improving player welfare have been confirmed following approval by the World Rugby council late last year.
Barnes: New laws could transform rugby for the worse
Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says rugby union’s zero-tolerance approach to head contact will make the sport more like rugby league.
