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Popham Hopes New World Rugby Chairman Heralds New Dawn In Concussion Issue

Former Wales flanker Alix Popham has told AFP he hopes the new chairman of World Rugby will push for the changes required to prevent players from suffering the long-term effects of successive head injuries, as he has done.

International Business Times

Rugby is crying out for fresh global vision in crucial leadership vote

Whoever succeeds Bill Beaumont as World Rugby chair will have a bulging in-tray with 20-minute red card fallout on the agenda

The Guardian - UK

Semi Radradra red card: Why was Fiji wing sent off against Wales?

The wing was shown a red card after his tackle on Cameron Winnett

The Independent UK

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Will rugby modernisation plans go through or will they get the red card?

New Zealand chief executive Mark Robinson wants rugby union to reinvent itself with the game’s future up for grabs

The Guardian - UK

Martin Hannan: I'm beelin' about the Rugby Sevens Commonwealth Games omission

Martin Hannan: I'm beelin' about the Rugby Sevens Commonwealth Games omission.

The National (Scotland)

Women’s World Cup has the hallmarks of gamechanger for rugby union

Talking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is also to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Rugby’s 20-minute red card to be trialled in upcoming Autumn Nations Series

Ireland and France opposed the new law over player safety concerns while Premiership coaches wanted changes to keep players on the field

The Guardian - UK

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Martin Hannan: World Rugby’s law changes approved - but is time on our side?

There's several changes to World Rugby in the pipeline.

The National (Scotland)

Rugby's Red Card Rift Splitting Opinions Across The World

Rugby union has been adept at law trial for decades, but the proposition to bring 20-minute red cards into the game was a point of disagreement between leading players on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Lawyer leading brain injury lawsuit under investigation over player recruitment

The former Wasps prop Will Green accuses Rylands Garth firm of pressuring him to lie about having dementia

The Guardian - UK

England defy Canada to secure 20th straight win and clinch WXV 1 title

England defeated Canada 21-12 in the WXV 1 final in Vancouver with the Red Roses extending their winning streak to 20 with a three-try comeback victory

The Guardian - AU

London emerges as ‘strong possibility’ to host Nations Championship after Qatar bid turned down

The inagural edition of World Rugby’s new competition is set to be held in 2026

The Independent UK

US road to 2031 Rugby World Cup starts with Pacific Nations challenge

Eagles coach Scott Lawrence has picked college talent – and crossovers from football and wrestling – in his squad to face Canada and Japan in new event

The Guardian - US

Rugby chief believes BBC partnership will create ‘generational moment’ at Women’s Rugby World Cup

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says the deal to show the tournament on free-to-air television is an opportunity to reach more fans

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

BBC to show 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup

The broadcaster will show every game of next summer’s tournament, which will be hosted in England

The Guardian - US

New England face Seattle in MLR final as US rugby seeks swift growth

Free Jacks and Seawolves head for San Diego, seeking to add to momentum stoked by Eagles’ women’s Olympic glory

The Guardian - US

US women took rugby bronze – creating a golden chance to grow the American game

Alex ‘Spiff’ Sedrick scored the winning try, Ilona Maher lit up social media – and World Rugby surely saw its chance

The Independent UK

No protection for players from dangers of rugby turning professional – claim

A detailed claim on behalf of 480 former players has been served on World Rugby, the RFU and the WRU.

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US Cities Vie For Rugby World Cup Hosting Rights In Historic North American Debut‌ ‌

Reps gather in Washington DC as World Rugby and USA Rugby pave the way for prestigious tournaments in 2031 and 2033.‌ ‌

The Guardian - US

‘Journey starts in earnest’: DC begins countdown to US Rugby World Cups

Scotland face Eagles at Audi Field but Alan Gilpin, World Rugby CEO, is also focusing on the women’s game and more

The Independent UK

Wimbledon uses AI to protect players after reports of abuse

The technology can identify concerning posts in 35 different languages

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand rugby chief says the sport needs to bring in 20-minute red cards

Mark Robinson, the NZ Rugby chief executive, has said that making the game more attractive to fans has to be considered when making law changes

The Independent UK

5 talking points as Wales kick off summer Test schedule with South Africa clash

Wales have lost their last six Tests and are without several key players.

The Guardian - UK

Another final tarnished as Obano’s red card a blight on rugby’s integrity

Northampton suffer as much in the reckoning as question marks will linger over whether they would have won with numbers even

The Guardian - UK

Death threats, AI, prosecutions: how should we stop referee abuse?

Multiple approaches are needed to stem vitriol aimed at officials but it is clear that examples need to be set at the top

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