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Participation levels are at an all-time high with 2.7-million players globally — making up more than a quarter of the global playing population — and a 28% increase in registered players since 2017. (Getty)
BILL BEAUMONT

World Rugby launches global campaign to boost women’s game

The campaign uses stories from 15 women and girls involved in rugby at all levels of the game to promote women’s rugby

  • Agency
1 min read
BERNARD LAPASSET

New rugby laws to be tested at all levels in SA

Changes in the laws of rugby are to be given a trial at all levels of the game in South Africa from next month, the International Rugby Board (IRB) said on Thursday. The IRB has…

  • Mitch Phillips
2 min read
GRAHAM MOURIE

Rugby World Cup 2011 to stick with 20 teams

The 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand will remain a 20-team competition, the International Rugby Board (IRB) announced on Friday. Before this year’s World Cup, where South…

  • Julian Guyer
2 min read