WORLD RUGBY

World Rugby u20 Championship

World Rugby U20 Championship returns to South Africa in June

The 12 best Under-20 sides in the world will return to South Africa in June after World Rugby announced that the World Rugby U20 Championship will again be hosted in the Western Cape.

Rassie Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus believes tackling lower is coachable

Rassie Erasmus says there is no excuse for club and school coaches who believe new tackle height laws for participation rugby are difficult to instil.

Springboks

Springboks' 2023 World Cup victory officially the most-viewed rugby event of all time

World Rugby has revealed that last year's Rugby World Cup in France was the most-watched rugby event of all time, with a 19 per cent increase in viewership from the 2019 tournament in Japan.

Springboks beat France at the Rugby World Cup

World Rugby dismisses claims referee helped Boks beat France

Joel Jutge, the head of referees at World Rugby, has dismissed any suggestion that referee Ben O'Keeffe was to blame for France losing to the Springboks at the World Cup.

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Wales coach suggests rule changes that would take away the Springboks' weapons

Wales head coach Warren Gatland wants World Rugby to implement some rule changes which seem suspiciously aimed at taking away some of the Springboks' tactical weapons.

Ardie Savea

Ardie Savea and Andy Farrell take home accolades at World Rugby Awards

All Black Ardie Savea was crowned World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year, while Ireland coach Andy Farrell won Coach of the Year at a star-studded World Rugby Awards 2023 ceremony on Sunday.