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The highly anticipated Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is set to mark the beginning of a new era at the impressive Kai Tak Stadium from 28-30 March in the fifth round of HSBC SVNS 2025

World Rugby has today announced Wilkinson Sword Intuition, a leading brand in women’s shaving and personal care, as the Official Shaving Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.

USA Rugby and World Rugby have announced a bumper programme of matches in 2025 as the women's Eagles prepare for Rugby World Cup England 2025 and the men's seek Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 qualification.

World Rugby has today confirmed that Italy will host the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 from 29 June-19 July with matches held in four cities across the Lombardia and Veneto regions.

World Rugby has released its first Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives as the international federation continues to drive positive change across the sport.

After two rounds of exciting World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger action in Cape Town, eight men's and eight women's teams qualified for the third round in Krakow.

The World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 second round continues at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday, with all teams playing their first two pool matches.

World Rugby’s Shape of the Game 2025 conference has reinforced its commitment to the core principles that sustain the sport’s vitality on the field, emphasising a bold vision for its future. With transformative men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups in England this year and Australia in 2027 on the horizon, setting the stage for game changing men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups in the USA in 2031 and 2033. Rugby is focused on ensuring long-term growth and success on and off the field.

World Rugby has announced the selection of Ticketmaster as the Official Ticketing Service Provider for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women's Rugby World Cup 2029, both to be hosted in Australia.

Day two highlights of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger in Cape Town.

The opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 kicked off at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.

World Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for four matches in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025.

World Rugby and Gallagher have announced the next 12 women coaches participating in the Gallagher High Performance Academy (GHPA), at this year’s World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger programme.

Twelve international men's and women's sides are in Cape Town for round one of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger on 1-2 March, the first step towards qualifying for next year's HSBC SVNS.

Fans from around the world now have another opportunity to secure their tickets to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, with more tickets going on sale from 11:00 GMT on Tuesday, 25 February.

Celebrations were in full swing as the curtain came down on the tenth anniversary of HSBC SVNS Vancouver. Los Pumas and the Black Ferns Sevens stole the show, hoisting the trophy together for the third consecutive year.

Fans are set for a blockbuster finale at HSBC SVNS Vancouver with the top four powerhouses in the overall standings set to battle it out in the men’s semi-finals. Japan’s Sakura Sevens also made history with their first ever Cup quarter-final win.

A ground-shaking day of HSBC SVNS action at BC Place in Vancouver saw Canada Women make a triumphant return dominating pool A with a shock Brazil win over Australia and tight battles in the men’s pool setting the stage for a thrilling day two.

World Rugby has unveiled the 2025 law book, alongside a revamped and more user-friendly laws of the game app which is now available for download.

BC Place will host the fourth round of the HSBC SVNS Series on 21-23 February as the tournament marks a decade in Vancouver.

World Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for two matches in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025.

World Rugby has today launched its 2025 call for applications to fund player welfare research projects. The international federation funds rugby specific research to ensure that the game remains at the forefront of player welfare, advancing knowledge for the benefit of the whole of the game.

World Rugby and WeAre8, two entities committed to digital safety and wellbeing, have announced a collaboration to offer the rugby community a more inclusive and equitable social experience.

Os Lobos' victory over Germany in the Rugby Europe Men's Championship 2025 means Portugal and Romania have now secured their place at Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.