Beaumont unanimously elected Chairman and will begin term on 1 July Agustín Pichot becomes first-ever Argentinian to serve as Vice-Chairman Elections cap historic day for World Rugby as new governance model is implemented Rugby experiencing record global growth and popularity with 7.73 million players Bill Beaumont and Agustín Pichot have been elected World Rugby Chairman
The countdown to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 continued with World Rugby and the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) unveiling a dynamic logo for next year’s showcase event. Ireland will host the pinnacle women’s 15s competition from 9-26 August, 2017, at venues in Dublin and Belfast.The vibrant logo was unveiled at University College Dublin with
Following the resignation of Rob Andrew from the position of Director of Professional Rugby it has been announced that USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville will join the RFU this summer to take his place. Melville will be responsible for professional rugby in England for the RFU, with particular focus around managing relationship with Premiership Rugby, the
World’s top players ready to showcase their talent on sport’s biggest stage World Rugby launches #AreYouReady social campaign to begin countdown Men’s and women’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series breaking records With 100 days to go until the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, World Rugby Chairman Bernard Lapasset believes the stage is set for very special
Several big games taking place at Lichfield Rugby Club on 23rd April. Richmond Ladies will play Saracens in the Senior Cup while Worcester face Bristol Ladies in the Plate competition. Also taking place are the Junior Cup and Plate and the Intermediate Cup and Plate. We will update with results as soon as we are
On Saturday April 2, over 50 Young Rugby Ambassadors (YRAs) gathered at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry for the first ever YRA Leadership Conference. The YRA Leadership Conference was created to give young volunteers the chance to learn more about the YRA programme, get to know other YRAs from around the country and develop their skills
Kelly Smith came off the bench to score a late try and rescue a draw for England Women U20 against France U20 at Esher RFC. The home side lost a 17 point advantage at half time to draw 25-25 on Saturday. After trading early penalties, England had the first try of the game just shy
University of Bath sporting scholar Sydney Gregson has been named in the England Women U20 starting XV for Saturday’s rugby international against France. The Sport Performance student, who is supported by a Trendell Sports Scholarship, will start at full-back for the match at Esher RFC (2pm). Three of Gregson’s University of Bath team-mates are on
World Rugby maintained its commitment to drug-free sport with a record programme of intelligent testing, education and Keep Rugby Clean awareness in 2015. With a budget increase of almost 30 per cent, World Rugby carried out more tests in 2015 than ever before – a total of 3,562 – showing a real commitment to protecting
England’s professional sevens player, and World Cup winner, Rachael Burford, has opened the first rugby academy for girls and women in the UK. The Burford Academy is designed to inspire young girls to take up the game of rugby and in so doing help them develop their abilities and confidence, unlocking their potential both on
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