Rugby: Competições Nacionais e Internacionais

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Sébastien Bertrank, novo selecionador de râguebi: «Não sou uma banda de um homem só, vou ser um maestro»
Garante que não sente pressão por suceder a Lagisquet no comando técnico dos lobos

O novo selecionador de râguebi de Portugal, Sébastien Bertrank, disse esta segunda-feira não sentir pressão por suceder no cargo ao compatriota Patrice Lagisquet, que este mês conduziu os lobos à primeira vitória de sempre num Mundial.

Em conferência de imprensa, no Estádio Nacional, o novo comandante da seleção portuguesa classificou como "fantástico" o desempenho da equipa portuguesa no França'2023, mas garantiu que isso "não representa um problema".

"A pressão está no campo, não está em volta dele. Não tenho pressão, está tudo bem. É uma boa pressão", respondeu o técnico, quando questionado sobre o facto de suceder a um treinador que alcançou os melhores resultados de sempre da seleção portuguesa.

Na resposta, preferiu colocar "as coisas em perspetiva", lembrou que vai aportar a sua "experiência" e explicou que acredita muito na "inteligência coletiva".

"Não sou uma banda de um homem só. Vou ser um maestro", disse, para contextualizar o que perspetiva para o comando técnico da seleção portuguesa.

Nesse sentido, explicou que o plano passa por "continuar o excelente trabalho da Federação Portuguesa de Râguebi e do staff de Patrice Lagisquet", que incluía os treinadores adjuntos Luís Pissarra e João Mirra.

Ao lado do novo selecionador, o Diretor Técnico Nacional, Frederico Sousa, confirmou que os dois treinadores vão continuar a trabalhar com a seleção portuguesa, já depois de Bertrank explicar que pretende "refrescar regularmente" o staff com novas ideias.

"Vai haver um núcleo duro, na continuidade do que foi feito, mas depois haverá agregações, pessoas que virão, pontualmente, dependendo da nossa proposta de jogo e das necessidades que possamos ter", explicou o treinador.

Para já, o técnico regressa ainda esta semana a França, mas irá viajar para Portugal nos "momentos importantes" e adaptar o tempo das suas presenças. "Na próxima vez vou ficar duas a três semanas, a ideia é ver como as coisas vão evoluir, porque as coisas mudam todos os dias e nós iremos adaptar-nos. Não tenho problemas em adaptar-me, é isso que pedimos também aos nossos jogadores", explicou.

[Faroleiro]

Vamos lá ver se com as mudanças que começam em 2026, Os Lobos terão oportunidades para jogar 2-3 vezes por ano contra equipas de "Tier 1".

Isso é que seria importante para acelerar o desenvolvimento da equipa, partindo também do princípio que o râguebi irá evoluir para melhor em Portugal e aproveitando a onda de optimismo gerada pela excelente participação no actual Mundial.

[ISO]

Eu por acaso não vejo grande vantagem, nem interesse, em jogar com equipas que nos dêem 50 ou mais.
Não aprendes nada e sais desanimado.

[1904 Benfica]

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Adjustments to World Rugby Regulation 9 underpin most significant overhaul of the international game since the sport went professional
First-ever dedicated women's and men's calendars from 2026 aligning the international and domestic game for the benefit of players and fans
Reform shaped by players, unions, regional associations and international and domestic competitions to make the sport more accessible, relevant and equitable
Defined global and regional release periods and no overlap between international and club fixtures for the first time in the women's game
A new global competition for men's international rugby will occupy and enhance the existing men's July and November windows from 2026, creating a true pathway for all unions led by Six Nations Rugby, SANZAAR and World Rugby.
The World Rugby Council has approved transformational reform of the global men's and women's rugby calendars from 2026, a seminal moment for the sport that marks a new era of opportunity, certainty and growth for the game, a fitting finale to its 200th birthday year.

Reform of Regulation 9 governing international player release has paved the way for the global club and international game to complement each other for the first time with clearly defined windows of release for international duties, as well as enhanced player welfare outcomes in the form of Player Load Guidelines.

Shaped through close collaboration with the players and stakeholders from across the whole sport, including domestic and international competitions, regions, unions, the adjustments have been driven by a game-wide commitment to prioritise player welfare while supporting desired competitiveness increases across performance unions.

In the women's game, the decision means clearly defined global and regional player release periods for the first time with no domestic competition overlap, opening the way to a harmonious structure that promotes opportunity and growth ahead of an expanded 16-team Rugby World Cup in 2025.

In the men's game, new competition structures coupled with an increased level of cross-over fixtures between the high performance and performance unions, will deliver long-term certainty of content for the first time, supporting increases in competitiveness, interest and value ahead of a landmark Rugby World Cup in the USA in 2031. 

Together, these developments crucially allow for better management of player load and overall welfare in the game, with the development of new Player Load Guidelines and ongoing expert input to oversee the development and evolution of the guidelines working with all stakeholders.

First-ever global calendar for women's rugby with dedicated release windows

First-ever dedicated international release windows (regional release window of seven weeks and global release window of eight weeks) from 2026.
Clarity of release periods for club/league and cross-border competitions, to allow certainty of planning and investment.
A commitment to more effectively manage player load and welfare in the fast-evolving women's game, working with all stakeholders
A framework to review the women's global calendar and international competition structures on an ongoing basis to recognise that fast-evolving environment and opportunity.
First-ever global calendar for men's rugby with new competitions and increased opportunity

Establishment of an enhanced global calendar for men's rugby from 2026 with clearer international windows, including confirmation of the release window for Rugby World Cup 2027 (Australia).
Expansion of Rugby World Cup to 24 teams in 2027, providing more qualification opportunities for more teams and regional competitions.
Launch of a bi-annual new international competition from 2026, comprising a top division of 12 teams (Six Nations unions, SANZAAR unions and two further unions to be selected via a process run by SANZAAR), and a second division run by World Rugby of 12 teams with promotion and relegation commencing from 2030. Played in the July and November international release windows, it will provide crucial opportunities (and certainty of fixtures) for unions currently outside of the existing annual competitions, and in turn provide opportunities for unions and regional associations through to the second division.
The competition provides players and fans with compelling matches, to build audiences and value for all.
A significant uplift in the number of cross-over matches between unions in the respective divisions are included in the global calendar in the two other years, providing performance nations with annual competition certainty against high performance unions.
Launch of new annual expanded Pacific Nations Cup competition in 2024, featuring Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga and USA with home fixtures and Japan and USA alternating as finals hosts, guaranteeing a minimum of three additional matches a year in addition to the new international competition and cross-over fixtures.
The global men's calendar provides additional clarity for elite league and cross-border club competitions, supporting value growth investment opportunities for all.
The reform follows extensive consultation with the professional game, including regions, unions, domestic and international competitions, and detailed evaluation of the playing, commercial and fan landscape. Implementation of the agreed package will continue to involve dialogue with all parties.

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: "It is fitting that we finish Rugby World Cup 2023, the sport's greatest celebration of togetherness, with the sport's greatest feat of togetherness. Agreement on the men's and women's global calendars and their content is the most significant development in the sport since the game went professional. An historic moment for our sport that sets us up collectively for success.

"We now look forward to an exciting new era for our sport commencing in 2026. An era that will bring certainty and opportunity for all. An era that will support the many, not the few, and an era that will supercharge the development of the sport beyond its traditional and often self-imposed boundaries. I would like to thank all my colleagues for their spirit of collaboration. Today, we have achieved something special."

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World Rugby and unions committed to increasing the competitiveness of the global game 
Rugby World Cup 2027 format, window and timing reimagined in biggest revamp since the competition was introduced in 1987
Expansion combines with new men's calendar to provide greater opportunities for more nations to shine on the world stage
The men's Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia will feature 24 teams after the World Rugby Council approved historic reimagination of the competition format, window and timing.

Reflecting World Rugby's mission to increase the global competitiveness, reach, impact and value of international rugby, the 11th edition of the men's pinnacle event will see the world's top teams compete for the right to lift the Webb Ellis Cup across six weeks from 1 October to 13 November, 2027.

The new format will feature six pools of four teams, with a round of 16 added prior to the quarter-finals. This will enable the tournament window to be reduced from seven to six weeks, while promoting a rhythm that builds momentum across the pool phase and respects the same minimum number of rest days between matches as at France 2023.

A cornerstone of overall reform of the international calendar from 2026, this reimagination of Rugby World Cup has players and fans at heart, providing unions and international and domestic competitions with greater opportunity and certainty. It has been made possible by linked reform of World Rugby Regulation 9 governing the international windows for player release.

RWC 2027 at a glance

Rugby World Cup 2027 will be hosted between 1 October and 13 November.
The tournament will be expanded from 20 to 24 teams.
New reduced six-week (seven-weekend) Rugby World Cup window approved, supporting welfare, entertainment and value imperatives – pool phase reduced from five to four weeks.
Round of 16 to be introduced with top two teams from each pool automatically qualifying along with the best four third-placed teams.
Decision provides certainty for all stakeholders and maintains Rugby World Cup's position as the jewel in the crown of the international calendar.
Details of the qualification process for Rugby World Cup 2027 will be determined following a full review of France 2023 and consultation with unions and regions.
The Council also supported World Rugby's desire to undertake the Pool Draw as late as possible to best reflect global competitiveness. This has been made possible by reform of the hosting model in May 2022, which sees World Rugby take greater control of key decisions and more financial risk.

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: "If we are to become a truly global sport, we must create greater relevance, opportunity and competitiveness to attract new fans and grow value.

"This incredible Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament has demonstrated the passion and potential that lies beyond the top 10 or 12 nations, if we think big and think inclusive. It is not acceptable to accept the status quo. Not acceptable to do nothing.

"The decision to expand Rugby World Cup 2027 to 24 teams is logical and the right thing to do. Underpinned by a new global calendar that increases certainty and opportunity, we are focused on raising standards, closing the gaps and creating a spectacle that fans demand to see. With its love of sport and major events, Australia is the perfect place to do just that."

Independent chairman of the Rugby World Cup 2027 and 2029 Board Sir Rod Eddington said: "This is a fantastic outcome for the Local Organising Company as we prepare to transfer from future host to next host of the men's Rugby World Cup. Importantly, the decision made by the Council today will enable the LOC to move ahead with certainty and finalise the hosting details for the Rugby World Cup in Australia. We look forward to working in partnership with the Australian Government, our State/Territory governments and Rugby Australia over the coming months to do so."

World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin added: "Today's decision is the culmination of a process that began in May 2022 with a new Rugby World Cup hosting model, greater collaboration on reform of the international calendar and recognition that the sport needed to evolve.

"A reduced pool phase with a more regular cadence of matches and the introduction of a round of 16 makes for a compelling and competitive pool phase where every match counts. To be able to achieve this new format in a reduced window while preserving important player welfare considerations is a huge step forward for the game and great for fans and players."

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World Rugby committed to increasing competitiveness, value and reach of the game
Pacific Nations Cup to provide long-term certainty and opportunity from 2024
New competition a key building block in providing increased number of annual test matches
A new annual men's 15s competition involving Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga and USA will launch in 2024, reaffirming World Rugby's commitment to increasing global competitiveness on the road to Rugby World Cups in Australia (2027) and USA (2031). 

Approved by the international federation's Council, the rebranded Pacific Nations Cup, which will be played in the southern hemisphere release window of August and September, will feature two pools of three teams – a North America/Japan pool and a Pacific Islands pool with each union hosting matches. 

A finals series involving all teams will take place each year, where the annual champions will be confirmed. Japan and USA will host the finals series in alternate years, starting with Japan in 2024.



Backed by significant World Rugby investment and union support, each union will play a minimum of three additional matches a year via the new competition, delivering important certainty for each union in order to optimise commercial and performance returns, including ticket and sponsorship revenue and domestic broadcast. 

The competition supports the bigger picture objective of reshaping the global men's competition calendar and combined with the proposed two-division global competition model, renewed investment in regional competitions and cross-border club structures, the new competition landscape will secure a positive and sustainable future of international rugby for participating unions, providing a platform for accelerated growth.

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: "We have seen at this Rugby World Cup just how the performance nations need certainty of regular access to top-level competition to be able to build, grow and deliver on the world stage. This Pacific Nations Cup competition helps address that need as we look to reshape the global calendar to deliver greater opportunity, certainty and equity. By 2026, these teams will have unprecedented high-level competition access."

World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin added: "We are on the side of growth and this tournament is a key pillar in a wider strategy. Combined with the proposed new two-division global competition model from 2026 and cross-over fixtures against high performance unions, performance unions could be playing an unprecedented number of annual fixtures from 2026. 

"Hosting the grand final in the USA every two years is at the heart of our strategy to grow rugby visibility, accessibility and relevance on the road to Rugby World Cup 2031 and 2033. We will be making some big announcements on this in the coming months."

Samoa head coach Seilala Mapusua added: "I am excited at the potential of the expanded Pacific Nations Cup as it provides important high quality fixture certainty to grow and develop Manu Samoa.

"This means we will have more test matches and more time together as a team which we have lacked in the past. This new environment will enable us to keep growing and developing as we look towards Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia."

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Eu por acaso não vejo grande vantagem, nem interesse, em jogar com equipas que nos dêem 50 ou mais.
Não aprendes nada e sais desanimado.

obriga a aumentar a exigencia e a seres competitivo , jogares sempre com os mesmos do teu nivel nao sais da cepa torta nem motiva a melhorar.

claro que o que ajuda muito tambem era cada liga domestica respectivamente fosse tambem de nivel superior

[JMiguel23]

Vamos lá ver se com as mudanças que começam em 2026, Os Lobos terão oportunidades para jogar 2-3 vezes por ano contra equipas de "Tier 1".

Isso é que seria importante para acelerar o desenvolvimento da equipa, partindo também do princípio que o râguebi irá evoluir para melhor em Portugal e aproveitando a onda de optimismo gerada pela excelente participação no actual Mundial.

Duvido que isso vá acontecer. Não há calendário para isso.
Podemos é ter mais jogos entre equipas de Tier 2 em vez de ter jogos com o Tier 3.

[JPSilva]

Mais do mesmo, o tier 2 continua a ver-se privado dos grandes jogos fora dos mundiais. Impossível a modalidade evoluir assim, mas os do costume gostam

[Joaquim Ferreira Bogalho]

Mais do mesmo, o tier 2 continua a ver-se privado dos grandes jogos fora dos mundiais. Impossível a modalidade evoluir assim, mas os do costume gostam

A modalidade tem imensas coisas inovadoras e que têm captado o interesse de muita gente, mesmo ao nível estrututal. Mas, esse ponto é fundamental. É impossível evolução se não existirem mais países e clubes a jogar rugby de alto nível e isso só é possível com competições, como em qualquer outra modalidade, onde joguem todas as seleções e os melhores clubes (neste âmbito, ainda que possam existir três quatro competições internacionais de clubes, nomeadamente, a nível europeu, de primeira e segunda linha). Andar, anualmente, a centralizar o interesse do rugby no seis nações e em test match repetitivos, a aguardar pelo Mundial, não faz crescer o rugby. O seis (para mim devia ser cinco) nações nunca vai e nunca deverá acabar, é uma competição mítica, mas, a nível europeu, por exemplo, poderia existir uma competição transversal de nações, como no futebol ou noutra modalidade qualquer. Os campeões de cada país deveriam, pelo menos, entrar numa segunda competição europeia, com equipas dos melhores campeonatos não apuradas para a principal competição europeia. Há muito caminho a fazer e que podia lançar o rugby como uma modalidade cada vez mais universal.

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Vamos lá ver se com as mudanças que começam em 2026, Os Lobos terão oportunidades para jogar 2-3 vezes por ano contra equipas de "Tier 1".

Isso é que seria importante para acelerar o desenvolvimento da equipa, partindo também do princípio que o râguebi irá evoluir para melhor em Portugal e aproveitando a onda de optimismo gerada pela excelente participação no actual Mundial.

Duvido que isso vá acontecer. Não há calendário para isso.
Podemos é ter mais jogos entre equipas de Tier 2 em vez de ter jogos com o Tier 3.

 o calendario vai ser ajustado , esta no primeiro texto

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Alguem pode colocar o texto completo por favor ?

https://canalbalneario.pt/v2/2023/10/25/carlos-amado-da-silva-reage-ao-alargamento-do-mundial-vitoria-para-portugal/

[Mittelstürmer]

Grande final! 

[Faroleiro]

Grande final! 

Gaan Bokke!