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U20 Championship Match official panel announced as anticipation builds for World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 in Italy
With just one month to go until the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 kicks off in Italy, excitement is mounting and World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official panel for the prestigious tournament.
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Media release World Rugby announces landmark rights agreement with CBS Sports, making Paramount+ the home of World Rugby in the US through to 2029
World Rugby has announced an exclusive, multi-year, multi-platform rights agreement with CBS Sports for Paramount+ to become the U.S. home for all men’s and women’s World Rugby events through 2029, including the next three Rugby World Cups and all USA national team matches.
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RWC 2027 qualifiers Dubai to host final qualifier for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in November
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) has been selected to host the Final Qualification Tournament for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, with the decisive event scheduled to take place from 8–18 November, 2025 at The Sevens Stadium. This final chapter in the qualification journey will determine the 24th and last team to earn their place at the sport’s pinnacle men’s tournament in Australia (1 October-13 November, 2027).
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World Rugby World Rugby Council moves 20-minute red card to global law trial
The World Rugby Council has today approved the global trial of the 20-minute red card in elite competitions. This decision follows an extensive review of successful closed trials conducted in international and elite club rugby over the past year.
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Impact Beyond 2025 Players, officials and medics encouraged to sign up to World Rugby Impact Beyond 2025 menstrual health webinar
World Rugby has announced the latest in its series of women’s health webinars designed to support players, officials and medical professionals at all levels of the game. The menstrual health webinar will take place on Monday, 9 June at 08:00 GMT.
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Disciplinary Disciplinary update: Alev Kelter (USA)
USA’s Alev Kelter has been suspended for three matches following an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing on 20 May.
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RWC 2025 World Rugby announces Emirates Match Official panel selected for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England
With less than 100 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off in Sunderland on 22 August, the panel of 22 Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been selected for the showpiece tournament.
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RWC 2025 England awaits era-defining tournament as new Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled and further tickets released
With just 100 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off in Sunderland, World Rugby has today unveiled a bold new trophy – a symbol of the game’s unstoppable global rise – and announced the release of additional tickets for what promises to be a generational moment for the sport.
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RWC 2025 HSBC named Official Retail Bank of Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
HSBC will be the Official Retail Bank of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, set to take place in England from 22 August-27 September across eight iconic venues.
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Media release Nine Entertainment selected to broadcast all major World Rugby tournaments including Rugby World Cups through to 2029
World Rugby is partnering with Nine Entertainment to build the ultimate rugby union destination for fans in Australia, showcasing the sport like never before.
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PNC Pacific Nations Cup 2025 set to deliver high-stakes action with direct qualification path to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
World Rugby has officially announced the full schedule for the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 (22 August - 20 September), the second edition of the revitalised and expanded competition that is fast becoming a pillar of the international rugby calendar.
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RWC 2025 Perform Better confirmed as Official Supplier of Strength and Conditioning Equipment for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
Perform Better, a leading supplier of strength and conditioning equipment, has been appointed as an Official Supplier for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
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Rugby Sevens New Zealand and South Africa crowned HSBC SVNS 2025 Champions in LA
New Zealand women and South Africa men were crowned HSBC SVNS 2025 champions after securing stirring victories at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles
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SVNS Stars of HSBC SVNS 2025 celebrated in Los Angeles
The stars of international rugby sevens were honoured during the thrilling finale of HSBC SVNS 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Rugby Sevens HSBC SVNS World Championship 2025 semi-finals decided in LA
The battle to become HSBC SVNS 2025 champions began in exciting fashion on day one of the World Championship in Los Angeles
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Rugby Sevens World Rugby unveils evolved SVNS model
World Rugby has confirmed an evolved HSBC SVNS competition model designed to deliver long-term financial sustainability and grow the global reach of rugby sevens in the lead-up to the LA 2028 Olympics
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Match officials World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Official appointments for July international window
World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia and a busy window of July internationals.
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Rugby Sevens Los Angeles set for epic HSBC SVNS World Championship and Play Off
HSBC SVNS 2025 reaches its exciting climax this weekend as the HSBC SVNS World Championship and SVNS Play Off competitions take place in Los Angeles on 3-4 May
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RWC 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy to embark on a three-week tour across RWC 2025 host locations
As the countdown towards Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 continues, fans across England will have the chance to celebrate early as the prestigious trophy will embark on a nationwide tour of the tournament’s eight host locations.
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RWC 2025 Hottest tickets back on sale in May for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
With more than 275,000 tickets already sold, excitement continues to build for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and fans will now have another opportunity to secure more tickets in May.
