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Brett Robinson elected as new World Rugby Chair

Brett Robinson of Australia has been elected as the new Chair of World Rugby, following two rounds of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland.

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World rankings: Mighty Springboks return to the top of the table

The Springboks have returned to the top of the World Rugby rankings after a 32-15 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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Rassie fires back after World Rugby Chairman criticises Boks' 'Bomb Squad' strategy

Rassie Erasmus has taken to X to respond to the comments made by outgoing World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont about the Springboks' fearsome 'Bomb Squad'.

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South Africa backs 20-minute red card amid global split on rule change

Debate continues to rage over the controversial 20-minute red which is edging closer to a global trial after World Rugby proposed the law amendment ahead of November's meeting.

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French Rugby Union strongly oppose World Rugby's 20min red card plan

French rugby bodies have issued a combined statement revealing their opposition to World Rugby's plans to institute a global trial of the 20-minute red card.

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World Rugby announces new series of law trials

World Rugby has announced that a series of law trials aimed at enhancing both fan and player experience have moved a step closer towards global adoption following successful trials and endorsement from the international federation's Executive Board.