Rugby World Cup to expand to 24 teams for 2027
Ireland has already qualified for the tournament, which will be staged in Australia
Ireland has already qualified for the tournament, which will be staged in Australia
Matt Williams: The root cause of low ball-in-play time in matches can be traced back to the current scrum laws presided over by rugby’s governing authorities
Willie Faloon’s side run in eight tries against a side that had run them close in the Six Nations
If a solution is not soon found to create a feasible global club calendar, Australian rugby may soon face an era of irreversible decline
If scrums and mauls are what excite you most about rugby, the good times are set to carry on rolling. The rest of us may suffer
The Counter Ruck podcast: A number of trials will be run over the summer by World Rugby
Owen Doyle: World Rugby proposals remain a work in progress but still not strong enough to discourage serious foul play
Former Ireland internationals voice their disapproval at the fact that it will no longer be possible to choose to scrum from a free kick
World Rugby to consider a proposal to globally trial a new variation of red card laws successfully implemented in Super Rugby
The 6-2 split has become normalised with forward power from the bench winning over coaches
The ugly side of rugby has not gone away, and the deterrent of a straight red card should not be diluted
Ireland is the first country to launch the service for male and female players who have concerns about their brain and mental health
Constant revisions of and amendments to the game’s laws are product of coaches finding ways to bend them to their advantage
A fundamental need exists for World Rugby to rid the game of danger
World Rugby considering reducing tackle height at elite level and introducing a trial of the 20-minute red card
Antidote to end scourge of kick tennis goes on trial in Super Rugby Pacific
Science tells us to reduce head impacts and that upright tackles with heads in the same airspace pose the greatest risk of concussion
World Rugby’s curious lack of action appears to have forced individual national bodies to act, with what has been until now great haste and little thought
Current trial that allows a replacement for a sent off after 20 minutes is wrong-headed and dangerous.
Prospect of Triple Crown will keep players’ focus on Scotland and not on Paris outcome
Only two teams benefit from the importance placed on scrums while the rest run the ball
The intensity brought by New Zealand in Saturday’s Test will be off the Richter scaler
In World Rugby’s case they must also look at the physical burden that players face
Few of the legacies of the tour to South Africa will have been the result of the actual rugby played
College responded to Irish Times FOI request saying they have no control over rugby club
The laws of the game are not being applied properly and players are at risk of serious injury
World Rugby have recruited a special mind to safeguard players and enhance the sport
World Rugby’s chief medical officer on what it will take to get the sport back on track
Ex-England captain expected to receive unanimous support from Six Nations countries
Ideal eight-week schedule would initially see derbies being played behind closed doors
Financial assistance packages and plans for Tests and major competitions top the list
Trials show lowering legal tackle height armpit to waist helps reduce injuries like concussion
Equitable sliding scale will be used for all international and provincial players
If referees don’t know or don’t apply the laws of the game correctly then anarchy results
Omens not great when you see top coaches decrying red card for Barrett last month
Dominic McKay says opportunity to host final at Glasgow's Celtic Park too good to turn down
3D motion analysis lab trials with elite players confirm tackling lower trunk is safer
Previously all-male 32-member council to be increased to 49 members of both genders
Redacted section of controversial review shows Irish bid matched commercial offer and fee
Shane Ross defends Irish bid after World Rugby group endorses South Africa
First appearance for winger since sustaining head injury during Leicester clash
Both Irish rivals have a lot in their favour in terms of infrastructure and stadiums
Concussion is the most common injury suffered by rugby players
The decision by French authorities to lift a 15-week European ban demands attention
Letter from 70 health experts calls for a ban on tackling for schoolchildren
Hard data from tournament reveals Tier Two countries are closing gap on elite sides
Brett Gosper not alarmed by number of players forced out of World Cup through injury
Decision to name only two hookers in World Cup squads could backfire
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