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Rugby Sevens
Sat
18
May,
2024
China women secure place at HSBC SVNS Play Off in Madrid
Quarter-final line-ups confirmed after thrilling first day of World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger final round in Munich and Krakow, as China women qualify for HSBC SVNS Play Off in Madrid
World Rugby Pacific Four Series
Fri
17
May,
2024
Advantage USA in race for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and WXV 1 qualification
The Women’s Eagles have taken a massive step towards qualification for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and also WXV 1 later this year after coming from behind to ruin Australia’s maiden test in Melbourne.
Rugby Sevens
Thu
16
May,
2024
Captains ready for World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger final round
Captains of the 12 women’s and 12 men’s teams competing in the third and final round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 gathered in Krakow, Poland and Munich, Germany respectively.
World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger
Wed
15
May,
2024
Gordon Tietjens predicts bright future for Challenger pacesetters China
China currently sit on top of the women’s World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2024 standings with a perfect 40 points and their high-performance consultant has been impressed with what he’s seen.
World Rugby Pacific Four Series
Sat
11
May,
2024
Canada secure place in WXV 1 with Australia win
Front-row colleagues Sara Cline, McKinley Hunt and DeLeaka Menin scored all five of Canada's tries as they made it two wins from two in the World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2024.
World Rugby Pacific Four Series
Sat
11
May,
2024
Paul stars as Black Ferns kick off Pacific Four Series challenge with nine-try win over USA
A hat-trick for Mererangi Paul in the first 16 minutes of the match set New Zealand on the path to a comfortable win over USA in Hamilton.
World Rugby
Fri
10
May,
2024
Rugby’s global growth continues in Montenegro, Jordan and Morocco
The family of national unions in World Rugby membership has expanded to 133 after Montenegro were unanimously welcomed by the international federation’s Council while Jordan and Morocco ascend to full member status
World Rugby Pacific Four Series
Fri
10
May,
2024
Australia, New Zealand enter World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2024
The Wallaroos and Black Ferns will make their tournament bows this weekend as the race for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and WXV 2024 qualification heats up.
Media release
Thu
9
May,
2024
Rugby fan-focused law changes confirmed
The largest reimagination of rugby’s entertainment value continues to progress with the World Rugby Council approving a package of law amendments that will come into effect from 1 July, 2024.
Media release
Thu
9
May,
2024
Simplified red card sanction process to be trialled at World Rugby competitions in 2024
World Rugby has announced further details of a revised red card sanction process trial featuring automatic off-field sanctions for players shown red cards.
Media release
Wed
8
May,
2024
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont receives Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for services to rugby and charity
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont says that he is “honoured and humbled” after being formally made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle in the presence of his family.
Olympic Games
Wed
8
May,
2024
Rugby sevens match officials unveiled for Olympic Games Paris 2024
World Rugby has announced the squad of 23 match officials that will take charge of the rugby sevens competitions at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 in France from 24-30 July.
Match officials
Tue
7
May,
2024
Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments for men’s July international window and Pacific Nations Cup
The Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the men’s June-July international window, the revamped Pacific Nations Cup and the World Rugby U20 Championship and U20 Trophy competitions.
rugby sevens
Sun
5
May,
2024
Argentina and New Zealand win HSBC SVNS 2024 league titles in Singapore
History was made on a dazzling day of high drama, emotion and all action international rugby sevens in Singapore as Argentina’s men claimed their first ever HSBC SVNS league winners title and New Zealand overcame arch rivals Australia in an epic women’s final to win both the Singapore and SVNS League titles
Rugby Sevens
Sat
4
May,
2024
HSBC SVNS league titles to be decided on huge final day in Singapore
A thrilling finals day awaits fans at the Singapore National Stadium and watching around the world on Sunday as both men’s and women’s HSBC SVNS league title races go to the wire
Rugby Sevens
Fri
3
May,
2024
HSBC SVNS League title race hots up on day one in Singapore
New Zealand and Australia continue their charge for the women’s HSBC SVNS League Winners title, as Argentina and Ireland falter in men's competition on day one in Singapore
Rugby Sevens
Wed
1
May,
2024
HSBC SVNS League Winners to be decided in Singapore
Singapore hosts the final regular season round of HSBC SVNS 2024 on 3-5 May where the men’s and women’s League Winners will be decided
Pacific Four Series 2024
Sun
28
Apr,
2024
Canada begin World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2024 with big win v USA
Sustainability
Mon
22
Apr,
2024
Global rugby family invited to join the ’Rugby for Nature’ squad to help tackle biodiversity loss as World Rugby marks Earth Day 2024
To celebrate Earth Day, World Rugby today launched its ‘Rugby for Nature’ initiative and toolkit to highlight the importance of nature to the game, empowering rugby communities globally to safeguard the natural environment and biodiversity within and around rugby facilities.
Sevens
Sat
20
Apr,
2024
Pools drawn for World Rugby Sevens Repechage with Olympic Games Paris 2024 the prize
The pools were drawn for the World Rugby Sevens Repechage on Saturday, 20 April at an event in Monaco ahead of the crucial final qualification tournament (21-23 June) to decide the last remaining men’s and women’s teams to compete at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 rugby sevens.
World Rugby Pacific Challenge
Sat
20
Apr,
2024
Japan XV win World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2024
Japan XV claim the title off defending champions Fiji Warriors after a 65-15 win over Tonga A in the final round in Apia on Saturday.
Rugby Sevens
Thu
18
Apr,
2024
Pools drawn for HSBC SVNS 2024 league climax in Singapore
The pool draws for the seventh and final regular season round of HSBC SVNS 2024, to be played at Singapore National Stadium on 3-5 May, have been announced.
Match officials
Wed
10
Apr,
2024
Beaumont joins tributes to retiring match official Joy Neville
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has paid tribute to Ireland’s Joy Neville ahead of her final test as a referee in Paris this weekend.
RWC 2025
Tue
9
Apr,
2024
Impact '25 programme officially launches with 500 days to go to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
With 500 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, World Rugby and the RFU today celebrated Impact ’25, a transformational domestic legacy programme creating more opportunities for women and girls to get involved in rugby in England and the home unions.
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