World Rugby

— April 14, 2023

John Jeffrey replaces Bernard Laporte

The position was vacant. She is no longer. The International Rugby Federation (World Rugby) has announced the appointment of Scotsman John Jeffrey (photo above) as vice-president of the body.... Read more "

— February 2, 2023

Two World Cups, one president

No respite for World Rugby. The day after the announcement of the appointment of the Englishwoman Gill Whitehead as independent president of the board of directors of the Women's World Cup... Read more "

— December 14, 2022

Bernard Laporte renounces the vice-presidency

The World Rugby executive committee has one empty seat. The international body announced on Tuesday December 13 the “temporary and voluntary” withdrawal but with immediate effect of its vice-president,... Read more "

— November 8, 2022

Mick Wright comes on board

New recruit at World Rugby. The body announces the arrival of Briton Mick Wright (photo above) as director of operations within its new division dedicated to events, “EventsCo”. He... Read more "

— August 30, 2022

Place for women

World Rugby wants to feminize its governance and that of its national federations. The body announces that it has decided to join forces with a working group dedicated to the development of women's sport,... Read more "

— August 2, 2022

A New Zealander in charge of ethics

World Rugby continues its reform work. The international body announces the appointment of an independent manager for ethics issues, former New Zealand police officer Neil Hallett. He will be responsible for supporting the... Read more "

— July 28, 2022

Follow a match from the plane

Great catch for World Rugby. The international body has hooked a new big fish for the next two editions of the men's Rugby World Cup, in France in... Read more "