Up to 80% of league and 20% of union claims face strike-out
Appeal over medical record disclosure denied on all grounds
Two appeals launched by the legal firm representing former players in rugby leagu…
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It’s ‘game on’ for launch, says rugby’s breakaway R360 league – but how ready is it really? | Matt Hughes ○
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Co-founder Mike Tindall insists R360 will launch next year but, with financial projections changing, questions remain
R360’s decision to withdraw its application for sanctioning by World Rugby this mo…
Questions mount for rugby's rebel R360 circuit ○
Rugby's rebel circuit has money and momentum, but might a setback over ratification by World Rugby mark a turn in its fortunes?
World Rugby urges men to learn from women’s game on engaging with fans ○
‘More personality creates more stars,’ says rugby chief
Sell outs expected at four weekend World Cup games
The head of World Rugby has urged the men’s game to learn lessons from how players at the Wome…
6 months ago
The Breakdown | Jac Morgan’s pivotal Lions moment reignites jackling debate in rugby ○
Some people consider it sacrosanct but has World Rugby extended too much latitude to the jackler or ‘stealer’?
Another Lions tour added to the annals, and everyone is more or less happy. The British &…
Flashing mouthgards for concussion to be introduced at Women’s Rugby World Cup ○
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LEDs will flash red for potentially concussive impacts
‘It will create awareness,’ World Rugby says
Rugby union is to introduce flashing LED mouthguards that light up when a player suffers a significan…
Calls for more respect for referees after Wallabies’ uproar in second Lions Test ○
World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says criticism of officials is unfair
But Australia coach Joe Schmidt set to avoid official sanction for remarks
World Rugby officials have called for greater respect to be …
7 months ago
‘Completely wrong’: Australia anger at officials over Keenan’s winning Lions try ○
Wallabies’ Schmidt slams failure to uphold player safety
Late clear-out decision ensured series-sealing triumph
Australia have reacted bitterly to their series-deciding loss to the British & Irish Lion…
Judge criticises solicitor acting on behalf of players with brain injury lawsuits ○
More than 1,000 players from both codes taking action
Solicitor under ‘misapprehension’ about responsibilities
The judge presiding over the two brain injury lawsuits in rugby league and union has issue…
10 months ago
No evidence that 7-1 bench splits increase injury risk, insists World Rugby ○
- Deployment of seven forwards on bench is controversial
- ‘Science said it’s not the case’ – Alan Gilpin on injury risk
World Rugby insists there is no medical evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to …