A Brisbane man has been fined $1000 and given a 12-month good behaviour bond for abusing a Rugby World Cup match official and his family.
In its 102nd year,the Shute Shield starts this weekend using a trial law to lower the legal tackling height to the sternum. The eyes of the world will be on the results.
The 2011 Rugby World Cup final was by no means a classic. But comparing it to last year’s showpiece event proves that rule changes have turned rugby into a waiting game.
A range of law tweaks and trials to enhance the spectacle of rugby,and improve player welfare,have been revealed in a new World Rugby plan.
A rarely used refereeing call during the Brumbies’ loss to the Chiefs could help eradicate rugby’s worst pest:the caterpillar ruck.
The game is going backwards economically because,aside from episodic scintillating moments like the first half of France-South Africa in the recent World Cup,it’s become lousy entertainment. Here’s how to fix it.
High-tech mouthguards that cost up to $500 and detect dangerous levels of force to the head during tackles are compulsory for Super Rugby players this year.
France halfback Antoine Dupont has exploited a loophole in the rugby rulebook. We explain how Super Rugby is closing it to create a better spectacle.
George Turner became first elite male player to be taken off for an HIA after his “smart mouthguard” detected an impact of more than 70G against France.
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh met with Victorian government officials on Wednesday to discuss the future of the Melbourne Rebels,as liquidators continue to see if there is a way forward for the club.
The world’s best player and a Wallabies legend have both made the switch to sevens for the Olympics.