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Media release
Fri
25
Oct,
2024
Three candidates confirmed for World Rugby Chair
Three candidates will contest the election for the Chair of World Rugby at the Interim Meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland, on 14 November, 2024.
World Rugby Awards
Thu
24
Oct,
2024
World Rugby Awards 2024 to honour the best of international rugby on 24 November in Monaco
The World Rugby Awards 2024 will take place in Monaco, celebrating the sport’s most outstanding personalities. The prestigious event will be held on Sunday, November 24 at the iconic Salle des Étoiles, bringing together the best of rugby on and off the field.
Women in Rugby
Wed
23
Oct,
2024
World Rugby's Impact Beyond 2025 unites unions across Africa to advance the women’s game
Delegates from unions across Africa came together in Stellenbosch to discuss how to drive the women’s game forward at the first of six Impact Beyond 2025 regional summits. Hosted by World Rugby, the first regional summit was delivered through a partnership with UK Sport focused on the Africa region as part of their International Partnerships Programme.
RWC 2025
Tue
22
Oct,
2024
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule confirmed
World Rugby has announced the match schedule for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, setting the stage for six weekends of compelling competition in what promises to be the largest celebration of women’s rugby.
World Rugby
Mon
21
Oct,
2024
Wiz-Team provides new volunteer management platform to World Rugby
Created for World Rugby as part of their new Tournament Management System, the innovative solution will benefit event organisers and volunteers across the rugby community
Disciplinary
Fri
18
Oct,
2024
WXV Disciplinary update: Emma Orr (Scotland)
Scotland centre Emma Orr has received a two-match sanction for a dangerous tackle in their WXV 2 match with Australia on 12 October.
Disciplinary
Fri
18
Oct,
2024
WXV Disciplinary update – Fion Got (Hong Kong China)
Hong Kong China hooker Fion Got has had the red card she received against the Netherlands in their WXV 3 match on 12 October dismissed by a disciplinary committee.
RWC 2025
Thu
17
Oct,
2024
Pools confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
The four pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England have been confirmed, setting the stage for the thrilling matchups in what promises to be the largest global celebration of women’s rugby, scheduled from 22 August to 27 September, 2025.
Player Welfare
Wed
16
Oct,
2024
Leading figures from across rugby gather to share player welfare knowledge at World Rugby Medical Commission Conference
Leading figures from across rugby will gather in Lisbon next week for World Rugby’s annual Medical Commission Conference and Rugby Science Network (RSN) Live event. The event takes place between 22 and 24 October and will be streamed live.
World Rankings
Mon
14
Oct,
2024
Rankings confirmed for Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Draw
Following the completion of WXV, the World Rugby Women's Rankings have been officially updated.
In memoriam
Sun
13
Oct,
2024
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont pays tribute to Ireland and Lions great Ronnie Dawson
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has paid tribute to Ireland and British and Irish Lions legend, former World Rugby Chairman, Rugby World Cup pioneer and Hall of Fame inductee Ronnie Dawson who has passed away aged 92.
WXV
Sun
13
Oct,
2024
WXV 1: England beat Canada to retain title
We recap all the action from a thrilling final round as the Red Roses are crowned top level champions following a hard-fought victory against the hosts, and there are also wins for Ireland and New Zealand.
WXV
Sat
12
Oct,
2024
WXV 3: Spain hold on to seal title, Samoa to join them in England
Spain were crowned WXV 3 champions following a dramatic 10-8 defeat of Fiji and will head to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 with second-placed Samoa.
WXV
Sat
12
Oct,
2024
WXV 2: Australia beat Scotland to claim title at first attempt
The Wallaroos edged an epic contest 31-22 to become WXV 2 champions as they also qualified for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 alongside Scotland, Italy and Wales.
Match officials
Fri
11
Oct,
2024
Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments announced for men’s November international window
The Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the men’s international window in November with 30 referees from 12 nations to take charge of the 36 tests and five other matches featuring representative teams.
WXV
Thu
10
Oct,
2024
Everything you need to know ahead of the final round of WXV 2024
We give you the lowdown on this weekend’s nine matches as teams compete for silverware and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification.
RWC 2025
Wed
9
Oct,
2024
World Rugby confirms draw and match schedule release dates for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
World Rugby has confirmed that the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 draw will take place on Thursday, 17 October, with the match schedule set to be released on Tuesday 22 October .
Match officials
Wed
9
Oct,
2024
World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Official appointments for final round of WXV 2024
World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments for the final round of WXV 2024 matches in Canada, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this weekend.
RWC
Wed
9
Oct,
2024
Rugby World Cup and Asahi Super Dry extend Principal Partnership through to 2029
World Rugby and Asahi Super Dry have extended their successful partnership, with Japan's leading beer brand continuing as Principal Partner for all men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups through 2029.
Media release
Tue
8
Oct,
2024
Fan-focused rugby laws move closer to global implementation after positive trials and World Rugby Executive Board endorsement
World Rugby has announced that a series of law trials aimed at enhancing both fan and player experience have moved a step closer towards global adoption following successful trials and endorsement from the international federation’s Executive Board.
Media release
Mon
7
Oct,
2024
World Rugby appoints HBS as production partner for Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups
World Rugby has confirmed the continuation of its successful partnership with HBS (Host Broadcast Services) to produce the host broadcast for every Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cup through to 2029.
WXV
Sun
6
Oct,
2024
WXV 1: Canada to play England in winner-takes-all finale
We recap all the action from Langley Event Centre as the hosts and defending champions both made it two wins from two and France beat USA.
WXV
Sat
5
Oct,
2024
WXV 3: Spain lead the way as Samoa and Hong Kong China win
We recap all the action from The Sevens Stadium where Spain, Samoa and Hong Kong China were all victorious in round two.
WXV
Sat
5
Oct,
2024
WXV 2: Australia set up Scotland title decider in Cape Town
We recap all the action from an enthralling second round of action at Athlone Sports Stadium.
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