World Rugby Chief Visits World Cup Bidder -- Federations Focus(ATR) Also: LGU merges with R&A; IBSF moves world champs to Germany; Mutko seeks FIFA reelection; IJF partners with TaiShan.The Ladies' Golf Union and the R&A Complete MergerThe merger of the Ladies’ Golf Union (LGU) and The R&A has been finalized and will come into effect from 1 January 2017.