World Rugby

— 17 August 2021

A departure and soon an arrival

Change of cast at World Rugby. The world governing body has announced the departure of Katie Sadleir, the director in charge of women’s rugby. She is joining the Commonwealth... Lire la suite »

— 26 May 2021

A charity partnership for the 2022 World Cup

The initiative is unprecedented. On the occasion of Women’s World Cup next edition, initially planned for this year, but postponed to 2022, World Rugby will have a “charity” partner.... Lire la suite »

— 19 March 2021

Alan Gilpin takes the reins

A Briton succeeds an Australian at the helm of World Rugby. The international body announces that it has appointed Alan Gilpin, 47, as the new CEO. He had been... Lire la suite »

— 3 March 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... Lire la suite »

— 2 February 2021

World Rugby launches the race of the century

Let’s go. World Rugby officially launched, on Monday February 1st, the first phase of the selection process for the host countries for the next four editions of the Rugby... Lire la suite »

— 3 December 2020

Brett Gosper changes ball game

End of the chapter for Brett Gosper. The current Managing Director of World Rugby will be stepping down shortly. The international body has indicated that the 61-year-old Australian will... Lire la suite »

— 25 November 2020

The votes will be made public

Transparency on all floors at World Rugby. The world body of the oval ball announced via a press release, Tuesday, November 24, a new procedure for the designation of... Lire la suite »

— 20 November 2020

Africa is gaining ground

World Rugby is patiently expanding its area of influence. Surprise: it’s happening on the African continent. Rugby Africa, the continental body of the discipline, announces the arrival of two... Lire la suite »

— 18 November 2020

Joël Jutge, the return

Return to Ireland for Joël Jutge. The former French international referee has been appointed as the head of match officials at World Rugby, the world’s body for the discipline.... Lire la suite »

— 6 November 2020

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

They are two. A Romanian, the outgoing. And a Russian, the challenger. Two candidates vying for the presidency of Rugby Europe. Octavian Morariu (photo below), former international in the... Lire la suite »