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Japan Suspends Eddie Jones for Four Matches Over Abuse of Officials

The punishment signals a zero‑tolerance stance from Japanese rugby on coach conduct.

Super Rugby Pacific Sets 2026 Law Tweaks to Speed Play and Curb TMO Interventions

Boks Back High-Ball Crackdown as England’s Steward Calls for Catch-Attempt Tweak

Bundee Aki Handed Four-Game Ban for Officials Abuse, Ruling Him Out of Ireland’s First Three Six Nations Matches

South Wales University Rugby Derby Abandoned After 30-Player Brawl

Hollie Davidson to Become First Woman to Referee a Men’s Six Nations Match

O'Gara Handed Two-Week Ban and €3,000 Fine; Hastoy Out Three Weeks After 34-Second Red

Nigel Owens Justifies De Jager Red, Says Mostert Call Should Have Been Bunker Review

Beirne’s 20-Minute Red Overturned as Disciplinary Panel Clears Ireland Lock to Face Japan

Argentina XV Confirms Munster Lineup to Open European Tour

Munster to Host Argentina XV at Thomond Park on Saturday

World Rugby Confirms 23-Referee Panel and Key Appointments for November Tests

Bulls Confirm Three Injury-Enforced Changes for Leinster Visit

Hollie Davidson Receives World Rugby Referee Award Ahead of Second Women’s World Cup Final

USA Beats Samoa 29–13 to Clinch 2027 Rugby World Cup Berth in Denver

South Africa Crush Brazil 66-6 in RWC Opener as Hele Hits Hat-Trick

World Rugby Delays Decision on 20-Minute Red Card Rule

Rugby to Trial 20-Minute Red Cards in Autumn Internationals

RFU Confirms TMO Not Influenced by Commentary in Saracens-Harlequins Match

Andrew Brace Appointed to Referee High-Stakes Calcutta Cup Match