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Monday 7 July, 2025
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Uganda the setting for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 African qualifiers

Eight teams will be vying to win the region's ticket to Australia as champions of the Rugby Africa Men's Cup 2025, with games taking place across three days in Kampala from 8-19 July.

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Saturday 5 July, 2025
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Captain Joshua Hrstich "overwhelmed" by Hong Kong China's RWC 2027 qualification

A 70-22 victory over Korea completed a clean sweep of victories in the Asia Rugby Emirates Men's Championship 2025 and confirmed Hong Kong China's place at RWC 2027 in Australia.

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Tuesday 1 July, 2025
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World Rugby evolves Six-Point Plan on Player Welfare

World Rugby is today announcing the next evolution of the international federation’s Six-Point Plan on player welfare. The original Plan which came into effect in 2021, has been the driving force behind a host of player welfare improvements which have led global sport. The new evolution of the Six-Point Plan will ensure that rugby never stands still in this vital area.
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Independent disciplinary process: Stefan Buruiana (Romania) and Cristobal Game (Chile)

Stefan Buruiana (Romania) has been suspended for three matches, reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and Cristobal Game (Chile) has been suspended for eight matches, reduced to seven on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme after a Foul Play Review Committee considered their respective red card and citing issued during the 2025 July internationals.
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