World Rugby

No citing for Farrell

England co-captain Owen Farrell has not been cited for his controversial tackle on Bok centre André Esterhuizen at Twickenham.

Bok duo up for World Rugby award

Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx have been nominated for the 2018 World Rugby Player of the Year award.

‘Van der Westhuizen is fit’

SA Rugby Referees says Marius van der Westhuizen has not been dropped from World Rugby’s elite panel due to a problem with his fitness.

‘Unfit’ SA referee stood down again

Referee Marius van der Westhuizen has been dropped from World Rugby’s match official panel.

Dyantyi nominated for top award

Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi is one of three nominees for the 2018 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year award.

World Rugby approves revised TMO trial

A revised TMO protocol will be trialled during the tier-one Test matches in November with the aim of leaving greater decision-making responsibility with the on-field officials.

‘Refs must control games, not TMOs’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has welcomed World Rugby’s decision to implement a new TMO trial during the November Tests. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

World Rugby approves new TMO trial

World Rugby has announced a closed trial revising the scope of the TMO during the end-of-year Tests hosted by tier-one nations.

Boks stay fifth in World Rankings

There are no positional changes to the World Rugby rankings after a weekend that saw the Springboks beat the Wallabies and the All Blacks retain the Rugby Championship.