Rugby kicking clock to be introduced in January
World Rugby announced on Thursday that a time limit for kicks at goal will be introduced at the start of next year in an attempt to speed up the game.
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Italian rugby club suspend player over racist Christmas present
ROME : Benetton Treviso rugby club said on Thursday they had suspended one of their players after a Black team member revealed he had received a banana as a Christmas gift from a team mate in the latest act of racism to hit Italian sport.
No Eben and Siya benched: We need to manage their minutes, says Sharks' Powell
The Sharks return to United Rugby Championship (URC) action on Friday when they take on the Lions in Durban.
World Rugby calls for shot clock to help speed up rugby
World Rugby will encourage elite competitions to have a shot clock for penalties and conversions from 1 January, with sanctions to be issued for time-wasting as part of plans to speed up the game.
World Rugby asks officials to apply laws that speed up the game
World Rugby will encourage elite competitions to have a shot clock for penalties and conversions from Jan. 1, with sanctions to be issued for time wasting as part of plans to speed up the game in 2023 - a World Cup year.
Coventry get suspended points deduction after games postponed over pitch
Coventry City accepted a suspended five points deduction on Thursday after three of their Championship (second-tier) home games had to be postponed earlier this season because of the unplayable condition of their pitch.
Stormers v Bulls rivalry back to its bruising best: 'It's brilliant for SA rugby'
South Africa's most iconic, hard-fought rugby rivalry is back to its captivating best as the Stormers and Bulls prepare for their blockbuster United Rugby Championship (URC) showdown at DHL Stadium on Friday night.
Italy prop Cherif Traore receives apology from Benetton team-mates after being given rotten banana
Italy prop Cherif Traore has accepted an apology from Benetton team-mates after he was given a rotten banana during the club's Secret Santa.