Starting in 2032, the international rugby calendar will undergo a significant structural shift as a promotion-relegation system is introduced to the Nations Championship. This adjustment, confirmed by World Rugby, marks a departure from the current closed-shop model and aims to provide a pathway for emerging rugby nations to compete against the sport’s established powers. The … Read more
Spanish Rugby Player Faces Disciplinary Hearing Following Racism Allegations at U20 World Cup A Spanish rugby player will appear before a disciplinary commission this Friday after allegations of racial abuse during a World Rugby U20 Championship match against France. The hearing follows reports that a French fly-half was targeted with racist insults during the encounter, … Read more
World Rugby Issues Heavy Sanctions in Georgian Doping Scandal; Former Captain Banned 11 Years World Rugby has delivered a crushing blow to the integrity of Georgian rugby, announcing a series of severe sanctions on Tuesday following a wide-ranging doping investigation. The governing body revealed that six players and the national team’s chief physician were involved … Read more
Buenos Aires – Argentina has officially thrown its hat into the ring to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, marking a significant ambition to bring the tournament to South America for the first time. The Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) announced the bid on Tuesday, outlining a collaborative effort with Sudamérica Rugby and the national federations … Read more