World Rugby shall consist of Member Unions and Member Associations in accordance with Bye-Law 6.

Non-Member Unions or Non-Member Associations who wish to be considered for membership of World Rugby must demonstrate compliance with the World Rugby Membership Pathway and Membership Criteria established by Council. Such criteria may change from time to time as determined by Council and without notice to non-members.

To view the current World Rugby Membership Pathway and Criteria, approved by Council in the Interim Meeting of Council 2021, please download the document below.