Laws: What's new in 2024?
Three law amendments are in effect from 1 July with additional trials being tested in World Rugby tournaments.
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The Olympic Games Paris 2024 men’s rugby sevens semi-final line-up was completed following a pulsating day that saw a record 130,000 spectators create an incredible atmosphere inside Stade de France
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Australia’s Filipo Daugunu has been suspended for two matches (subject to the completion of World Rugby's Coaching Intervention Programme) for a red card offence contrary to Law 9.11 (players must not do anything reckless or dangerous).
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Australia’s Filipo Daugunu will appear (remotely) before an independent Judicial Committee following the red card he received for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in Australia’s test match against Georgia on Saturday, 20 July. The hearing will take place Tuesday, 23 July.
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Australia second-row, Harvey Cordukes, has received a two-match sanction for a dangerous tackle in Australia’s match against Georgia on 29 June, 2024 in round one of the World Rugby U20 Championship taking place in South Africa.
USA Women's Captain - Naya Tapper
Quote from USA Women's Captain Naya Tapper ahead of the Rugby Sevens Olympic competition.
Australia Women's Captain - Charlotte Caslick
Quote from Australia Women's Captain Charlotte Caslick ahead of the Rugby Sevens Olympic competition.
Anticipating the impacts of climate change on our sport
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont addresses the global rugby family with an open letter urging to “come together to protect the essence of our beloved sport”
Quotes of WXV 1: ‘Women’s rugby is on the rise, every single week’
Our pick of the quotes from the inaugural WXV 1 tournament in New Zealand.
World Rugby Awards - Savea (NZL), Farrell (IRE), Tele'a (NZL) Isgro (ARG), Nathan-Wong (NZL)
Quotes on the night from the World Rugby Awards winners, including Men's 15s Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Breakthrough Men's Player and Men's and Women's Sevens Players of the Year.