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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Women in Rugby Zhenya Allain hoping to close research gap through Capgemini programme
We caught up with Zhenya Allain to learn more about her experience on the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme.
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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.
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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.
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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.
