World Rugby

— March 19, 2021

Alan Gilpin takes the reins

A Briton succeeds an Australian as director of World Rugby. The international body announces that it has appointed Alan Gilpin, 47, as its new director general. He ensured... Read more "

— March 3, 2021

The 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup, new victim of the crisis

Very virtual day in Japan. Seiko Hashimoto, the new president of the Tokyo Games, is due to meet this Wednesday afternoon by videoconference with four major players in the preparation of... Read more "

— February 2, 2021

World Rugby launches race of the century

Let's go. World Rugby officially launched, Monday February 1, the first phase of the procedure for selecting the host countries for the next four editions of the World Cup... Read more "

— December 3, 2020

Brett Gosper changes ball

End of chapter for Brett Gosper. The current chief executive of World Rugby will soon leave his position. The international body indicated that the Australian, aged 61, will make way... Read more "

— November 25, 2020

Votes will be made public

Transparency at all levels at World Rugby. The world oval ball body announced via a press release on Tuesday, November 24, a new procedure for designating host countries... Read more "

— November 20, 2020

Africa is gaining ground

World Rugby is patiently expanding its zone of influence. Surprise: it does it on the African continent. Rugby Africa, the continental body of the discipline, announces the arrival of two new countries... Read more "

— November 18, 2020

Joël Jutge, the return

Return to Ireland for Joël Jutge. The former French international referee is appointed head of match officials within World Rugby, the world body for the discipline. He had... Read more "

— November 6, 2020

“We will be happy to support Russia’s candidacy.”

There are two of them. A Romanian, leaving him. And a Russian, the challenger. Two candidates vying for the presidency of Rugby Europe. Octavian Morariu (photo below), former international in... Read more "

— October 29, 2020

A new recruit for audiovisual rights

World Rugby is getting stronger. With one priority: to expand the broadcast of its major events, including the men's and women's World Cups. The international body announces the recruitment of... Read more "

— October 9, 2020

A New Zealander as performance director

World Rugby trusts New Zealand expertise. Normal. The international body announces that it has recruited Joe Schmidt for the position of director of rugby and performance. The New Zealand technician... Read more "