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Hall of Fame
Wed
20
Nov,
2024
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
Wed
20
Nov,
2024
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
Wed
20
Nov,
2024
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
Tue
19
Nov,
2024
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.
DISCIPLINARY
Tue
19
Nov,
2024
Disciplinary update: Warner Dearns (Japan)
Warner Dearns has been suspended for four matches for a red card offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackling) in Japan's international match against Uruguay on 16 November, 2024.
SVNS
Tue
19
Nov,
2024
Tickets for HSBC SVNS Singapore 2025 now on sale
Top rugby sevens action featuring the world’s best teams and Olympic stars will return to National Stadium next year, alongside an exciting entertainment roster at HSBC SVNS Singapore 2025.
World Rugby Awards
Mon
18
Nov,
2024
Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024
World Rugby has today revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2024, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November.
Media release
Thu
14
Nov,
2024
Brett Robinson elected as World Rugby Chair
Dr. Brett Robinson (Australia) has been elected as the new Chair of World Rugby, following two rounds of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland.
Laws
Thu
14
Nov,
2024
Law amendments promoting speed, space and contest get global trial go-ahead
A package of law trials aimed at enhancing fan and player experience will be adopted as a global trial across all competitions from next year after the World Rugby Council voted in favour of change.
World Rugby
Wed
13
Nov,
2024
Egypt, Guatemala and Lesotho achieve World Rugby Full Member status
Egypt, Guatemala and Lesotho have been elevated to World Rugby full member status following approval by the international federation’s Council. The family of national unions in World Rugby membership stands at 133 across six regions.
RWC 2025
Tue
12
Nov,
2024
Record demand for tickets as Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 arrives in host cities around England
Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 is generating record demand, with more than 100,000 tickets requested in just the first week of the application phase adding to the 130,000 tickets already sold in the presale.
RWC 2025
Tue
12
Nov,
2024
World Rugby appoints Ocean Outdoor UK as Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 official Digital out of home media partner and official fan zone provider
World Rugby has today appointed Ocean Outdoor UK, a leader in premium Digital OOH advertising and experiential activations, as their DOOH media partner for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England.
Rugby Sevens
Mon
11
Nov,
2024
Singapore and Los Angeles confirmed to host the pinnacle of HSBC SVNS 2025 as schedule confirmed
Following the record-breaking Olympic Games in Paris, the stars of rugby sevens are set to make a thrilling return to HSBC SVNS 2025, kicking off in Dubai on 30 November, 2024.
Match officials
Mon
11
Nov,
2024
Emirates Match Official panels confirmed for HSBC SVNS 2025 and World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025
World Rugby has confirmed the 35 Emirates Match Officials who make up the men’s and women’s panels for HSBC SVNS 2025 and the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025.
Media release
Thu
7
Nov,
2024
World Rugby teams up with Fanatics to launch global licensed merchandise programme for fans
World Rugby has announced an exclusive global partnership with Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, to launch and manage the official retail and licensing programme for World Rugby, including Rugby World Cups through to 2029.
RWC 2025
Mon
4
Nov,
2024
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 ticket application phase opens for all matches
With a little under 300 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off in England and with more than 130,000 tickets already sold, fans can now apply for tickets across all matches in what promises to be the biggest celebration of women’s rugby.
RWC 2025
Fri
1
Nov,
2024
Ticketmaster Sport confirmed as Official Ticketing Service Provider for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
Ticketmaster Sport has been selected by World Rugby as the Official Ticketing Service Provider for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
Women in Rugby
Wed
30
Oct,
2024
World Rugby and ChildFund Rugby announce the next phase of the Grassroots to Global Series on the road to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
The Grassroots to Global Series is designed to accelerate the global development of women’s rugby and is part of World Rugby and ChildFund Rugby’s global mission to unite and uplift female leaders in rugby on the road to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
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.
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