The votes are in, and the changes promised and spearheaded by World Rugby Vice-Chairman Agustín Pichot have been made. In fact the changes to Regulation 8 regarding international regulations have gone beyond what was hoped. The changes not only affect residency but also the ‘capturing’ of u20 and sevens players. …
Read More »Set Your Alarms: Rugby World Cup 2019 Draw Tomorrow Morning
Set your alarm clocks. The draw for Rugby World Cup 2019 is to take place tomorrow morning. With the tournament being played in Japan the draw is to take place at 5pm local time. For the rugby public in the Americas it will require an early morning mid-week alarm. When? …
Read More »Rugby Given Wake-Up call as FIFA World Cup Expands to 48 Teams
Rugby has been given a wake-up call as the FIFA World Cup has expanded to 48 teams. Tuesday’s announcement that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be increased from 32 to 48 participants sees it having more than double that of rugby’s showpiece event. FIFA World Cup Expansion The FIFA …
Read More »Easter Island Seeks Greater Presence in Chile
Easter Island seeks greater presence in Chile, reports Rugbiers. Leading rugby players from the island known by the locals as Rapa Nui are set to compete in an event on mainland Chile this coming weekend in the Copa I. Municipalidad de San Carlos, a Rugby Sevens tournament. Rugby arrived on Easter …
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