Tag: International rugby union
English rugby prefers Lions tour to be held in South Africa
LONDON — English rugby’s “preferred position” is for the British and Irish Lions to travel to South Africa rather than host a test series...
World Rugby stays in-house in hiring new chief executive
DUBLIN — World Rugby made the in-house move of hiring Alan Gilpin as the governing body’s chief executive, tasking the English official with leading...
6N: Welsh experience pivotal in Grand Slam bid, Pivac says
Wales coach Wayne Pivac is banking on the experience of a starting lineup containing almost 1,000 international rugby caps getting the team over the...
World Rugby launches 3-tier global women’s competition
DUBLIN — A global, 16-team women’s rugby competition was launched on Tuesday in an effort to unify the calendar across the hemispheres and raise...
6N: Probes begin into outbreak which hits France’s momentum
PARIS — Momentum was building nicely as France eyed a third straight Six Nations win with a view to achieving its first Grand Slam...
2023 Rugby World Cup could be extended to allow more rest
DUBLIN — The 2023 Rugby World Cup could be extended by a week to ensure longer rest periods for all competing nations.
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6N: Scotland backs players who don’t take a knee
EDINBURGH, Scotland — The Scottish Rugby Union has backed its players who did not kneel before the Six Nations win over England, insisting it...