Joe Schmidt named World Rugby’s high performance director
‘We are delighted to appoint a person of Joe’s calibre, expertise and global credibility’
Rugby in a pandemic: Welcome to the season from the edge of oblivion
The return of supporters is seen as vital to the future of the professional game
Australia in pole position to secure 2027 Rugby World Cup
Russia also intends to bid to host the tournament
Pro 14 chief Anayi ‘really confident’ that season will finish
Ideal eight-week schedule would initially see derbies being played behind closed doors
Philip Browne: ‘The key is to get the high-value matches played’
Ireland could play seven Test matches in a short time span when rugby starts again
Matt Williams: All Blacks about to blow Ireland’s house down
Schmidt’s side are blunt in attack but New Zealand could fall foul of new tackle laws
Women’s rugby ‘revolution’ promised at Dublin event
Rugby dignitaries hear of global campaign ahead of crunch Nations Championship talks
Gordon D’Arcy: Absence of a proper global calendar the root of world rugby’s problems
So many difficulties to address before a World League should even be considered
Bill Beaumont to convene Dublin meeting on World Rugby League
Proposals have drawn widespread criticism from players on grounds of player welfare
The Offload: Brett Gosper must be held to account for what he says
Jack McGrath is seemingly Ulster bound next season, and it could open the floodgates
Gerry Thornley: World League proposal has more holes than a soup strainer
World Rugby has managed to antagonise all the stake-holders in the game that matter
Six Nations countries a long way from backing World League
Sexton says the issue of player load needs to be properly understood in any talks
Rugby’s proposed World League - all you need to know
What’s happening with the proposed new ’League of Nations’ and how will it impact on Irish rugby?
Gerry Thornley: 'World League' could seriously devalue the Six Nations
Subsuming tournament in a new ‘World League of Nations’ would be fraught with danger
Sleeping giant: US rugby ready for its great awakening
As USA prepares to play Ireland this weekend, the US eyes up hosting World Cup 2027
Autumn Series: Friendly fire will be as keenly felt as ever
There will be plenty at stake for both teams and players with a World Cup looming
Cards best way to change player behaviour, says World Rugby
Greater consistency needed from referees when issuing red cards, says WR chief
RWC 2019: natural disaster could be a real threat in Japan
September brings about chaotic weather - but World Cup organisers are braced for it
Rugby World Cup could be extended from 20 teams to 24
Rugby does not have the global depth of football but World Rugby is keen to expand
Australian media in no doubt ‘Ireland were the better team’
Following Ireland's series win there are calls for World Rugby to offer clarity on aerial duels
Rugby World Cup bid: Quiet deals outmanoeuvred Ireland
Inexperienced Irish bid refused to wade into murky waters and instead played by the rules
John Robbie: 2023 World Cup can be catalyst for change in South Africa
Former Ireland scrumhalf says tournament would be ‘marvellous’ for adopted nation
World Rugby disappointed at criticism of South Africa RWC bid
SA Rugby points to lack of serious crime at country’s soccer and cricket World Cups
IRFU question South Africa RWC bid in letter to World Rugby
Letter, which has been seen by The Irish Times, shows misgivings on evaluation report
New Zealand scorch past Wales to send out early warning
Black Ferns’ back-three of Woodman, Winiata and Wickliffe a sight to behold at UCD
Fun bus delivers Ireland’s Rugby World Cup bid
Detailed submission for 2023 delivered to World Rugby offices in Dublin
World Cup 2023: Bidding process will come down to the wire
A recommendation from World Cup Technical Review Group will be crucial
Irish diaspora a major plus in Ireland 2023 World Cup bid
Broadening the appeal of rugby in North America and Canada a potential selling point
RWC 2023: France and South Africa bids have issues to sort out
Both Irish rivals have a lot in their favour in terms of infrastructure and stadiums
Ireland camp is best in my time as manager, says Mick Kearney
Squad prepare for second All Black clash with no new injury worries after Canada win
Three-year eligibility rule to be reviewed, says World Rugby
Chairman Bill Beaumont says it’s needs to be looked at and all unions will be consulted
Success of Women’s Rugby World Cup will help 2023 bid
Ireland is competing with France and South Africa to host men’s tournament
Ireland land in tough pool for Women’s Rugby World Cup
Draw starts ball rolling for tournament to be held in Dublin and Belfast next August
Southern Hemisphere ballast helps steady Ireland’s ship
Jared Payne and CJ Stander were facilitated by the disputed three-year residency rule
World Rugby set to review eligibility rules for international players
Three-year residency rule has proved very beneficial to Ireland in recent years
USA Rugby backs away from Pro 12 expansion plans
Chief executive Dan Payne voices support for PRO Rugby league after debut season
Closing of gap between rugby tiers promised after ‘best’ World Cup
Tournament profits will be used to boost tier-two nations, says World Rugby chief
RWC 2019: Opening match and final dates revealed
Japan, one of the success stories from the 2015 competition, are hosting next edition
World Rugby chief plays down fears game is becoming too physical
Brett Gosper not alarmed by number of players forced out of World Cup through injury
RWC: Over 20 per cent of players not born in country
Samoa had the most, 13 of their squad born in New Zealand, with Tonga not far behind
RWC 2015: World Cup bigger than host nation
England’s premature exit not the end of the world for organisers
Coach says USA will punch their weight at future World Cups
Assistant coach Chris O’Brien believes Eagles will soar as game continues to grow stateside
Andy McGeady: No rest for weary Tier Two nations
Chance to level the playing field through fairer scheduling is being missed
Teams breaching concussion protocols at World Cup could be fined
World Rugby intent on enforcing player welfare programmes at flagship tournament
Eligibility rules under the spotlight as Rugby World Cup looms
Fijian-born Nathan Hughes is set to skip the tournament so he can represent England
Ireland face ‘ferocious’ competition for 2023 World Cup
World Rugby chief says Ireland are terrific candidates to host the game’s top event
Without clear direction from the top rugby is in danger of losing its way
With the game experiencing growing pains, there is plenty to ponder for rugby’s decision makers
O’Driscoll fifth most influential rugby figure
After retirement the former Irish captain is still seen as having an important place
IRFU reports surplus of €7.3 million
Excess due to improved ticket sales and an increase in Six Nations prize money
IRB chief Brett Gosper believes harmony in Europe will aid growth of game
Image of professional rugby could have been seriously damaged if deal was not struck
TV3 plans high-definition Rugby World Cup
Station will broadcast all 42 matches of 2015 tournament after beating RTÉ to the rights
IRB against an Anglo-French tournament replacing the Heineken Cup
Chief executive indicates that IRB council would block any breakaway competition
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