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Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule revealed with first tickets available from 18 February
RWC 2027

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 schedule revealed with first tickets available from 18 February

The match schedule and ticket prices for Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 have been revealed, confirming dates, venues, and kick-off times for all 52 tournament matches. Fans and teams can now start planning their Rugby World Cup journey to Australia, with first tickets available from 18 February for registered fans in the exclusive Presale.
HSBC SVNS: Fiji and New Zealand claim Singapore titles
SVNS

HSBC SVNS: Fiji and New Zealand claim Singapore titles

Fiji men's team reign supreme against France, while the Black Ferns Sevens overpower old adversaries Australia in Singapore.
Media advisory: Rugby World Cup 2027 match schedule reveal
RWC 2027

Media advisory: Rugby World Cup 2027 match schedule reveal

World Rugby will officially unveil the full match schedule for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia on Tuesday 3 February morning (Australian time). Media and photographers are invited to attend opportunities with key tournament spokespeople and talents in Sydney (main event), Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide and Townsville.
Mitsubishi Estate becomes Official Supporter of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
RWC 2027

Mitsubishi Estate becomes Official Supporter of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

World Rugby today announced Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. as an Official Supporter of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, further strengthening the tournament’s growing commercial family ahead of its return to Australia from 1 October to 13 November 2027.
Table positions at stake as HSBC SVNS Series heads to Singapore
HSBC SVNS

Table positions at stake as HSBC SVNS Series heads to Singapore

The new-look HSBC SVNS Series arrives in Singapore this weekend for the third round of the season, with all 16 teams across the men’s and women’s competitions vying for crucial league points ahead of the three-tournament Championship later this year.
World Rugby announces LIQUI MOLY as Official Partner of Rugby World Cups 2027 and 2029
RWC 2027

World Rugby announces LIQUI MOLY as Official Partner of Rugby World Cups 2027 and 2029

World Rugby has today announced LIQUI MOLY as an Official Partner and the Official Motor Lubricants Partner of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029, both to be hosted in Australia. The multi‑event agreement strengthens World Rugby’s growing commercial family and aligns the sport with one of the world’s leading motor oil and additive specialists.
World Rugby appoints Mark Robinson as Chief of Rugby
Media release

World Rugby appoints Mark Robinson as Chief of Rugby

Former New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Mark Robinson is to join World Rugby in May as its new Chief of Rugby.
Charlotte Samuelson to step down as World Rugby Chief Operating Officer
World Rugby

Charlotte Samuelson to step down as World Rugby Chief Operating Officer

World Rugby can confirm that Charlotte Samuelson will be stepping down as Chief Operating Officer at the end of January 2026.
Eight state-of-the-art venues across Australia to host Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
RWC 2027

Eight state-of-the-art venues across Australia to host Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 took an exciting step forward today with the announcement of the eight world-class stadiums that will host matches across seven Australian cities during the tournament.
World Rugby extends official apparel partnership with Macron to 2029
Partnerships

World Rugby extends official apparel partnership with Macron to 2029

World Rugby has confirmed the extension of its official apparel partnership with Macron through to 2029, reinforcing a collaboration in place since 2022 and highlighting a shared focus on quality, performance and innovation across the international game.
Sara Cox calls time on her international referee career
Match officials

Sara Cox calls time on her international referee career

World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson has led the tributes to England’s Sara Cox, who today announced her retirement from refereeing on the international stage.
South Africa and Canada claim HSBC SVNS 3 titles in Dubai
HSBC SVNS

South Africa and Canada claim HSBC SVNS 3 titles in Dubai

Both South Africa’s women and Canada’s men’s sevens teams head into the HSBC SVNS 2 series as champions with South Africa completing an unbeaten Dubai campaign by defeating Argentina in the women’s final and Canada overcoming Belgium to claim the men’s title.
A new identity for age-grade rugby: Junior World Championship set for Georgia in 2026
JWC 2026

A new identity for age-grade rugby: Junior World Championship set for Georgia in 2026

The dates, pools and match schedule have been confirmed for the expanded 16-team tournament that will be known as the World Rugby Junior World Championship from 2026.
Rugby fans to show up for LA28 as ticket registrations open
Sevens

Rugby fans to show up for LA28 as ticket registrations open

After thrilling fans at Paris 2024, the fastest, most electrifying game in the Olympic programme returns to Los Angeles for LA28. Fans can now register for the LA28 Olympic Games ticket draw to secure their chance to see the biggest stars of rugby sevens in action.
Sweet dreams to be made in Dubai at HSBC SVNS 3
HSBC SVNS

Sweet dreams to be made in Dubai at HSBC SVNS 3

HSBC SVNS 3 brings sevens rugby back to Dubai less than two months after the top-tier HSBC SVNS Series kicked off at the Sevens Stadium. This weekend, eight men’s and eight women’s teams will take to the field, aiming to make their mark and move closer to the HSBC SVNS Championship later this year.
Success of Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 recognised as Chair Gill Whitehead receives OBE and Managing Director Sarah Massey made an MBE
Rugby World Cup 2025

Success of Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 recognised as Chair Gill Whitehead receives OBE and Managing Director Sarah Massey made an MBE

Chair of Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 Gill Whithead has received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and Managing Director Sarah Massey the Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the prestigious King’s New Year Honours List, for “services to women’s rugby”. The British honours list recognises those who have made an outstanding contribution to society.
The new Men's Rugby World Cup draw format explained
RWC 2027

The new Men's Rugby World Cup draw format explained

The Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw took place in Sydney, on 3 December, to determine the line-ups of the six pools of four.
World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Official appointments for Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2026
Media release

World Rugby confirms Emirates Match Official appointments for Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2026

The Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations 2026, with Hollie Davidson and Luc Ramos making their tournament debuts as referees.
One month to go until HSBC SVNS 3 lands in Dubai
SVNS

One month to go until HSBC SVNS 3 lands in Dubai

The next installment of international rugby sevens will unfold at Dubai’s iconic Sevens Stadium as HSBC SVNS 3 takes centre stage across two days between 17-18 January 2026.
Lower tackle height trial extended to World Rugby U20 Championship 2026
U20 Championship

Lower tackle height trial extended to World Rugby U20 Championship 2026

Successful trials of a lower tackle height at the sternum in community rugby will be introduced to elite rugby for the first time at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026 which will take place in Georgia.
World Rugby reaffirms support for global refugee community
World Rugby

World Rugby reaffirms support for global refugee community

Today, as part of the Sport for Refugees Coalition, we’re proud to reaffirm the vital role of sport in supporting refugees and host communities. Our joint statement calls on governments, donors, sports bodies, and humanitarian actors to embed sport more fully in refugee responses, ahead of the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review.
Media Briefing: World Rugby to announce what’s next for lower tackle height trials
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Media Briefing: World Rugby to announce what’s next for lower tackle height trials

On Monday 15 December at 0800 GMT, World Rugby is hosting an online media briefing to announce the next steps in trials of a lower legal tackle height in rugby. The announcement follows the positive findings achieved in the community game to date and the decision by World Rugby Executive Board to recommend to Council that the trials be made full community law from July 2026.
HSBC SVNS: Singapore draw unveils more mouth-watering clashes
HSBC SVNS

HSBC SVNS: Singapore draw unveils more mouth-watering clashes

Draw for the third round of the HSBC SVNS Series in Singapore hints at future upsets in store
HSBC SVNS: Australia and South Africa claim Cape Town titles
HSBC SVNS

HSBC SVNS: Australia and South Africa claim Cape Town titles

Blitzboks become the first side to claim back-to-back titles in South Africa, while Australia overpower the Black Ferns Sevens to avenge their defeat in Dubai.
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