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World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Official appointments for Guinness Women’s Six Nations
Match officials

World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Official appointments for Guinness Women’s Six Nations

With less than 250 days to go until the start of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, the Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments have been unveiled for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations.
On-call media contacts 21 December 2024 - 5 January 2025
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On-call media contacts 21 December 2024 - 5 January 2025

The World Rugby Communication Team is operating an on-call rota over the Christmas period 21 December 2024 to 5 January 2025. Please contact the person listed as on-call for any urgent matters.
World Rugby hosts summit to propel Women’s rugby growth in Asia
Women in Rugby

World Rugby hosts summit to propel Women’s rugby growth in Asia

As part of World Rugby’s Impact Beyond 2025 programme, delegates from Asia came together in Dubai for a summit aimed at developing women’s rugby through strategic discussions and shared insights from leaders across the region.
World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Officials for Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025
Match officials

World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Officials for Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025

World Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Official appointments for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2025.
Disciplinary update – Gregory Peterson (USA)
Disciplinary update

Disciplinary update – Gregory Peterson (USA)

USA’s Gregory Peterson has been suspended for four matches for an offence contrary to Law 9.20(d) (a player must not roll, pull or twist an opponent) in USA’s November International match against Spain.
WRU, WRPA and World Rugby launch Brain Health Service for former elite players
Player Welfare

WRU, WRPA and World Rugby launch Brain Health Service for former elite players

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), the Welsh Rugby Players’ Association (WRPA) and World Rugby have today launched a new Brain Health Service to support former elite players in Wales.
Australia ready to welcome a new era of rugby as Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 visual identity unveiled
RWC 2027

Australia ready to welcome a new era of rugby as Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 visual identity unveiled

As anticipation builds in Australia and across the globe, Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 has officially revealed its logo and vibrant visual identity, signaling a new and transformative chapter in the sport's history.
Aggreko becomes Official Supplier of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
RWC 2025

Aggreko becomes Official Supplier of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Aggreko, a global leader in temporary energy solutions, has been appointed as Official Energy Transition Solutions Provider for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, playing a pivotal role in powering the event by delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions across all venues.
South Africa and New Zealand crowned HSBC SVNS Cape Town champions
Rugby Sevens

South Africa and New Zealand crowned HSBC SVNS Cape Town champions

Hosts South Africa beat Olympic champions France 26-14 to win a thriller of a men’s final and claim their first HSBC SVNS title in Cape Town in nine years, while New Zealand beat USA 26-12 to take women's title and lead the SVNS standings
Semi-final line-ups decided at HSBC SVNS Cape Town
Rugby Sevens

Semi-final line-ups decided at HSBC SVNS Cape Town

The semi-finals were confirmed following a thrilling first day of HSBC SVNS action in Cape Town with a new competition format adding to the drama
Schedule confirmed for HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger 2025
Rugby Sevens

Schedule confirmed for HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger 2025

Details of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 have been announced with three rounds taking place in March and April to decide the top four teams that qualify for the HSBC SVNS Play Off competition in Los Angeles and a chance to gain promotion to HSBC SVNS
Record-breaking 220,000 tickets sold for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
RWC 2025

Record-breaking 220,000 tickets sold for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has already smashed records as the fastest-selling edition of the tournament ever, with more than 220,000 tickets sold to date. In the ticket application window, 90,000 tickets were secured by fans, building on the 130,000 sold during the presale period.
Cape Town welcomes HSBC SVNS back to the Mother City
Rugby Sevens

Cape Town welcomes HSBC SVNS back to the Mother City

Following a spectacular opening round in Dubai last weekend, Australia and Fiji lead the women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS standings respectively ahead of the second round in Cape Town on 7-8 December
Australia and Fiji win HSBC SVNS in Dubai
Rugby Sevens

Australia and Fiji win HSBC SVNS in Dubai

International rugby sevens returned to thrill the huge crowds at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai as Australia women and Fiji men ran out winners to take an early lead in the HSBC SVNS standings. The next round takes place in Cape Town on 7-8 December
HSBC SVNS 2025 gets off to a flying start in Dubai
Rugby Sevens

HSBC SVNS 2025 gets off to a flying start in Dubai

Following a historic, record breaking Olympics in Paris, rugby sevens returned with a bang as a new season of HSBC SVNS kicked off in style at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai
Disciplinary update - Luka Nioradze (Georgia)
Disciplinary update

Disciplinary update - Luka Nioradze (Georgia)

Georgia’s Luka Nioradze has been suspended for one match following an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing on 27 November
Olympic stars and fresh faces ready to kick-off HSBC SVNS in Dubai
Rugby Sevens

Olympic stars and fresh faces ready to kick-off HSBC SVNS in Dubai

The Emirates Dubai 7s features the top 12 men’s and 12 women’s rugby sevens teams in the world competing over two action-packed days on 30 November - 1 December
Louise Evans joins World Rugby Executive Board as Independent Director
Media release

Louise Evans joins World Rugby Executive Board as Independent Director

World Rugby has announced the appointment of Louise Evans to the international federation’s newly confirmed Executive Board as an independent director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.
World Rugby Medical Commission Conference hears of continued player welfare progress
Player Welfare

World Rugby Medical Commission Conference hears of continued player welfare progress

Delegates at the 16th annual World Rugby Medical Conference, held in Lisbon, Portugal, have heard about the continued progress on player welfare in rugby.
Ellie Kildunne, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Maddison Levi and Antoine Dupont named World Rugby Players of the Year
World Rugby Awards

Ellie Kildunne, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Maddison Levi and Antoine Dupont named World Rugby Players of the Year

In a star-studded evening in Monaco and surrounded by legends of the game, South Africa’s Pieter-Steph du Toit and England’s Ellie Kildunne have been named World Rugby Men’s and Women’s 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.
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game
Hall of Fame

World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game

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.
Disciplinary update: Jason Tomane (Romania)
DISCIPLINARY

Disciplinary update: Jason Tomane (Romania)

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.
Disciplinary update: Stefano Buruiana (Romania)
DISCIPLINARY

Disciplinary update: Stefano Buruiana (Romania)

Stefano Buruiana has had his citing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackling) in Romania’s November international match against Canada on 16 November overturned by a disciplinary committee.
Disciplinary update: Mitch Wilson (USA)
DISCIPLINARY

Disciplinary update: Mitch Wilson (USA)

Mitch Wilson appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackling) in USA’s November international match against Tonga on 16 November. The player was suspended for two matches subject to the successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme.
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