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World Rugby reveals Women's 15s Dream Team and Try of the Year winners for 2026
World Rugby Awards

World Rugby reveals Women's 15s Dream Team and Try of the Year winners for 2026

World Rugby has today unveiled the Women's 15s Dream Team of the Year 2026 and confirmed Pauline Bourdon Sansus (France) as the scorer of the International Rugby Players' Association (IRPA) Women's 15s Try of the Year 2026, bringing the women’s awards celebrations and the 2026 international window to a close.
New Zealand duo Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Elinor-Plum King crowned World Rugby Women's 15s award winners for 2026
World Rugby Awards

New Zealand duo Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Elinor-Plum King crowned World Rugby Women's 15s award winners for 2026

World Rugby has announced New Zealand forwards Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Elinor-Plum King as the winners of two of the most coveted individual accolades in women's rugby, recognising their exceptional performances throughout the 2026 international season.
Agreement reached to ensure the continued growth and development of rugby in Samoa
media release

Agreement reached to ensure the continued growth and development of rugby in Samoa

World Rugby, the Government of Samoa, Lakapi Samoa and the Samoa National Olympic Committee have agreed a process to ensure Samoa and its players continue competing at the sport’s highest levels during a governance review.
World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 set to resume with USA and Georgia leading the way
Nations Cup

World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 set to resume with USA and Georgia leading the way

The second phase of the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 will take place across Europe and in Hong Kong from 6-21 November as the tournament reaches a climax and the two champions are crowned.
World Wheelchair Rugby Cup to shine alongside Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Brisbane, building an inclusive legacy for rugby in Australia
RWC 2027

World Wheelchair Rugby Cup to shine alongside Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Brisbane, building an inclusive legacy for rugby in Australia

Rugby's biggest global celebration will showcase the game in all its forms in 2027, with the World Wheelchair Rugby Cup set to take centre stage in Brisbane alongside Men's Rugby World Cup 2027.
World Rugby delivering Global Sport for Good in partnership with the International Olympic Committee
Sport for Good

World Rugby delivering Global Sport for Good in partnership with the International Olympic Committee

The Global Sport for Good Initiative aims to strengthen programmes across World Rugby and partner international federations, broaden participation in sport, and increase its contribution to resilient communities, health and wellbeing, education and inclusion.
World Rugby reveals Women's 15s Player, Breakthrough Player and Try of the Year nominees for 2026
World Rugby Awards

World Rugby reveals Women's 15s Player, Breakthrough Player and Try of the Year nominees for 2026

World Rugby has today revealed the nominees for two of the most coveted individual accolades in women's rugby, the Women's 15s Player of the Year 2026 and the Women's 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year 2026.
HSBC SVNS 3 returns to Dubai for a bumper weekend of rugby sevens
SVNS

HSBC SVNS 3 returns to Dubai for a bumper weekend of rugby sevens

HSBC SVNS 3 will return to Dubai on 27-28 November 2026, taking place alongside the opening round of the HSBC SVNS Series 2027.
World Rugby Executive Board requests extended trials of a lower tackle height in elite rugby
Player Welfare

World Rugby Executive Board requests extended trials of a lower tackle height in elite rugby

Following the trial of a lower legal tackle height at the 2026 U20 Junior World Championship, World Rugby Executive Board has concluded that more data is needed before a definitive conclusion can be reached on any roll out into the wider elite game.
World Rugby confirms match official appointments for the Nations Championship 2026 Northern Hemisphere Series
Match officials

World Rugby confirms match official appointments for the Nations Championship 2026 Northern Hemisphere Series

The World Rugby Match Official appointments have been announced for the Nations Championship Northern Hemisphere Series taking place in November.
Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 climax in November
Match officials

Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 climax in November

The Emirates Match Official appointments have been made for the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 matches in November as well as five representative games in October and November.
World Rugby appoints Megan Rose to lead Men’s Rugby World Cup 2031 in the U.S
Media release

World Rugby appoints Megan Rose to lead Men’s Rugby World Cup 2031 in the U.S

Leading major events executive joins as momentum accelerates towards transformative men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups in the United States.
Isuzu joins Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 and 2029 as Official Partner
RWC 2027

Isuzu joins Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 and 2029 as Official Partner

World Rugby has today announced Isuzu Motors Limited, a global provider of commercial vehicles and mobility solutions, as the Official Automotive Partner of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029, both to be hosted in Australia.
Impact Beyond Pasifika Summit unites Oceania rugby leaders to grow women’s and girls’ game
Women's Rugby

Impact Beyond Pasifika Summit unites Oceania rugby leaders to grow women’s and girls’ game

Women’s rugby leaders from across Oceania gathered in Sydney for the Impact Beyond Pasifika Women & Girls’ Rugby Summit, a three-day event focused on strengthening collaboration, developing leadership and creating lasting opportunities for women and girls across the region.
Woolworths named Official Supporter of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029
RWC 2027

Woolworths named Official Supporter of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029

World Rugby has today announced Woolworths, Australia and New Zealand’s leading retail group, as the Official Supermarket Supporter of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029, both to be hosted in Australia.
HSBC SVNS 2 dates and destinations confirmed for 2027
SVNS

HSBC SVNS 2 dates and destinations confirmed for 2027

Nairobi, Montevideo and São Paulo will once again host HSBC SVNS 2 in 2027, with dates confirmed for the three-event series.
World Rugby clarifies law on dangerous tackles
Player Welfare

World Rugby clarifies law on dangerous tackles

The World Rugby Executive Board has approved a law amendment and a law application guideline confirming that two relatively rare, but dangerous tackle techniques, will now be subject to sanction.
Executive Board election process confirmed
World Rugby Governance

Executive Board election process confirmed

World Rugby has invited eligible unions to nominate candidates for open positions on the Executive Board.
More than half of tickets secured as Australia marks one year to go before Men's Rugby World Cup 2027
RWC 2027

More than half of tickets secured as Australia marks one year to go before Men's Rugby World Cup 2027

With 365 days to go, Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 is already capturing the imagination of fans worldwide, with more than half of all available tickets sold for rugby’s biggest and most ambitious tournament yet.
WXV Global Series Challenger: Fiji win thriller to claim title
WXV Global Series Challenger

WXV Global Series Challenger: Fiji win thriller to claim title

Fiji and the Netherlands went toe-to-toe for 80 minutes in a thrilling WXV Global Series Challenger decider in Hong Kong, before Samoa ended their challenge on a positive note with a win over Hong Kong China
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 confirms nationwide Outdoor Training Venues, bringing teams closer to Australian communities
RWC 2027

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 confirms nationwide Outdoor Training Venues, bringing teams closer to Australian communities

With just over one year to go until Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 kicks off, preparations have reached another exciting milestone with the unveiling of the Outdoor Training Venues that the 24 participating teams will use during the tournament’s 11th edition.
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 set to start one year to go countdown
Media advisory

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 set to start one year to go countdown

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 will begin the countdown to the most ambitious men's edition ever organised, bringing fandom to Sydney across Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October as it celebrates one year to go until the tournament kicks off on 1 October 2027.
One year on: Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 legacy drives record growth as WXV Global Series builds momentum
Women's Rugby

One year on: Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 legacy drives record growth as WXV Global Series builds momentum

27 September marks one year since the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 final, a generational event that reframed the global game. One year on, the tournament's impact continues to build as the WXV Global Series presented by Mitsubishi Electric, breaks new ground with an evolved competition model, greater opportunity for unions and scintillating rugby on the field.
IHG Hotels & Resorts joins as Official Partner of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
RWC 2027

IHG Hotels & Resorts joins as Official Partner of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

World Rugby has today announced IHG Hotels & Resorts as the Official Hotel Partner of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, ready to welcome fans, players and officials from all over the world for what is set to be the biggest edition of the tournament to date.
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