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Bill Beaumont beats Agustín Pichot in battle for control of World Rugby

6 years ago by The Guardian

Beaumont re-elected chairman after winning vote 28-23‘I am honoured to accept the mandate to serve once again’Bill Beaumont has been re-elected as World Rugby’s chairman for another four years after...

WATCH: Highlights reel shows why Elliot Daly is so valued by Eddie Jones

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Saracens utility back Elliot Daly has been a favourite on the wing for Eddie Jones’ England side in recent years, but his selection has often been debated by fans and pundits.

Burns Leaves Bath For Shokki Shuttles

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England fly-half Freddie Burns has put pen to paper for Japanses club Shokki Shuttles.   Burns, 29, has been capped five times for England and leaves Bath after 53 appearances. He has also...

The Baabaas team that beat an England side featuring Andy Goode in 2009

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In 2009, Martin Corry and Josh Lewsey bade a victorious farewell to English rugby at Twickenham with the Barbarians as they held on for victory despite a late England comeback.   Martin Johnson's...

Pichot or Beaumont - How the Unions are expected vote or have voted already

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The votes are in and the new Chairman of World Rugby will be announced on 12 May 2020.   We have broken down who has voted for Sir Bill Beaumont and Agustin Pichot with some of the...

Emily Scarratt on life in lockdown

6 years ago by Rugby World

The England centre and World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year talks about her current training regime on the family farmOn target: Emily Scarratt kicks a conversion during the Women's Six Nations (Getty...

UK government at least a week away from giving sport the green light

6 years ago by The Guardian

Premier League among organisations meeting DCMS on FridayNo relaxation of coronavirus guidelines for sport until 7 MayThe prospects of sport being given the green light to restart behind closed doors when...

Wales provide boost to Bill Beaumont's re-election bid with World Rugby

6 years ago by The Guardian

WRU backs incumbent as chairman against Agustín PichotWales would play eight autumn Tests in a row, says coachBill Beaumont has received a significant boost in his bid to be re-elected as World Rugby...

British and Irish Lions Legends - Phil Bennett

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

When one considers the golden days of Welsh and Lions rugby in the 70s, the image of the hot-stepping Phil Bennett is one which easily springs to mind.   A man of diminutive stature- standing only...

Face-off: Take the points or kick to the corner?

6 years ago by Rugby World

Should teams kick for goal at every opportunity to amass points? Or is opting for field position – and tries – a better way to twist the knife? Read our April 2020 issue debate Attacking mindset: Exeter's...