World Rugby has launched T1 Rugby, the world’s first non-contact sport that fully reflects the unique characteristics of rugby, including scrums, lineouts and breakdown. T1 Rugby is the first non-contact sport that fully reflects the characteristics of rugby, including scrums, lineouts and ...
Rugby World Cup 2027 expanded to 24 teams
The men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia will feature 24 teams after the World Rugby Council approved historic reimagination of the competition format, window and timing. ...
New Global Rugby Calendar Approved by World Rugby Council
Historic rugby calendar reform to supercharge reach and competitiveness Adjustments to World Rugby Regulation 9 underpin the most significant overhaul of the international game since the sport went professional First-ever dedicated women’s and men’s calendars from 2025 and 2026 respectively, ...
WXV 2: Strong second half gives Japan maiden win
Japan took advantage of Samoan indiscipline, scoring three of their four tries after the half-time whistle to secure a bonus-point 32-10 victory in Cape Town on Saturday. ...
Kazakhstan defeat Kenya 18-12 | WXV3 in Dubai
Kazakhstan withstood an intense late period of pressure from Kenya to secure their first win in WXV 3, beating the Lionesses 18-12 in Dubai. The Asia Rugby Women's Championship 2023 runners-up built an 18-0 lead at The Sevens Stadium with less than 14 minutes to play but were forced to dig deep ...
Dubai set to host crucial weekend of WXV 3 action
We give you the lowdown ahead of the tournament’s second round as Kazakhstan, Kenya, Spain, Fiji, Ireland and Colombia return to The Sevens Stadium. ...
Japan Men and Women Defend Asia Rugby Sevens Series Title
Hong Kong China and Japan Women Triumph in the Final Leg of the Asian Rugby Sevens Series in Bangkok The captivating conclusion of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series with Japan's men and women defended the coveted titles of Series Champions following their outstanding performances throughout the two ...
Asia Rugby Leadership Extends Good Wishes to Match Officials
Asia Rugby President, Qais Al Dhalai wishes success to all the match officials involved in the final round of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series - Thailand 7s scheduled on the 14th and 15th October at the Police Stadium in Bangkok. “Referees play an integral role in the success of our competitions. ...
Teams ready to push women’s game forward in South Africa and UAE
Ahead of the start of World Rugby’s new annual global women’s 15s competition, players representing the 12 nations competing in WXV 2 and WXV 3 gathered in Cape Town and Dubai. ...
Asia Rugby Announces Match Officials for the Asia Rugby Sevens Series Finale
Asia Rugby has announced the match officials for the final leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series, scheduled to take place from October 14th to 15th at the Royal Thai Police Stadium in Bangkok. ...