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World Rugby is the world governing body for the sport of rugby union. World Rugby organises the Rugby World Cup every four years, the sport's most recognised and most profitable competition. It also organises a number of other international rugby competitions, such as the World Rugby Sevens Series, the Rugby World Cup Sevens, the World Under 20 Championship, and the Pacific Nations Cup.

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Scottish Rugby fined over World Cup complaint

Scottish Rugby is fined, reprimanded and ordered to apologise for Mark Dodson's criticism of World Rugby over a possible cancelation of their World Cup game with Japan.
BBC News - Published 1 week ago

Rugby World Cup: Scotland v Japan to go ahead

Scotland's World Cup game with Japan will go ahead on Sunday, World Rugby confirms.
BBC News - Published on October 13, 2019

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'One of the best moments of my life', says World rugby player of the year Du Toit

'It is an unbelievable experience', says Rugby World Cup winner and World player of the year Pieter-Steph du Toit.

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:52Published 2 weeks ago

Tensions rise as typhoon looms over Japan-Scotland showdown

Scotland call for 24 hour delay of vital Rugby World Cup match

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:06Published on October 11, 2019

Head coach Eddie Jones "disappointed" as England - France match cancelled

England rugby head coach Eddie Jones says everyone is "disappointed" the match against France has been cancelled because of the threat of Typhoon Hagibis, but said that it is a situation "we don't..

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:27Published on October 10, 2019

England v France, NZ v Italy cancelled due to typhoon

Rugby World Cup organisers cancel England against France and New Zealand's match against Italy on safety grounds caused by the potential threat of Typhoon Hagibis.

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:12Published on October 10, 2019

RWC: England v France called off due to Super Typhoon Hagibis

World Cup tournament director Alan Gilpin has confirmed at World Rugby's press conference that the clash between France and England has been cancelled due to Super Typhoon Hagibis. Scotland's match..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:11Published on October 10, 2019

Super Typhoon Hagibis: Japan's Rugby World Cup and F1 under threat

England will learn on Thursday whether their World Cup group decider against France will be cancelled or relocated due to the approach of Super Typhoon Hagibis. World Rugby has called a press..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:37Published on October 9, 2019

England through to Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

England capitalised on Tomas Lavanini's dismissal to secure their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a comfortable 39-10 victory over Argentina at Tokyo Stadium. The Pumas were forced to play..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:09Published on October 5, 2019

Cheika defends Hodge after high tackling ban

Australia head coach Michael Cheika defends Reece Hodge after an independent disciplinary tribunal said he does not know World Rugby’s new rules over high tackles.

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:50Published on September 27, 2019

Wales v Georgia: Rugby World Cup match preview

An in-depth look at the stats behind the match, as Wales start their 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign against Georgia on Monday night. Warren Gatland's men will be aiming to overcome a rocky week for..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:04Published on September 21, 2019