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Player Welfare
Thu
4
Dec,
2025
World Rugby Executive Board recommends that a lower tackle height be written into community game law
The World Rugby Executive Board has recommended that a lower legal tackle height at the sternum is made a full law of the community game. The move was proposed by the 11 unions who have been participating in trials of the measure over the last 18 months.
SVNS
Wed
3
Dec,
2025
HSBC SVNS returns to Cape Town
HSBC SVNS arrives in Cape Town this weekend as the world’s top sevens teams continue their campaign following an action-packed opening round in Dubai. The event marks 10 years since the city first hosted the tournament in 2015, adding an important milestone to the series calendar.
RWC 2027
Wed
3
Dec,
2025
RWC 2027 Draw: A closer look at the pools
With the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw now made, we take a deeper dive into each of the six pools.
RWC 2027
Wed
3
Dec,
2025
Pools confirmed for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia
Preparations for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 reached an important milestone today with confirmation of the six pools that will headline the largest tournament in the sport's history.
RWC 2027
Tue
2
Dec,
2025
Australia ready to ‘Go All Out’ with blockbuster global campaign for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 has ignited its global campaign, ‘Go All Out’, unleashing a bold celebration of rugby’s fandom, epic entertainment, global unity and the passion that will power Australia’s hosting of the world’s biggest ever rugby tournament.
Media release
Mon
1
Dec,
2025
Official match ball design unveiled for Rugby World Cup 2027 as Gilbert extends long-term partnership with World Rugby until 2033
World Rugby and Gilbert have today announced the unveiling of the official match ball design for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, alongside confirmation of a landmark extension to their long-standing partnership through to 2033.
Media advisory
Mon
1
Dec,
2025
RWC 2027 Draw - Media access
The Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw is taking place in Sydney on Wednesday 3 December from 20:00 AEDT (GMT+11) and below is some information about media access and opportunities around this important milestone on the journey to Australia 2027 and the biggest Rugby World Cup ever organised.
HSBC SVNS
Sun
30
Nov,
2025
HSBC SVNS: Double desert glory for New Zealand in Dubai
All Blacks Sevens follow in the footsteps of the Black Ferns Sevens to bag both titles in the first tournament of the HSBC SVNS Series
HSBC SVNS
Sun
30
Nov,
2025
Cape Town draw renews HSBC SVNS rivalries
Draw pits All Blacks Sevens against hosts South Africa on the opening day of the HSBC SVNS in Cape Town, while the Black Ferns Sevens will face the one side to defeat them in Dubai, USA
HSBC SVNS
Sat
29
Nov,
2025
HSBC SVNS: France and New Zealand top pools on high-pressure day in Dubai
Last year’s Grand Final champions South Africa and League winners Argentina miss out on Sunday’s semi-final places in Dubai
HSBC SVNS
Sat
29
Nov,
2025
HSBC SVNS: Defending champions Australia march into last four with perfect pool run
Australia the only undefeated side on day one of the HSBC SVNS in Dubai as they, New Zealand, Fiji and Canada book their places in the last four of the new-format tournament
Media release
Wed
26
Nov,
2025
World Rugby and Emirates announce record-breaking partnership extension
World Rugby and Emirates have announced a landmark multi tournament partnership, the biggest, longest and most wide ranging in the governing body’s history, strengthening a long-standing and globally recognisable relationship that will run across rugby’s premier events through to at least 2035.
SVNS
Wed
26
Nov,
2025
World Rugby expands trials of a new ball for women’s rugby to HSBC SVNS
World Rugby is expanding trials of a new ball for women’s rugby to this years’ HSBC SVNS Series. The new bespoke size 4.5 ball has been developed in partnership with Gilbert to be the same weight as a size 5 whilst maintaining the advanced aerodynamic and technological features.
RWC 2027
Tue
25
Nov,
2025
Presale dates announced as Jonny Wilkinson and George Gregan reunite for RWC 2027
Anticipation for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia reaches new heights today with the announcement of the official ticket presale dates, alongside the launch of a new global campaign teaser featuring two icons of the game, Australia’s George Gregan and England’s Jonny Wilkinson, set to excite fans around the world.
SVNS
Tue
25
Nov,
2025
HSBC SVNS launches in Dubai with destinations for all three levels locked in, stars confirmed and a new format to excite fans
Global energy, superstar talent and a new competition format headline a bold new era for HSBC SVNS, as World Rugby unveils the host cities for the newly expanded second and third divisions.
World Rugby Awards
Tue
25
Nov,
2025
Seven nations represented in the World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year 2025
The final category of the World Rugby Awards 2025 has been revealed today, celebrating the Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year. This announcement caps off an extraordinary season of international rugby and sets the stage for a new era beginning in 2026, with the launch of the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup and Nations Championship.
Disciplinary
Mon
24
Nov,
2025
Independent disciplinary update: Vlad Neculau (Romania)
Vlad Neculau has been suspended for four matches (reduced to three on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme) after a Foul Play Review Committee considered the red card issued during the November international match between Romania and Uruguay on Saturday, 22 November.
World Rugby Awards
Sat
22
Nov,
2025
World Rugby Awards 2025: Malcolm Marx, Fabian Holland and Santiago Pedrero headline men’s category winners
Rugby’s brightest stars were celebrated today during an exciting day of international test rugby, with South Africa’s Malcolm Marx, New Zealand’s Fabian Holland and Chile’s Santiago Pedrero taking home top honours in the men’s categories.
SVNS
Sat
22
Nov,
2025
World Rugby Media Advisory - HSBC SVNS 2026 Launch
World Rugby will officially launch HSBC SVNS 2026 in Dubai, unveiling the complete schedule with an opportunity for media to hear from World Rugby spokespeople and SVNS players who will be discussing the destinations and competition format for all three tiers of the expanded global series as we head towards LA 2028.
Discplinary
Fri
21
Nov,
2025
Independent disciplinary update: Sergio Manoel Silveira de Luna (Brazil)
Sergio Manoel Silveira de Luna (Brazil) has been suspended for three matches (reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme) after a Foul Play Review Committee considered the red card issued to him.
RWC 2027
Wed
19
Nov,
2025
Official Travel Agents appointed for Men's Rugby World Cup Australia 2027
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 (RWC 2027) and Sports Travel & Hospitality (STH), a Sodexo Live! Company trading as Rugby World Cup Experiences (RWCE) have announced the list of Official Travel Agents (OTAs) exclusively authorised to sell ticket-inclusive travel packages for RWC 2027 taking place in Australia (1 October – 13 November 2027).
SVNS
Wed
19
Nov,
2025
HSBC SVNS Series to debut in New York
World Rugby and USA Rugby, in partnership with TEG Rugby Live, have announced New York as the host of the HSBC SVNS series leg in the United States. From 14-15 March, 2026, the world’s premier sevens competition will take centre stage at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
RWC 2027
Tue
18
Nov,
2025
Rugby icons announced to lead Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw
Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 (RWC 2027) today confirmed a star-studded talent line-up who will lead fans through the RWC 2027 Draw, an eagerly awaited milestone following the announcement of all 24 teams now qualified for the tournament.
RWC 2027 qualifiers
Tue
18
Nov,
2025
Samoa complete Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 line-up after winning Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai
Samoa have secured qualification for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 after drawing with Belgium 13-13 in the last match of the Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai, UAE, on Tuesday.
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