World Rugby

New strategy, the women’s game, player welfare and Rugby World Cup top the agenda at 17th World Rugby General Assembly

World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson has called on delegates attending the 17th World Rugby General Assembly to unite and drive forward behnd a new strategic direction for the international federation and its activities over the next five years.

Hollie Davidson to referee Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 final

World Rugby has today announced that Scotland’s Hollie Davidson will take charge of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 final between Canada and hosts England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, with Australia's Ella Goldsmith to referee the bronze final.

World Rugby awards

Sophie de Goede, John Mitchell and Braxton Sorensen-McGee scoop World Rugby 2025 awards

Sophie de Goede wins World Rugby Women's Player of the Year in association with HSBC as Braxton Sorensen-McGee is named as Women's 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year and John Mitchell is named World Rugby Coach of the Year.

Sat 27 September, 2025

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New strategy, the women’s game, player welfare and Rugby World Cup top the agenda at 17th World Rugby General Assembly

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New strategy, the women’s game, player welfare and Rugby World Cup top the agenda at 17th World Rugby General Assembly

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Chile become the 23rd team to qualify for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027

Media release

New strategy, the women’s game, player welfare and Rugby World Cup top the agenda at 17th World Rugby General Assembly

Match officials

Hollie Davidson to referee Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 final

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RWC 2027

Chile become the 23rd team to qualify for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027

World Rugby awards

Sophie de Goede, John Mitchell and Braxton Sorensen-McGee scoop World Rugby 2025 awards

Women's Summit

Women's Rugby Global Summit: honouring the past, celebrating the present, planning the future

Awards

All Black Great Dan Carter honoured with International Rugby Players Association Special Merit Award

World Rugby awards

Sophie de Goede, John Mitchell and Braxton Sorensen-McGee scoop World Rugby 2025 awards

Women's Summit

Women's Rugby Global Summit: honouring the past, celebrating the present, planning the future

Awards

All Black Great Dan Carter honoured with International Rugby Players Association Special Merit Award

advisory

Former World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont receives Japan’s highest honour

RWC 2027

Chile qualify for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027

World Rugby Awards

Hollie Davidson receives World Rugby Referee Award

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World Rugby signs IWG Women and Sport’s Brighton Plus Helsinki Declaration

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Media release

New strategy, the women’s game, player welfare and Rugby World Cup top the agenda at 17th World Rugby General Assembly

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