The ascension of the three national unions from associate members was confirmed at the Annual Meeting of Council on Thursday. Nepal, Qatar and Turkey have been approved as full members at the Annual Meeting of World Rugby Council, which was held virtually on 11 May. Each of the three national ...
All to play for at HSBC France Sevens
The 16 men’s and 12 women’s team captains gathered on Wednesday at Port de la Daurade on the bank of the Garonne river ahead of what promises to be a nail-biting weekend of rugby sevens at the Stade Ernest-Wallon in Toulouse. ...
World Rugby confirms lower tackle height law trials for community rugby
World Rugby Council has today unanimously approved a recommendation that unions participate in trials of a lower tackle height in community rugby. ...
Beaumont inspired by rugby’s innovative beginnings to shape bright future as the sport celebrates 200 years
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has urged the sport to harness the pioneering spirit of William Webb Ellis to shape a bright future for the sport where innovation, relevance and accessibility are the cornerstones of growth. ...
WXV launches with hosts, dates and a vibrant brand unveiled
World Rugby has announced the first locations, dates and a vibrant brand for WXV, the new international competition aimed at increasing the competitiveness, reach and impact of elite women’s rugby. Women at the forefront of World Rugby’s strategy to grow the game as a whole WXV set to help ...
Asia Rugby Division II Championship 2023
In a nail-biting encounter between the national XVs teams of India and Kazakhstan that swung one way then the other in terms of possession, territory and dominance right through to the final whistle, and showcased well-drilled set piece work by forwards, sound phased play, determined defence, ...
HKRU sevens squads finish well in South Africa; men take 5th, women 6th
The Hong Kong, China men’s and women’s sevens teams’ quest for spots on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series ended at the quarter final stages of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Stellenbosch. Overnight the men lost to eventual Series champions Tonga, 33-12. Hong Kong’s only losses in ...
Hong Kong China Men and China Women with a perfect record on day 1 of the Challenger Series Finale
We recap all the action from day one of the second and final tournament of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa as the quarter-final line-ups begin to take shape in both the men's and women's competitions. ...
Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme 2023 scholars announced to support the new generation of female leaders in rugby
Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme 2023 scholars announced to support the new generation of female leaders in rugby Twelve inspirational women announced for the 2023 cohort The programme is creating a growing global network of female leaders and role models across the sport ...
Korean Coach Excited by Challenger Series Rewards
Korean Coach Excited by Challenger Series Rewards The World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series kicked off in Stellenbosch with 12 teams from both the men’s and women's leagues competing over two legs. Korea remains confident of going through to the later stages of the tournament. The stakes are ...
