New Zealand freezing 50% of remaining player payments
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the New Zealand Rugby Players’ Association (NZRPA) have today agreed to a range of payment changes t…
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15 Apr 2020, 20:49
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World Rugby confirm applicants for key board positions
World Rugby has confirmed the nominations for the positions of Chairman and Vice-Chairman, which will be determined at the annual …
Online Editors
15 Apr 2020, 20:41
Stricken Saracens' furloughs and swingeing pay deferrals
The Londoners, who have been automatically relegated to the Championship for 2020/21 followed repeated salary cap breaches, are un…
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15 Apr 2020, 11:26
'There are academy players earning minimum wage - £8,000 a year... a 25% pay cut isn't fair'
RPA player liaison Christian Day has hit out at some English clubs over the cost-cutting measures they forced the lowest earners t…
Online Editors
15 Apr 2020, 9:51
French giants Toulouse unveil radical idea for next season's Champions Cup - report
With the coronavirus pandemic leading to the shutdown of the 2019/20 campaign, the four-time winners have hatched a plan to free u…
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15 Apr 2020, 7:35
Mako Vunipola has singled out the best coach he has ever worked with
Vunipola says Jones gives England players the confidence to play their natural game.
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15 Apr 2020, 5:26
Clive Woodward's crisis reason for backing Pichot as 'rugby's David in a world of Goliaths'
England's 2003 World Cup-winning coach claims professional rugby has been exposed as a business built on shifting sands and the ti…
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15 Apr 2020, 4:24
New Zealand Government makes $7.3 million payout to rugby nationwide
Rugby in New Zealand has received a $7.3 million boost from the nation's government under its wage subsidy scheme.
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15 Apr 2020, 1:00
World Rugby won't bail out SANZAAR despite facing $790m financial deficit
Vice-chairman Augustin Pichot says World Rugby won't bail out SANZAAR nations that hit the financial skids.
Online Editors
15 Apr 2020, 0:51
New Zealand's highest paid players set to be hit hardest as pay slash announcement looms
New Zealand's top rugby players could find out how much of their pay will be slashed as early as this week.
Online Editors
14 Apr 2020, 22:26
Top rugby players of past 25 years: Four All Blacks dominate experts' list
Four All Black greats have featured heavily in a respected magazine's list of the greatest test rugby players of the past 25 years…
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14 Apr 2020, 20:47
SANZAAR boss Andy Marinos reveals cutoff date for revamped Super Rugby competition
SANZAAR boss Andy Marinos has revealed that plans for a revamped version of Super Rugby will be on the table until the end of the …
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14 Apr 2020, 19:18
Munster have just bagged themselves a League of Legends esports franchise
Founded in 2016 by Ciaran Walsh, Phelan Gaming is reputedly Ireland’s most successful esports team and they are primarily focuss…
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14 Apr 2020, 9:55
Scottish Rugby's latest decision worryingly highlights how just long fans might have to wait before the sport restarts
The players union have accepted the long-term need for national team player salaries to be reduced by between ten to 25 per cent, …
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14 Apr 2020, 9:18
Beaumont comes out fighting after Pichot announces rival election bid
The ex-Grand Slam-winning England captain has reacted quickly after World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot announced at the week…
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14 Apr 2020, 7:42
Worcester's Jono Lance lines up switch to PRO14 - report
Set to turn 30 in June, the half-back has an impressive pedigree having won Super Rugby titles at the Reds and the Waratahs before…
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14 Apr 2020, 6:23
Temporary pay relief for Waratahs
With Rugby Australia and the Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) resuming talks, NSW Rugby have followed the recent example of …
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14 Apr 2020, 4:43
Principality Stadium visit leaves Jamie Roberts feeling extreme sadness
The veteran midfielder earned 48 of his 94 Wales caps at the Welsh rugby cathedral and he never imagined seeing the ground being t…
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14 Apr 2020, 4:19
Duane Vermeulen fights off Billy Vunipola challenge to be crowned world's best No. 8
Springboks star Duane Vermeulen has been voted the world’s best No. 8 by fans around the globe after dispatching England powerho…
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14 Apr 2020, 1:11
'He's a very, very good player': The potential Wallabies star Will Genia believes is the real deal
Former Wallabies halfback Will Genia has lathered a promising Australian youngster in praise, but has issued a warning if the futu…
Online Editors
13 Apr 2020, 22:51
