High temperatures in France see World Rugby confirm water breaks for all RWC matches
All matches at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France will include a water break in each half, World Rugby has confirmed.
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World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has expressed confidence that there would be no confusion surrounding any disciplinary issues at the Rugby World Cup.
World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has expressed confidence that there would be no confusion surrounding any disciplinary issues at the Rugby World Cup.
'Justice' in Owen Farrell saga a myth as issue merely confirms rugby's disciplinary disconnect
The harsh reality of the supposed "justice" of England captain Owen Farrell's eventual four-week suspension for his dangerous tackle on Welsh flanker Taine Basham, is that Tuesday's appeal verdict is nothing to celebrate.
Referee guru Owens sees red: Rugby in 'big trouble' if Farrell tackle isn't a send-off
Former leading referee Nigel Owens warned rugby union is in "big trouble" if Owen Farrell's dangerous tackle against Wales is no longer regarded as worthy of a sending-off.
Discipline key to World Cup progress, says Ireland boss Andy Farrell as Owen awaits appeal ruling
Andy Farrell says rugby bosses provide more clarity around dangerous challenges and the disciplinary processes so that players, coaches and referees are on the same hymn sheet.
England coach Steve Borthwick says Owen Farrell target of ‘personal attacks’
Steve Borthwick believes Owen Farrell has been the target of “personal attacks” as England’s captain once again confronts the possibility of missing the start of the World Cup.
Andy Farrell says ‘circus’ surrounding son Owen’s disciplinary is ‘disgusting’
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has branded the “circus” around son Owen Farrell’s disciplinary process “absolutely disgusting”.