Jared Wright 04 Oct 2026 All Blacks challenge World Rugby to ‘simplify’ the scrum as Dave Rennie calls for laws to be ‘deleted’ Dave Rennie has hit out at the Springboks scrum yet again and has called on World Rugby to get rid of laws to simplify the set-piece. New Zealand
Jared Wright 03 Oct 2026 Sir Steve Hansen calls for ‘transparency’ from World Rugby as referees are viewed as protected Sir Steve Hansen believes that there needs to be more transparency from World Rugby. Internationals
Jared Wright 30 Sep 2026 Michael Hooper hides referee bias accusation behind call for World Rugby to protect Andrea Piardi Michael Hooper effectively pleas to World Rugby to ban Andrea Piardi from officiating matches involving Australia. Australia
Adam Kyriacou 27 Sep 2026 World Rugby rankings: Wallabies usurp Six Nations side and what Springboks defeat means for All Blacks The Wallabies claimed a 42-38 win over the Springboks at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday and the result comes with an added positive. Internationals
Jared Wright 21 Sep 2026 URC ‘upgrades’ TMO support in South Africa as experimental law gets World Rugby’s greenlight The URC referee boss says that the competition have been permitted by World Rugby to continue an 'experimental law'. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 20 Sep 2026 URC referee boss wants officials to ‘win over the fans’ and rejects ‘coaching players’ claim Tappe Henning has revealed four objectives for referees in the URC this season. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 18 Sep 2026 Why URC referee boss ‘strongly’ disagrees with World Rugby’s stance on coaches’ meetings: ‘How can we work together if we don’t talk?’ Unlike in international rugby, the United Rugby Championship will allow individual meetings between referees and coaches. United Rugby Championship
Colin Newboult 15 Sep 2026 Ex-Wallabies hooker slams ‘dangerous as hell’ scrum law in wake of All Blacks controversy as he hits out at World Rugby ‘idiot’ A former Wallabies star has weighed into the scrum debate after All Blacks coach Neil Barnes' controversial comments. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Jared Wright 13 Sep 2026 Latest World Rugby rankings: Springboks open up a significant lead over the All Blacks after Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series success The Springboks have extended their lead at the summit of the World Rugby Rankings. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Jared Wright 10 Sep 2026 World Rugby rankings: Top spot up for grabs in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry finale as Springboks target significant lead How the final Springboks v All Blacks Test can impact the World Rugby rankings. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Jack Tunney 09 Sep 2026 Diego Dominguez among five greats to join Joel Stransky and Zinzan Brooke in 2026 World Rugby Hall of Fame World Rugby has named five more stars for induction into its prestigious Hall of Fame, bringing the total to 182 since its establishment in 2006. Internationals
Jared Wright 08 Sep 2026 Dave Rennie reveals All Blacks plan to limit Springboks’ scrum dominance as World Rugby disagreement continues after assistant’s ‘gravy train’ claim Dave Rennie says that the All Blacks and World Rugby are not seeing eye to eye on officaiting issues around scrums. New Zealand
Jared Wright 08 Sep 2026 Law discussion: The referee’s explanation that clears up Ruben Love’s yellow card in the All Blacks’ defeat A look at Ruben Love's yellow card against the Springboks, was it the right call? Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Colin Newboult 06 Sep 2026 Nigel Owens critical of World Rugby change as Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie frustration ‘completely understandable’ Nigel Owens believes that World Rugby have got it wrong with their referee protocols. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Louis Chapman Coombe 06 Sep 2026 World Rugby rankings: Springboks hold onto top spot as All Blacks gap grows The latest World Rugby rankings are in after a busy day of Test rugby. Internationals
Colin Newboult 05 Sep 2026 Schalk Burger suggests World Rugby backtracks on officiating policy over coaching ‘paranoia’ amid Greatest Rivalry controversy Extra pressure has been put on the officials with the Springboks and All Blacks airing their grievances in public. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Colin Newboult 04 Sep 2026 Jean de Villiers issues proposal to World Rugby after Springboks v All Blacks controversy to prevent future Rassie Erasmus ‘gamesmanship’ Rassie Erasmus has once again stirred debate after his antics ahead of the second Springboks v All Blacks Test. South Africa
Jared Wright 03 Sep 2026 World Rugby rankings: Historic first awaits All Blacks who target Springboks’ top spot South Africa and New Zealand will battle it out for the top spot in the World Rugby rankings for the third weekend in a row. Internationals
Louis Chapman Coombe 01 Sep 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup: November fixtures, kick-off times and venues confirmed The full fixture list for November's Nations Cup block has been confirmed. Nations Cup
Jared Wright 01 Sep 2026 ‘Well done to World Rugby’ – Rassie Erasmus praises law change that is ‘working all teams’ Rassie Erasmus believes that one law tweak by World Rugby has benefitted all teams. South Africa
Louis Chapman Coombe 28 Aug 2026 World Rugby rankings: What the Springboks need to regain top spot as All Blacks target major lead The latest look at the World Rugby rankings heading into this weekend's Tests. Internationals
Jared Wright 26 Aug 2026 Rassie Erasmus plans beers with Dave Rennie ‘without the referee’ as Springboks boss hits out at illogical meeting Rassie Erasmus has doubled down on his criticism of World Rugby's decision around referee meetings before Tests. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Jared Wright 22 Aug 2026 Latest World Rugby rankings: All Blacks dethrone Springboks at the summit after dominant Greatest Rivalry victory Check out the latest World Rugby rankings. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Jared Wright 21 Aug 2026 World Rugby rankings: What the All Blacks need to return to become world number one again How the All Blacks could return to the summit of the World Rugby rankings this weekend. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Jared Wright 18 Aug 2026 Springboks haven’t got any ‘negative feedback’ from World Rugby as Rassie Erasmus and Jaco Peyper hit back at accusations Rassie Erasmus and Jaco Peyper have hit back at accusations that the Springboks are attempting to slow the game down. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Jared Wright 17 Aug 2026 Rassie Erasmus: World Rugby’s decision has forced coaches to ‘voice concerns’ in the media, it’s our ‘only option’ Rassie Erasmus says that coaches are frustrated by World Rugby's decision over meetings with referees. South Africa
Jared Wright 11 Aug 2026 Sir John Kirwan ‘prays’ the All Blacks won’t get ‘pedantic’ referees in Springboks series after ‘poor’ officiating in Cape Town Sir John Kirwan has slammed the performance of the match officials in the All Blacks' 38-21 victory over the Stormers. Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Jared Wright 08 Aug 2026 Latest World Rugby rankings: Springboks retain top spot ahead of All Blacks Tests as Wales rise to two-year high The latest World Rugby rankings following the wekeend's action in Japan and Argentina. Internationals
Jared Wright 07 Aug 2026 World Rugby creating ‘tension’ with controversial decision as Sir Steve Hansen believes it’s furthering ‘mistrust’ between coaches and referees World Rugby has created 'tension' between referees and coaches and Sir Steve Hansen doesn't think it's right. Internationals
Jared Wright 06 Aug 2026 Beauden Barrett: All Blacks game is heading in the same direction as World Rugby law changes with ‘more skilful’ players required Beauden Barrett believes that the All Blacks' style of play under new head coach Dave Rennie suits the ever-changing World Rugby laws. New Zealand
