World Rugby
The rugby clash that didn’t make headlines
The men in green won in a classic decider this weekend - after a win last weekend in which two men in black were carded after clashes of heads. Rugby writers and fans here complained the rules spoiled…
AudioThe Weekend Panel with Al Gillespie and Lavina Good
Joining us on the panel this morning are Dr Alexander Gillespie and Lavina Good. Among other topics, they'll be discussing the anti-lockdown protest on Auckland's motorway, the All Blacks and Black… Audio
Calling Home: Sene Naoupu in Dublin
Wellington-born, Oamaru-raised Ireland rugby international Sene Naoupu is one of the most prolific and remarkable figures in the oval ball world. She's Calling Home from Dublin this morning. Audio
New Zealanders dominate World Rugby Awards nominations
A long list of New Zealanders have been nominated for World Rugby's Player of the Decade Awards with Portia Woodman up for three awards.
Bledisloe Cup match preview with Grant Nisbett
The All Blacks make their long-awaited return to the test arena in today's opening Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Wellington. Joining us to preview the match is the man who will call the… Audio
Finding a footing that's fair in non-binary sport
The science on transgender women in sport, from the person whose scientific work informed World Rugby's controversial new proposed policy Audio
Finding a footing that's fair in non-binary sport
The science on transgender women in sport, from the person whose scientific work informed World Rugby's controversial new proposed policy
AudioNew book paints birth of New Zealand rugby in different light
Dr. Ron Palenski's new book, Our Game: New Zealand Rugby at 150 offers a fresh take on the beginnings of the game of rugby in this country, with the veteran scribe offering new evidence of a game that… Audio
World Rugby postpones more events
World Rugby has announced further postponements in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
World Rugby dumps Nations Championship plan
World Rugby has abandoned plans to introduce a Nations Championship.
Pacific rugby concerned about world rugby plans
World Rugby is denying that Pacific nations are going to be excluded from the the World League competition. On Twitter on Monday, World Rugby Chief Executive Brett Gosper said there is no Pacific shut… Audio
World Rugby's 'massive turnaround' encouraging
The chief executive of the Pacific Rugby Players is encouraged by what he says is a massive turnaround by officials about the proposed new World League.
World Rugby calls for emergency meeting
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has called an emergency meeting to discuss the future of the international game.
World Rugby’s proposal would kill Pacific rugby – critics
High-profile rugby players around the world have spoken out against World Rugby's proposed plans for a new international competition that shuts out Pacific teams. Alex Perrottet reports. Audio
World Rugby wants consistency with red cards
World Rugby has called for a greater consistency from referees when they hand out red cards but will not ask officials to show too much leniency, chief executive Brett Gosper said.
World Rugby lacking leadership: Hansen
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has launched a broadside at World Rugby following separate test series in New Zealand and Australia marred by refereeing confusion.
Benjamin Fall’s red card cancelled
An Independent Judicial Committee appointed by World Rugby has decided French fullback Benjamin Fall was treated too harshly when he was sent off in Saturday night's second test against the All Blacks… Video, Audio
World Rugby to clarify player eligibility rule
World Rugby has pledged to clarify rules on player eligibility after an independent appeal body upheld a decision to punish three countries for breaching rules during European qualification for the…
Lately with Karyn Hay for 29 May 2018
If you have a listing on Air BnB then you should be paying bed tax? And World Rugby want to trial lowering of the acceptable level of contact to the chest. Audio
World Rugby to trial tackle height rule changes
World Rugby is poised to trial rule changes at under-20 competitions that lower the height of tackles to reduce the risk of head injury, particularly concussion.
