Tag: World Rugby


Rugby World Cup 24-teams’ expansion

Rugby WC will expand for 2027 tournament

The World Rugby made an announcement recently with what includes an expansion to the current World Cup and a new Nations Championship tournament. Four more teams are set to take part in the next edition of the World Cup, with 24 teams included in 2027, rather than 20 competing in France this year.... » Read more


2025 rugby showcase Host Cities-venues

Venues announced for Rugby WC 2025

The World Rugby and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) have confirmed the Host Cities, towns and venues for the 2025 Rugby World Cup. Dublin (Ireland)-based World Rugby is the world governing body for the sport of rugby union. The World Rugby organizes the Rugby World Cup every four years, the... » Read more


WXV to help women’s rugby scale heights

World Rugby announced venues and schedule for WXV tournament

The World Rugby unveiled on August 13th the bumper match schedule for WXV, the new women’s international 15s competition designed to increase the competitiveness, reach and impact of elite women’s rugby. ‘WORLD RUGBY’ stated that the three-level tournament, which begins this October, will... » Read more


Elite women’s rugby WXV starting in October

World Rugby announced first location of new intl womens competition

The 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. ‘WORLD RUGBY’ stated that starting in October 2023, WXV has a clear mission – to... » Read more


World Rugby level playing field for women

Sevens World Rugby Series transformation

World Rugby has outlined an exciting new framework for the future of the Sevens World Series, which will see rugby sevens further embrace its ‘sportainment’ DNA, combining sport and fan entertainment in a festival atmosphere at some of the world’s best-loved locations. ‘World Rugby’... » Read more


Macron-World Rugby tech sartorial deal

Macron new technical partner of World Rugby

The world of rugby is Macron’s home, now more than ever. The Hero company, a leading brand in the world of the oval ball, is the new technical partner of World Rugby, the international governing body of 15 and seven-a-side rugby, that regulates relations between national federations and organizes... » Read more


Australia likely to host Rugby World Cup 2027

Australia is the preferred candidate for Rugby WC 2027

World Rugby has announced Australia as the ‘preferred candidate’ for Rugby World Cup 2027. ‘Rugby Australia’ stated that the announcement comes after a World Rugby Council meeting held on November 25th accepted a recommendation from the Rugby World Cup Limited Board to work exclusively with... » Read more


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