More anti-doping tests were carried out by World Rugby last year than at any other point since testing began, underlining its commitment to maintaining a level playing field in the game. Rugby’s governing body has long believed in the preventative power of education to back-up its targeted testing programmes and delivered mandatory education workshops to
New Zealand will face a tough challenge as they seek to remain top of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series standings after the next round in the United States. Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, Georgia, plays host to the third round of the 2014-15 series, with the action taking place on 14 and 15 March
PLAYERS, coaches and referees from across Europe came together this week for a Women’s Development Camp as part of the Rugby Football Union’s ground-breaking Unity Project. The project, which is being run in partnership with World Rugby, Rugby Europe and UK Sport, involves 17 European nations and is aiming to grow the game across the
World Rugby committed to accurate and efficient decision-making Player welfare enhancement at heart of trial Trial begins on 21 February in Guinness PRO12 World Rugby is collaborating with Hawk-Eye Innovations, Rugby World Cup 2015 host broadcaster ITV and Sky Sports to trial innovative video review technology for consideration ahead of England 2015. The objective
World Rugby’s #RecogniseAndRemove online concussion education modules were completed by almost 13,000 members of the public and doctors across 180 nations in 2014, according to latest figures. Completions of the interactive concussion education module at www.playerwelfare.worldrugby.org, which is available in 11 languages, included 7,311 members of the public, 3,534 completions by non-rugby doctors, 1,391 completions
World Rugby have issued the following head injury assessment as a result to the injury suffered by George North on Friday night. Although this incident occurred in a men’s match, the statement issued by World Rugby is relevant across the game, which is why we are sharing it here. (Please note the photo above is
World Rugby’s mission to create a stronger bond with existing fans and players and reach out to inspire new audiences around the world is reflected in the launch of an innovative and integrated suite of digital and social media platforms. Alongside the World Rugby rebrand, the international federation has delivered a new responsive site, streamlined
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