World Rugby

— May 12, 2016

Beaumont and Pichot in charge

No surprise, no suspense: Bill Beaumont was unanimously elected president of World Rugby (formerly IRB). The Briton succeeds the Frenchman Bernard Lapasset, who did not stand... Read more "

— April 20, 2016

Partnership with FISU

World Rugby (formerly IRB) is paving its way in the academic world. Bernard Lapasset, its president, signed Tuesday April 19 in Lausanne, on the occasion of the SportAccord Convention... 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 "

— February 24, 2016

For Bernard Lapasset, the time of choice is near

A cap or two? Just one role or both at the same time? Bernard Lapasset will respond soon. Very soon. The Frenchman is expected to announce, Tuesday March 1, whether he will apply for... Read more "

— November 13, 2015

Rwanda joins the troop

The universality of rugby has moved forward another step. World Rugby (formerly IRB) has just accepted a new member country, from the African continent, Rwanda. An integration that brings... Read more "

— October 28, 2015

Pichot joins the executive committee

Argentina is becoming more and more present in the world of world rugby. Not just on the ground. Agustin Pichot, the former Pumas scrum-half, was elected... 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 "

— July 2, 2015

Rugby 7s is heading towards its Olympic debut

The sky is a clear blue, without a cloud on the horizon, above rugby sevens. The discipline is due to make its debut in the Olympic program in August 7... Read more "

— March 6, 2015

Fight against homophobia

World Rugby (formerly IRB) is committed to the fight against homophobia. Its president, Bernard Lapasset, signed an agreement described as historic on Thursday March 5 in Dublin with Jeff... Read more "