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Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for WXV Global Series and Challenger

World Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Official appointments for the WXV Global Series and WXV Global Series Challenger presented by Mitsubishi Electric, which take place across September and October.

Impact Beyond legacy programme launched with AUD$30 million funding to maximise Rugby World Cups benefits across Australia and the Pacific

Impact Beyond has launched with AUD$30 million of Australian Government investment to harness the legacy of Rugby World Cups 2027 and 2029, driving sustainable growth and positive impact across Australia and the Pacific

HSBC SVNS Series and World Championship 2027 schedule confirmed as road to Los Angeles 2028 gathers pace

World Rugby has confirmed the HSBC SVNS schedule for the Series and World Championship for 2027, with all 2026 host cities returning as the global celebration of rugby sevens continues to build momentum on the road to qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Women's Rugby

World Rugby hosts webinar on preventing knee injuries in women rugby

World Rugby’s webinar series on women’s health in rugby continues this month with a session on knee injuries in women’s rugby. The session takes place at 1200 GMT +1 on Thursday 27 August. The webinar is aimed at coaches, medics and players at all levels of the sport.

Wed 26 August, 2026

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Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for WXV Global Series and Challenger

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Disciplinary update: Tomás Albornoz (Argentina)

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Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for August to October men’s internationals

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Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for women’s internationals from August to October

HSBC SVNS

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Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for WXV Global Series and Challenger

Impact Beyond

Impact Beyond legacy programme launched with AUD$30 million funding to maximise Rugby World Cups benefits across Australia and the Pacific

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HSBC SVNS Series and World Championship 2027 schedule confirmed as road to Los Angeles 2028 gathers pace

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World Rugby hosts webinar on preventing knee injuries in women rugby

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Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for WXV Global Series and Challenger

Olympics

Pools revealed for rugby sevens at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Disciplinary

Disciplinary update: Tomás Albornoz (Argentina)

Women's Rugby

World Rugby hosts webinar on preventing knee injuries in women rugby

Match officials

Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for WXV Global Series and Challenger

Disciplinary

Disciplinary update: Tomás Albornoz (Argentina)

Match officials

Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for August to October men’s internationals

Match officials

Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for women’s internationals from August to October

HSBC SVNS

HSBC SVNS Series and World Championship 2027 schedule confirmed as road to Los Angeles 2028 gathers pace

Impact Beyond

Impact Beyond legacy programme launched with AUD$30 million funding to maximise Rugby World Cups benefits across Australia and the Pacific

WXV Global Series

WXV Global Series Challenger 2026 match schedule confirmed

WXV Global Series

World Rugby and Mitsubishi Electric Europe extend partnership as WXV Global Series enters new era

RWC 2027

World Rugby unite with ITV to bring Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 to fans across the UK