Bill Beaumont
World Rugby announces new tournament, expanded World Cup
World Rugby announce a major overhaul of the international calendar which will include a new 24-team bi-annual tournament, as well as the Rugby World Cup expanding.
Oct 24, 20:11
England's Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup final
England's Wayne Barnes is appointed as the referee for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa.
Oct 24, 12:47
Women's Rugby World Cup postponed until 2022
The tournament will be be staged in New Zealand next year instead of this.
Mar 9, 15:32
Nigel Owens announces retirement after refereeing 100 Tests
Nigel Owens was in charge of the 2015 World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham.
Dec 11, 15:16
Australia receive 2027 World Cup bid boost courtesy of dual-awarding system
The United States are in the running to host the 2031 event and Australia hope that will help them secure the prior tournament.
Aug 13, 14:32
Pacific Rugby campaigners call for review of Bill Beaumont re-election
World Rugby say the election for chairman was 'fairly contested'.
Jul 22, 11:51
Former England wing Mike Slemen dies, aged 69
The Liverpool product was England's most-capped wing with 31 appearances when he played his final Test in 1984.
Jul 21, 17:28
Agustin Pichot resigns from World Rugby Council after losing election
Pichot lost the vote against Sir Bill Beaumont by 28 votes to 23 on May 2.
May 13, 12:15
Sir Bill Beaumont to resurrect plans for a new global tournament
World Rugby's re-elected chair says "embryonic" talks have begun with representatives from both hemispheres.
May 3, 15:54
Coronavirus latest: World Rugby admits difficulties over planning restart
The differences in policy from country to country is making life tough for the sport's organisers.
May 3, 13:07
BOA chairman Sir Hugh Robertson to lead World Rugby governance review
The appointment has been announced within 24 hours of Sir Bill Beaumont being re-elected as World Rugby chairman.
May 3, 12:51
Coronavirus latest: Bill Beaumont re-elected, European Road Champs cancelled
Sir Bill Beaumont won a slim 28-23 majority in the vote ahead of his vice-chairman Agustin Pichot.
May 2, 19:12
What is on the agenda for Bill Beaumont after re-election as World Rugby chief?
The PA news agency looks at the issues facing Sir Bill Beaumont.
May 2, 17:13
Sir Bill Beaumont re-elected as World Rugby chairman for second term
The 68-year-old won a slim majority to beat Agustin Pichot to the role.
May 2, 17:12
Agustin Pichot plans to use Fortnite to drum up interest in rugby
The former Argentina captain is challenging Sir Bill Beaumont's control of World Rugby.
Apr 28, 16:40
Fiji chairman Francis Kean steps down amid homophobia allegations
Kean's candidature for the World Rugby executive committee has also been withdrawn.
Apr 21, 09:58
World Rugby investigating homophobia allegations against Fiji chairman
The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) supported Sir Bill Beaumont's bid for re-election as World Rugby chairman.
Apr 20, 16:34
Agustin Pichot planning to expand Lions tour on a "worldwide scale"
If elected as World Rugby chairman, Agustin Pichot would push for the British and Irish Lions to tour North and South America.
Apr 20, 08:20
Sir Bill Beaumont admits there could be no more international rugby in 2020
Scrapping the remaining games is not being ruled out.
Apr 17, 09:07
Sir Bill Beaumont promises independent review of World Rugby's governance
World Rugby chair Beaumont is being challenged for the role by vice-chairman Agustin Pichot.
Apr 14, 11:41
Sir Clive Woodward backs Agustin Pichot's World Rugby chairman challenge
England's World Cup-winning coach takes to social media to back former Bristol captain ahead of next month's election.
Apr 13, 12:19
Agustin Pichot launches bid for World Rugby chairman role
The former Argentina captain is currently vice-chairman to Beaumont.
Apr 12, 16:31
World Rugby decide to reinforce breakdown laws instead of reintroducing new ones
Current trends were considered before a recommendation to continue with the current laws.
Apr 2, 12:51
Sir Bill Beaumont hails Japan World Cup as "probably the greatest" ever
The tournament has broken records and left lasting memories.
Nov 3, 09:44
Alastair Cook and Bill Beaumont awarded knighthoods in New Year Honours
England manager Gareth Southgate and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas receive OBEs and there is an MBE for England captain Harry Kane.
Dec 28, 22:30
France win vote to host Rugby World Cup for third time in 2023
France see off competition from Ireland and preferred hosts South Africa to win the right to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Nov 15, 13:27
Maro Itoje, Owen Farrell, Billy Vunipola named on player of the year shortlist
England trio Maro Itoje, Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are included on a six-strong shortlist for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.
Nov 7, 15:42
RFU chief: 'Changes to Six Nations format unlikely to happen'
Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie questions World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont's thinking behind altering the current Six Nations format.
Jul 26, 18:51
Bill Beaumont to stand for chairman of World Rugby
Former England and British and Irish Lions captain Bill Beaumont announces that he will stand for the position of World Rugby chairman in the May 11 elections.
Mar 3, 18:31
BBC, ITV win joint rights to Six Nations
The BBC and ITV succeed with a joint bid to broadcast the Six Nations in a new six-year deal.
Jul 9, 18:37
Debbie Jevans 'received £150,000 payoff from RFU'
Outgoing England Rugby 2015 chief executive Debbie Jevans received a £150,000 payoff from RFU chiefs after announcing her decision to step down, a report claims.
Apr 1, 07:08
RFU announce new European tournament to replace Heineken Cup
The Rugby Football Union announce a new European rugby tournament to replace the Heineken Cup.
Apr 10, 18:28
Bill Beaumont appointed Rugby Football Union chairman
Bill Beaumont is appointed the new chairman of the RFU.
Jul 8, 15:44
Bill Beaumont wants RFU chairman job
IRB vice-chairman Bill Beaumont admits that he is putting himself forward to become the chairman of the RFU.
Jan 12, 11:28
