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Thursday 9 July, 2026
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World Rugby and unions set new global standard in protecting players and match officials from online abuse at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

World Rugby demonstrates leadership in athlete welfare, digital safety and societal change through expanded protection programme, real-world action and data-led insights to support players and match officials from the rising issue of social media abuse.

JWC 2026

Tuesday 7 July, 2026
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England, France, New Zealand and South Africa book semi-final spots

England to face defending champions South Africa and France clinch New Zealand showdown as two huge semi-finals are confirmed after an enthralling conclusion of the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 pool stage in Georgia.

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Tuesday 7 July, 2026
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World Rugby debuts fully remote Television Match Official hub at World Rugby Nations Cup and Junior World Championship

World Rugby is debuting a remote Television Match Official (TMO) hub at the World Rugby Nations Cup and Junior World Championship events this year, as new minimum standards in technology provision begin to roll out across the game.
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Disciplinary update: Pedro Vicente and Manuel Vareiro (Portugal)

World Rugby has issued an update after Portugal player Pedro Vicente appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee on 7 July following his red card against USA in their World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 match. He has received a three-match suspension, the same as team-mate Manuel Vareiro accepted from the Foul Play Review Committee after his red card in the same match.
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