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Bernard Laporte confident Six Nations will happen without disruption

January 15, 2021

French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte is confident that the upcoming Six Nations tournament will take place amid concerns over Covid-19. The French government…

Rugby Australia open to hosting new international tournament in July

January 15, 2021

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan said Australia will be open to host a new ‘mini Rugby World Cup’ tournament in July to fulfill the…

Six Nations appoint Julie Paterson as Director of Rugby

January 15, 2021

Six Nations Rugby has announced Julie Paterson as the new director of rugby. Her appointment follows after the board made recent appointments of CFO,…

Liam Williams to miss Wales’ Six Nations opener after three-week ban

January 14, 2021

Wales fullback Liam Williams will miss Six Nations opening game against Ireland following a three-week ban that was handed to him after his red-card…

France wants safety assurances from England and Ireland for Six Nations

January 14, 2021

The French government has been seeking reassurances from England and Ireland over Covid-19 ahead of the team’s visit to the countries during the Six…

Tests against New Zealand will be ideal preparation for World Cup – Robbie Henshaw

December 15, 2020

Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw believes facing New Zealand will be ideal preparation for the 2023 World Cup scheduled to be played in France. Andy…

Scotland are in the ‘toughest pool’ – Gregor Townsend

December 15, 2020

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is excited by the World Cup draw announced for the 2023 edition. The Dark Blues are in Pool B…

South Africa international Aphiwe Dyantyi banned for four years for doping violation

December 14, 2020

South Africa international wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has been handed a four-week banfollowing an anti-doping violation. The 26-year-old was tested positive for three banned substance…

South Africa finish 2020 as number one ranked Test team

December 9, 2020

South Africa have retained the number one ranking in the World Rugby Rankings at the end of the year despite not playing a single…

Achilles injury rules Mako Vunipola out of England’s Autumn Nations Cup final against France

December 6, 2020

England have suffered an injury blow ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup final against France with Mako Vunipola ruled out of the encounter with…

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Bernard Laporte confident Six Nations will happen without disruption

Rugby Australia open to hosting new international tournament in July

Six Nations appoint Julie Paterson as Director of Rugby

Liam Williams to miss Wales’ Six Nations opener after three-week ban

France wants safety assurances from England and Ireland for Six Nations

Tests against New Zealand will be ideal preparation for World Cup – Robbie Henshaw

Scotland are in the ‘toughest pool’ – Gregor Townsend

South Africa international Aphiwe Dyantyi banned for four years for doping violation

South Africa finish 2020 as number one ranked Test team

Achilles injury rules Mako Vunipola out of England’s Autumn Nations Cup final against France