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— July 1, 2016

Bernard Lapasset, a record of solid gold

A page is turning for world rugby. Bill Beaumont (right in the photo), 64 years old, real name William Blackledge Beaumont, former 2nd row of the team... Read more "

— March 15, 2016

With Bill Beaumont, rugby crosses the Channel again

Is it the shape of the balloon? Who knows. But things don't happen like they do elsewhere in the world of rugby. Proof of this was again given on Monday 14... Read more "

— October 1, 2015

At the World Cup in England, rugby hits the jackpot

Bernard Lapasset, the president of World Rugby, can rub his hands. The 2015 World Cup, currently being played in England and Wales, is... Read more "

— August 28, 2015

Smaller, cheaper, later

End of the series? Temporarily, no doubt. The Japanese authorities must decide this Friday, August 28, on the project for the future Olympic stadium in Tokyo, intended to host the ceremonies... Read more "

— March 3, 2015

In Japan, rugby wants to open a new path

Will the future of world rugby be played out in Asia? In the short term, maybe not. But the 2019 World Cup in Japan, the first contested outside the great historic nations... Read more "

— February 16, 2015

“We are five years ahead”

World rugby is doing well. And even better than that. Brett Gosper, the executive director of World Rugby, the new name of the former IRB, explained this to FrancsJeux... Read more "

— December 15, 2014

Yokohama is placed

And 15. With Yokohama, the last entry, the list of candidate cities to host one or more matches of the Rugby World Cup in 2019 at... Read more "

— December 4, 2014

For the IAAF, Coe launches a 2.0 campaign

Sergei Bubka, his probable future rival in the race for the presidency of the IAAF, has been warned: Sebastian Coe has gone to great lengths to succeed Lamine Diack at... Read more "

— November 28, 2014

In the race for 2017

The International Rugby Federation (formerly IRB, now called World Rugby) has officially launched the race to organize the Women's World Cup in 2017. The event should have... Read more "

— November 19, 2014

Birth of World Rugby

The time has come for simplification in the world of international federations. The International Rugby Board (IRB) officially changed its name on Tuesday November 18 in London, to now be called... Read more "