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competing over two action-packed days on 30 November - 1 December</p> </div> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li class="js-slide-item "> <article class="o-media-pod o-media-pod--small-thumbnail-phablet js-media-pod" data-tags="wr-women-news"> <a href="https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/en/news/975297/louise-evans-joins-world-rugby-executive-board-as-independent-director-on-new-board" class="o-media-pod__link js-focus-on-tab" title="Louise Evans joins World Rugby Executive Board as Independent Director" target="_self"> <div class="o-media-pod__inner"> <header class="o-media-pod__header"> <div class="o-media-pod__image-container o-placeholder"> <svg class="icon o-placeholder__svg" data-cy="brand-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/shared-resources/production/buildlab/3.9.4/assets/i/svg-output/icons.svg#icn-brand"></use> </svg> <div class="js-lazy-load u-observed lazy-image-wrapper "> <!-- <picture class="o-media-pod__image object-fit-cover-picture "> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/27/2e159aa2-eaea-4db6-8a62-ba04545ebfa1/Louise-Evans.jpg?width=310, https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/27/2e159aa2-eaea-4db6-8a62-ba04545ebfa1/Louise-Evans.jpg?width=620 2x" media="(max-width: 639px)"> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/27/2e159aa2-eaea-4db6-8a62-ba04545ebfa1/Louise-Evans.jpg?width=588, https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/27/2e159aa2-eaea-4db6-8a62-ba04545ebfa1/Louise-Evans.jpg?width=1176 2x" media="(min-width: 640px)"> <img class=" js-faded-image fade-in-on-load object-fit-cover-picture__img" src="https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/27/2e159aa2-eaea-4db6-8a62-ba04545ebfa1/Louise-Evans.jpg?width=588" alt="Louise Evans"> </picture> --> </div> </div> </header> <div class="o-media-pod__content"> <div class="o-content-meta o-content-meta--small"> <time class="o-content-meta__item o-content-meta__item--text" data-buildlab-widget="timezone" data-date-type="date" datetime="27-11-2024" data-publish-millis="1732712400000">27 Nov 2024</time> </div> <h1 class="o-media-pod__heading">Louise Evans joins World Rugby Executive Board as Independent Director</h1> <p class="o-media-pod__summary">World Rugby has announced the appointment of Louise Evans to the international federation鈥檚 newly confirmed Executive Board as an independent director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.</p> </div> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li class="js-slide-item "> <article class="o-media-pod o-media-pod--small-thumbnail-phablet js-media-pod" data-tags="wr-news-pw"> <a href="https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/en/news/975069/world-rugby-medical-commission-conference-hears-of-continued-player-welfare-progress" class="o-media-pod__link js-focus-on-tab" title="World Rugby Medical Commission Conference hears of continued player welfare progress" target="_self"> <div class="o-media-pod__inner"> <header class="o-media-pod__header"> <div class="o-media-pod__image-container o-placeholder"> <svg class="icon o-placeholder__svg" data-cy="brand-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/shared-resources/production/buildlab/3.9.4/assets/i/svg-output/icons.svg#icn-brand"></use> </svg> <div class="js-lazy-load u-observed lazy-image-wrapper "> <!-- <picture class="o-media-pod__image object-fit-cover-picture "> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=310, https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=620 2x" media="(max-width: 639px)"> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=588, https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=1176 2x" media="(min-width: 640px)"> <img class=" js-faded-image fade-in-on-load object-fit-cover-picture__img" src="https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=588" alt="World Rugby logo - one to use for generic releases"> </picture> --> </div> </div> </header> <div class="o-media-pod__content"> <div class="o-content-meta o-content-meta--small"> <time class="o-content-meta__item o-content-meta__item--text" data-buildlab-widget="timezone" data-date-type="date" datetime="25-11-2024" data-publish-millis="1732540500000">25 Nov 2024</time> </div> <h1 class="o-media-pod__heading">World Rugby Medical Commission Conference hears of continued player welfare progress</h1> <p class="o-media-pod__summary">Delegates at the 16th annual World Rugby Medical Conference, held in Lisbon, Portugal, have heard about the continued progress on player welfare in rugby.</p> </div> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li class="js-slide-item "> <article class="o-media-pod o-media-pod--small-thumbnail-phablet js-media-pod" data-tags="Awards"> <a href="https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/en/news/974759/world-rugby-awards-2024-winners" class="o-media-pod__link js-focus-on-tab" title="Ellie Kildunne, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Maddison Levi and Antoine Dupont named World Rugby Players of the Year" target="_self"> <div class="o-media-pod__inner"> <header class="o-media-pod__header"> <div class="o-media-pod__image-container o-placeholder"> <svg class="icon o-placeholder__svg" data-cy="brand-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/shared-resources/production/buildlab/3.9.4/assets/i/svg-output/icons.svg#icn-brand"></use> </svg> <div class="js-lazy-load u-observed lazy-image-wrapper "> <!-- <picture class="o-media-pod__image object-fit-cover-picture "> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/worldrugby/photo/2024/11/24/cc342415-035e-4470-aeeb-8502478f0481/2186683554.jpg?width=310, https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/worldrugby/photo/2024/11/24/cc342415-035e-4470-aeeb-8502478f0481/2186683554.jpg?width=620 2x" media="(max-width: 639px)"> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/worldrugby/photo/2024/11/24/cc342415-035e-4470-aeeb-8502478f0481/2186683554.jpg?width=588, https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/worldrugby/photo/2024/11/24/cc342415-035e-4470-aeeb-8502478f0481/2186683554.jpg?width=1176 2x" media="(min-width: 640px)"> <img class=" js-faded-image fade-in-on-load object-fit-cover-picture__img" src="https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/worldrugby/photo/2024/11/24/cc342415-035e-4470-aeeb-8502478f0481/2186683554.jpg?width=588" alt="World Rugby Awards 2024"> </picture> --> </div> </div> </header> <div class="o-media-pod__content"> <div class="o-content-meta o-content-meta--small"> <time class="o-content-meta__item o-content-meta__item--text" data-buildlab-widget="timezone" data-date-type="date" datetime="24-11-2024" data-publish-millis="1732481400000">24 Nov 2024</time> </div> <h1 class="o-media-pod__heading">Ellie Kildunne, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Maddison Levi and Antoine Dupont named World Rugby Players of the Year</h1> <p class="o-media-pod__summary">In a star-studded evening in Monaco and surrounded by legends of the game, South Africa鈥檚 Pieter-Steph du Toit and England鈥檚 Ellie Kildunne have been named World Rugby Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 15s Player of the Year, while France's Antoine Dupont and Australia's Maddison Levi claimed the World Rugby Men's and Women's Sevens Player of the Year accolades.</p> </div> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li class="js-slide-item "> <article class="o-media-pod o-media-pod--small-thumbnail-phablet js-media-pod" data-tags="Awards"> <a href="https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/en/news/973377/world-rugby-hall-of-fame-to-recognise-five-legends-of-the-game" class="o-media-pod__link js-focus-on-tab" title="World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game" target="_self"> <div class="o-media-pod__inner"> <header class="o-media-pod__header"> <div class="o-media-pod__image-container o-placeholder"> <svg class="icon o-placeholder__svg" data-cy="brand-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/shared-resources/production/buildlab/3.9.4/assets/i/svg-output/icons.svg#icn-brand"></use> </svg> <div class="js-lazy-load u-observed lazy-image-wrapper "> <!-- <picture class="o-media-pod__image object-fit-cover-picture "> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/19/43fd7533-64ea-4274-8446-95a32b78aedd/WR_AWARDS_HOF-ALL_16x9.png?width=310, https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/19/43fd7533-64ea-4274-8446-95a32b78aedd/WR_AWARDS_HOF-ALL_16x9.png?width=620 2x" media="(max-width: 639px)"> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/19/43fd7533-64ea-4274-8446-95a32b78aedd/WR_AWARDS_HOF-ALL_16x9.png?width=588, https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/19/43fd7533-64ea-4274-8446-95a32b78aedd/WR_AWARDS_HOF-ALL_16x9.png?width=1176 2x" media="(min-width: 640px)"> <img class=" js-faded-image fade-in-on-load object-fit-cover-picture__img" src="https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/19/43fd7533-64ea-4274-8446-95a32b78aedd/WR_AWARDS_HOF-ALL_16x9.png?width=588" alt="World Rugby Hall of Fame 2024 inductees image"> </picture> --> </div> </div> </header> <div class="o-media-pod__content"> <div class="o-content-meta o-content-meta--small"> <time class="o-content-meta__item o-content-meta__item--text" data-buildlab-widget="timezone" data-date-type="date" datetime="20-11-2024" data-publish-millis="1732093200000">20 Nov 2024</time> </div> <h1 class="o-media-pod__heading">World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game</h1> <p class="o-media-pod__summary">World Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November.</p> </div> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li class="js-slide-item "> <article class="o-media-pod o-media-pod--small-thumbnail-phablet js-media-pod" data-tags="wr-women-news-regions"> <a href="https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/en/news/973070/zhenya-allain-capgemini-women-in-rugby-leadership-programme-profile" class="o-media-pod__link js-focus-on-tab" title="Zhenya Allain hoping to close research gap through Capgemini programme" target="_self"> <div class="o-media-pod__inner"> <header class="o-media-pod__header"> <div class="o-media-pod__image-container o-placeholder"> <svg class="icon o-placeholder__svg" data-cy="brand-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/shared-resources/production/buildlab/3.9.4/assets/i/svg-output/icons.svg#icn-brand"></use> </svg> <div class="js-lazy-load u-observed lazy-image-wrapper "> <!-- <picture class="o-media-pod__image object-fit-cover-picture "> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/18/456ce1a6-6722-4629-9d5b-c15da13c3163/1000255576-1-.jpg?width=310, https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/18/456ce1a6-6722-4629-9d5b-c15da13c3163/1000255576-1-.jpg?width=620 2x" media="(max-width: 639px)"> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/18/456ce1a6-6722-4629-9d5b-c15da13c3163/1000255576-1-.jpg?width=588, https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/18/456ce1a6-6722-4629-9d5b-c15da13c3163/1000255576-1-.jpg?width=1176 2x" media="(min-width: 640px)"> <img class=" js-faded-image fade-in-on-load object-fit-cover-picture__img" src="https://resources.worldrugby-rims.pulselive.com/photo-resources/2024/11/18/456ce1a6-6722-4629-9d5b-c15da13c3163/1000255576-1-.jpg?width=588" alt="Zhenya Allain (second left)"> </picture> --> </div> </div> </header> <div class="o-media-pod__content"> <div class="o-content-meta o-content-meta--small"> <time class="o-content-meta__item o-content-meta__item--text" data-buildlab-widget="timezone" data-date-type="date" datetime="20-11-2024" data-publish-millis="1732089600000">20 Nov 2024</time> </div> <h1 class="o-media-pod__heading">Zhenya Allain hoping to close research gap through Capgemini programme</h1> <p class="o-media-pod__summary">We caught up with Zhenya Allain to learn more about her experience on the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme.</p> </div> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li class="js-slide-item "> <article class="o-media-pod o-media-pod--small-thumbnail-phablet js-media-pod" data-tags="wr-news"> <a href="https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/en/news/973605/disciplinary-update-stefano-buruiana-romania" class="o-media-pod__link js-focus-on-tab" title="Disciplinary update: Stefano Buruiana (Romania)" target="_self"> <div class="o-media-pod__inner"> <header class="o-media-pod__header"> <div class="o-media-pod__image-container o-placeholder"> <svg class="icon o-placeholder__svg" data-cy="brand-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/shared-resources/production/buildlab/3.9.4/assets/i/svg-output/icons.svg#icn-brand"></use> </svg> <div class="js-lazy-load u-observed lazy-image-wrapper "> <!-- <picture class="o-media-pod__image object-fit-cover-picture "> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=310, https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=620 2x" media="(max-width: 639px)"> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=588, https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=1176 2x" media="(min-width: 640px)"> <img class=" js-faded-image fade-in-on-load object-fit-cover-picture__img" src="https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=588" alt="World Rugby logo - one to use for generic releases"> </picture> --> </div> </div> </header> <div class="o-media-pod__content"> <div class="o-content-meta o-content-meta--small"> <time class="o-content-meta__item o-content-meta__item--text" data-buildlab-widget="timezone" data-date-type="date" datetime="20-11-2024" data-publish-millis="1732082400000">20 Nov 2024</time> </div> <h1 class="o-media-pod__heading">Disciplinary update: Stefano Buruiana (Romania)</h1> <p class="o-media-pod__summary">Stefano Buruiana has had his citing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackling) in Romania鈥檚 November international match against Canada on 16 November overturned by a disciplinary committee.</p> </div> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li class="js-slide-item "> <article class="o-media-pod o-media-pod--small-thumbnail-phablet js-media-pod" data-tags="wr-news"> <a href="https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/en/news/973602/disciplinary-update-jason-tomane-romania" class="o-media-pod__link js-focus-on-tab" title="Disciplinary update: Jason Tomane (Romania)" target="_self"> <div class="o-media-pod__inner"> <header class="o-media-pod__header"> <div class="o-media-pod__image-container o-placeholder"> <svg class="icon o-placeholder__svg" data-cy="brand-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/shared-resources/production/buildlab/3.9.4/assets/i/svg-output/icons.svg#icn-brand"></use> </svg> <div class="js-lazy-load u-observed lazy-image-wrapper "> <!-- <picture class="o-media-pod__image object-fit-cover-picture "> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=310, https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=620 2x" media="(max-width: 639px)"> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=588, https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=1176 2x" media="(min-width: 640px)"> <img class=" js-faded-image fade-in-on-load object-fit-cover-picture__img" src="https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=588" alt="World Rugby logo - one to use for generic releases"> </picture> --> </div> </div> </header> <div class="o-media-pod__content"> <div class="o-content-meta o-content-meta--small"> <time class="o-content-meta__item o-content-meta__item--text" data-buildlab-widget="timezone" data-date-type="date" datetime="20-11-2024" data-publish-millis="1732082400000">20 Nov 2024</time> </div> <h1 class="o-media-pod__heading">Disciplinary update: Jason Tomane (Romania)</h1> <p class="o-media-pod__summary">Jason Tomane appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackling) in Romania's November international match against Canada on 16 November. The player was suspended for two matches subject to the successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme.</p> </div> </div> </a> </article> </li> <li class="js-slide-item "> <article class="o-media-pod o-media-pod--small-thumbnail-phablet js-media-pod" data-tags="wr-news"> <a href="https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/en/news/973600/disciplinary-update-mitch-wilson-usa" class="o-media-pod__link js-focus-on-tab" title="Disciplinary update: Mitch Wilson (USA)" target="_self"> <div class="o-media-pod__inner"> <header class="o-media-pod__header"> <div class="o-media-pod__image-container o-placeholder"> <svg class="icon o-placeholder__svg" data-cy="brand-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="/shared-resources/production/buildlab/3.9.4/assets/i/svg-output/icons.svg#icn-brand"></use> </svg> <div class="js-lazy-load u-observed lazy-image-wrapper "> <!-- <picture class="o-media-pod__image object-fit-cover-picture "> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=310, https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=620 2x" media="(max-width: 639px)"> <source class="" srcset="https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=588, https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=1176 2x" media="(min-width: 640px)"> <img class=" js-faded-image fade-in-on-load object-fit-cover-picture__img" src="https://resources.world.rugby/photo-resources/2020/05/13/89d97b1c-cc16-4b90-9814-1138a3921fce/2020-WR_mark_generic.jpg?width=588" alt="World Rugby logo - one to use for generic releases"> </picture> --> </div> </div> </header> <div class="o-media-pod__content"> <div class="o-content-meta o-content-meta--small"> <time class="o-content-meta__item o-content-meta__item--text" data-buildlab-widget="timezone" data-date-type="date" datetime="19-11-2024" data-publish-millis="1732024800000">19 Nov 2024</time> </div> <h1 class="o-media-pod__heading">Disciplinary update: Mitch Wilson (USA)</h1> <p class="o-media-pod__summary">Mitch Wilson appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackling) in USA鈥檚 November international match against Tonga on 16 November. 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