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Rugby Sevens
Sun
8
Dec,
2024
South Africa and New Zealand crowned HSBC SVNS Cape Town champions
Hosts South Africa beat Olympic champions France 26-14 to win a thriller of a men’s final and claim their first HSBC SVNS title in Cape Town in nine years, while New Zealand beat USA 26-12 to take women's title and lead the SVNS standings
Rugby Sevens
Sat
7
Dec,
2024
Semi-final line-ups decided at HSBC SVNS Cape Town
The semi-finals were confirmed following a thrilling first day of HSBC SVNS action in Cape Town with a new competition format adding to the drama
Rugby Sevens
Thu
5
Dec,
2024
Schedule confirmed for HSBC World Rugby Sevens Challenger 2025
Details of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 have been announced with three rounds taking place in March and April to decide the top four teams that qualify for the HSBC SVNS Play Off competition in Los Angeles and a chance to gain promotion to HSBC SVNS
RWC 2025
Wed
4
Dec,
2024
Record-breaking 220,000 tickets sold for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has already smashed records as the fastest-selling edition of the tournament ever, with more than 220,000 tickets sold to date. In the ticket application window, 90,000 tickets were secured by fans, building on the 130,000 sold during the presale period.
Rugby Sevens
Wed
4
Dec,
2024
Cape Town welcomes HSBC SVNS back to the Mother City
Following a spectacular opening round in Dubai last weekend, Australia and Fiji lead the women’s and men’s HSBC SVNS standings respectively ahead of the second round in Cape Town on 7-8 December
Rugby Sevens
Sun
1
Dec,
2024
Australia and Fiji win HSBC SVNS in Dubai
International rugby sevens returned to thrill the huge crowds at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai as Australia women and Fiji men ran out winners to take an early lead in the HSBC SVNS standings. The next round takes place in Cape Town on 7-8 December
Rugby Sevens
Sat
30
Nov,
2024
HSBC SVNS 2025 gets off to a flying start in Dubai
Following a historic, record breaking Olympics in Paris, rugby sevens returned with a bang as a new season of HSBC SVNS kicked off in style at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai
Rugby Sevens
Wed
27
Nov,
2024
Olympic stars and fresh faces ready to kick-off HSBC SVNS in Dubai
The Emirates Dubai 7s features the top 12 men’s and 12 women’s rugby sevens teams in the world competing over two action-packed days on 30 November - 1 December
Media release
Wed
27
Nov,
2024
Louise Evans joins World Rugby Executive Board as Independent Director
World Rugby has announced the appointment of Louise Evans to the international federation’s newly confirmed Executive Board as an independent director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Player Welfare
Mon
25
Nov,
2024
World Rugby Medical Commission Conference hears of continued player welfare progress
Delegates at the 16th annual World Rugby Medical Conference, held in Lisbon, Portugal, have heard about the continued progress on player welfare in rugby.
World Rugby Awards
Sun
24
Nov,
2024
Ellie Kildunne, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Maddison Levi and Antoine Dupont named World Rugby Players of the Year
In a star-studded evening in Monaco and surrounded by legends of the game, South Africa’s Pieter-Steph du Toit and England’s Ellie Kildunne have been named World Rugby Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year, while France's Antoine Dupont and Australia's Maddison Levi claimed the World Rugby Men's and Women's Sevens Player of the Year accolades.
Hall of Fame
Wed
20
Nov,
2024
World Rugby Hall of Fame to recognise five legends of the game
World Rugby has announced that five players spread across sevens and 15s will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco on 24 November.
DISCIPLINARY
Wed
20
Nov,
2024
Disciplinary update: Stefano Buruiana (Romania)
Stefano Buruiana has had his citing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackling) in Romania’s November international match against Canada on 16 November overturned by a disciplinary committee.
DISCIPLINARY
Wed
20
Nov,
2024
Disciplinary update: Jason Tomane (Romania)
Jason Tomane appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackling) in Romania's November international match against Canada on 16 November. The player was suspended for two matches subject to the successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme.
DISCIPLINARY
Tue
19
Nov,
2024
Disciplinary update: Warner Dearns (Japan)
Warner Dearns has been suspended for four matches for a red card offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackling) in Japan's international match against Uruguay on 16 November, 2024.
DISCIPLINARY
Tue
19
Nov,
2024
Disciplinary update: Mitch Wilson (USA)
Mitch Wilson appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackling) in USA’s November international match against Tonga on 16 November. The player was suspended for two matches subject to the successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme.
SVNS
Tue
19
Nov,
2024
Tickets for HSBC SVNS Singapore 2025 now on sale
Top rugby sevens action featuring the world’s best teams and Olympic stars will return to National Stadium next year, alongside an exciting entertainment roster at HSBC SVNS Singapore 2025.
World Rugby Awards
Mon
18
Nov,
2024
Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024
World Rugby has today revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2024, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November.
Media release
Thu
14
Nov,
2024
Brett Robinson elected as World Rugby Chair
Dr. Brett Robinson (Australia) has been elected as the new Chair of World Rugby, following two rounds of voting at the 2024 Interim meeting of Council in Dublin, Ireland.
Laws
Thu
14
Nov,
2024
Law amendments promoting speed, space and contest get global trial go-ahead
A package of law trials aimed at enhancing fan and player experience will be adopted as a global trial across all competitions from next year after the World Rugby Council voted in favour of change.
World Rugby
Wed
13
Nov,
2024
Egypt, Guatemala and Lesotho achieve World Rugby Full Member status
Egypt, Guatemala and Lesotho have been elevated to World Rugby full member status following approval by the international federation’s Council. The family of national unions in World Rugby membership stands at 133 across six regions.
RWC 2025
Tue
12
Nov,
2024
Record demand for tickets as Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 arrives in host cities around England
Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 is generating record demand, with more than 100,000 tickets requested in just the first week of the application phase adding to the 130,000 tickets already sold in the presale.
RWC 2025
Tue
12
Nov,
2024
World Rugby appoints Ocean Outdoor UK as Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 official Digital out of home media partner and official fan zone provider
World Rugby has today appointed Ocean Outdoor UK, a leader in premium Digital OOH advertising and experiential activations, as their DOOH media partner for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England.
Rugby Sevens
Mon
11
Nov,
2024
Singapore and Los Angeles confirmed to host the pinnacle of HSBC SVNS 2025 as schedule confirmed
Following the record-breaking Olympic Games in Paris, the stars of rugby sevens are set to make a thrilling return to HSBC SVNS 2025, kicking off in Dubai on 30 November, 2024.
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