Asia Rugby has announced the match officials appointed for the upcoming Asia Rugby Men's Division 1; Pakistan will host the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an exciting two-match series. The matches will take place at Lahore's iconic Punjab Stadium on July 4th and 8th. The first match on the 4th of ...
Italy secure stunning win against U20 Championship hosts South Africa
The World Rugby U20 Championship continued with stunning victories for Italy and Georgia and hard-fought wins for Ireland and Wales, while defending champions France were too strong for six-time champions New Zealand and England eased to victory over Fiji. ...
U20 Championship heavyweights headline match-day two
Ahead of Thursday's action in Paarl and Stellenbosch, we bring you teams news from each of the 12 nations competing at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2023. ...
Su Carty and Ada Milby elected to World Rugby Executive Board
World Rugby has announced the results of the election for the two vacant seats on its Executive Board run by independent organisation PwC Switzerland. Four candidates were nominated for the election taking place remotely in accordance with World Rugby’s Bye-Laws. ...
Japan Confirmed as Asian Qualifiers Host, for Paris 2024 Olympics
At the most recent Asia Rugby Council meeting held on 25th June, Council has officially ratified the recommendation of the Executive Committee confirming Japan as the host for the highly anticipated Asia Rugby Men's and Women's Paris 2024 Olympics Qualifiers. The event will determine teams from the ...
Asia Rugby Men’s Division 1: Pakistan Hosts UAE in Lahore
Pakistan is set to host the UAE team in a two-match series in Lahore. The matches will be held at the iconic Punjab Stadium on July 4th and 8th. The Punjab Stadium hosted the Asia Rugby Men’s Division 2 last year, where Pakistan emerged victorious over Thailand, securing promotion to Division ...
France lead the way after day of twists and turns at U20 Championship
Argentina, Australia, defending champions France, New Zealand and hosts South Africa all enjoyed victories on the opening day of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2023 in Paarl and Stellenbosch, while England and Ireland played out only the second draw in the tournament's history. ...
Women’s Shape of the Game conference identifies how to enhance player and fan experience and maximise the full potential of women’s rugby
Shaping an exciting, relevant and accessible sport over the next decade was the key theme from the World Rugby Women’s Elite Shape of the Game Conference in Los Angeles this week. ...
World Rugby confirms Dubai UAE, as WXV 3 host
Dubai’s iconic The Sevens Stadium has been confirmed as the host of WXV 3 in its debut year. The competition will be played across the weekends of 14, 21 and 28 October. Six teams will be heading to Dubai for WXV 3. Fiji, Ireland, Kazakhstan and Kenya have already confirmed their places, with two ...
World Rugby U20 Trophy 2019 revisited: Japan edge Portugal
Few people who tuned into the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2019 would have been left disappointed – unless they were Portugal fans perhaps. ...