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RWC 2027

Wednesday 4 March, 2026
· 2 min read

Record-breaking Presale for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

More than 750,000 tickets have been snapped up in the initial sales phase of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, marking a major milestone as Australia prepares to host the largest edition of the tournament to date, featuring 24 teams, 52 matches and 2.5 million tickets.

RWC 2025

Monday 23 February, 2026
· 8 min read

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 leaves powerful legacy as reports highlight positive impact on England and the global game

In partnership with key partners and stakeholders, World Rugby has released two landmark publications – the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Impact Report and the Impact Beyond 2025 Global Impact Report, presenting, for the first time, a unified and comprehensive picture of how the tournament has reshaped women’s rugby locally in England and globally across World Rugby’s 134 member unions and six regional associations.

Shape of the Game

Friday 27 February, 2026
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Global rugby leaders at annual Shape of the Game week agree to focus on fan experience and value creation within current laws environment

Global rugby leaders attending World Rugby’s annual Shape of the Game week have committed to driving greater alignment in law and officiating application across competitions, while increasing focus on making the sport clearer and simpler for fans and players alike, and generating greater value, together.
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World Rugby statement relating to anti-doping regulation breaches by members of the Georgian Rugby Union senior men’s team

World Rugby can confirm that a major joint-investigation conducted by World Rugby and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has resulted in anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) being confirmed against six players and one member of the support personnel from the Georgia men’s senior national fifteens team. This confirmation follows a public update by WADA today.
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