Bok legend 'Beast' hands over Webb Ellis Cup to Rugby World Cup organisers in France
Legendary former Springbok prop Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira landed in Paris on Tuesday to hand over the Webb Ellis Cup to Rugby World Cup organisers.
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Oxfordshire ready to get Bill Beaumont Men's County Championship defence underway
Oxfordshire captain Rob Coe is challenging his side to improve as they get the defence of their Bill Beaumont Senior Men's County Championship Division 3 crown underway this weekend. Oxfordshire will face Warwickshire in the only game in Division 3 Pool 1 this weekend and the first of their campaign so far. Ad Warwickshire can wrap up the Pool if they win this weekend having edged out Notts, Lincs & Derby 16-14 in a hard-fought encounter last time out.
New Zealand to host inaugural top-tier WXV tournament
World Cup champions New Zealand will host six teams in the top tier of the WXV tournament's inaugural edition, World Rugby announced on Friday.
Rugby Australia boss to duel SA Rugby's Mark Alexander for powerful role at World Rugby?
Rugby Australia chairperson Hamish McLennan is considering a tilt at one of the most powerful positions in the sport, saying that the southern hemisphere needs a seat at the top table.
Madrid to host revamped World Rugby Sevens finale
Madrid's Metropolitano stadium will host a revamped World Rugby Sevens Series grand final from next season, the sport's governing body announced on Tuesday.
World Rugby wants unions to join tackle height trial for community game
World Rugby will encourage member unions to join a global trial of lowering tackle height to below the sternum in the community game, the governing body has said, stressing the importance of reducing injury risk via "education, sanction and law change".
World Rugby chief Beaumont says 'high profile' brings more scrutiny to the sport
World Rugby chief Bill Beaumont said on 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.
South Africa to host next two World Rugby U20 Championships
South Africa has been named host nation of the next two editions of the World Rugby U20 Championship - in 2023 and 2024.