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WXV Global Series Challenger: Fijiana turn on style, Las Leonas roar to victory and Oranje Dames hang tough
WXV Global Series Challenger

WXV Global Series Challenger: Fijiana turn on style, Las Leonas roar to victory and Oranje Dames hang tough

As Yaras' comeback fell just short in the final match of the day, after Fiji ran in eight tries against a determined Hong Kong China and Spain bounced back from last week's defeat on the second weekend of the WXV Global Series Challenger presented by Mitsubishi Electric
Japan crowned Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 champions after tight win over Fiji
PNC 2026

Japan crowned Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 champions after tight win over Fiji

Japan edged a classic final against defending champions Fiji to win the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 title, while Canada beat old adversaries USA to clinch third place.
WXV Global Series match official update
Match officials

WXV Global Series match official update

World Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for four matches in the WXV Global Series 2026.
Visa joins Rugby World Cup as Principal Partner for Australia 2027 and 2029
Media advisory

Visa joins Rugby World Cup as Principal Partner for Australia 2027 and 2029

Global payments leader Visa returns to Rugby World Cup as Official Payment Technology Partner, with eligible Visa cardholders to receive priority access to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 tickets between 28-30 September 2026.
WXV Global Series Challenger: Historic first for Fijiana as Hong Kong China complete Brazil comeback and the Netherlands make a statement
WXV

WXV Global Series Challenger: Historic first for Fijiana as Hong Kong China complete Brazil comeback and the Netherlands make a statement

The WXV Global Challenger Series is live with Fiji kicking off their campaign at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground with a first-ever win over Spain, Hong Kong China coming from behind to beat Brazil, and the Netherlands putting on a command performance against Samoa
Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026: Fiji and Japan seal final spots
PNC 2026

Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026: Fiji and Japan seal final spots

Defending champions Fiji defeated Canada and hosts Japan emphatically beat USA in the semi-finals of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026, setting up a mouthwatering title decider next weekend.
World Rugby confirms qualification pathway for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Games
Olympics

World Rugby confirms qualification pathway for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Games

World Rugby has confirmed the qualification pathway for rugby sevens at the LA28 Olympic Games, with 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams set to compete for Olympic glory.
Five more rugby greats complete prestigious World Rugby Hall of Fame class of 2026
Hall of Fame

Five more rugby greats complete prestigious World Rugby Hall of Fame class of 2026

World Rugby has announced the remaining five modern greats that will join Joel Stransky and Zinzan Brooke in being inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame over the coming months as the class of 2026.
Excitement mounts as six set out on WXV Global Series Challenger quest in Hong Kong
WXV Global Series Challenger

Excitement mounts as six set out on WXV Global Series Challenger quest in Hong Kong

Teams have landed in Hong Kong ahead of the opening round of the three-week WXV Global Series Challenger presented by Mitsubishi Electric at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground.
Volunteer applications open as Team27 prepares to bring Australian spirit to biggest Rugby World Cup ever
RWC 2027

Volunteer applications open as Team27 prepares to bring Australian spirit to biggest Rugby World Cup ever

Applications are now open for Team27, the official Volunteer Program of Men's Rugby World Cup 2027, giving people across Australia the opportunity to help deliver the biggest edition of the tournament ever staged with 24 nations competing across 52 matches.
November schedule confirmed for climax of World Rugby Nations Cup 2026
Nations Cup

November schedule confirmed for climax of World Rugby Nations Cup 2026

World Rugby has revealed the match schedule for the second phase of the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026, which will take place across Europe and in Hong Kong from 6-21 November.
Joel Stransky and Zinzan Brooke unveiled as first inductees to World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2026
Hall of Fame

Joel Stransky and Zinzan Brooke unveiled as first inductees to World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2026

Joel Stransky and Zinzan Brooke are the first of seven modern greats to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame as the class of 2026.
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series match official update
Match officials

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series match official update

World Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for the second and third tests of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series in South Africa.
World Rugby hosts webinar on preventing knee injuries in women rugby
Women's Rugby

World Rugby hosts webinar on preventing knee injuries in women rugby

World Rugby’s webinar series on women’s health in rugby continues this month with a session on knee injuries in women’s rugby. The session takes place at 12:00 (GMT+1) on Thursday, 27 August. The webinar is aimed at coaches, medics and players at all levels of the sport.
Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for WXV Global Series and Challenger
Match officials

Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for WXV Global Series and Challenger

World Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Official appointments for the WXV Global Series and WXV Global Series Challenger presented by Mitsubishi Electric, which take place across September and October.
Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for August to October men’s internationals
Match officials

Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for August to October men’s internationals

World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between South Africa and New Zealand, the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup and men’s internationals from August to October.
Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for women’s internationals from August to October
Match officials

Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for women’s internationals from August to October

World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments the six women’s internationals from August to October that fall outside of the WXV Global Series and WXV Global Series Challenger.
HSBC SVNS Series and World Championship 2027 schedule confirmed as road to Los Angeles 2028 gathers pace
HSBC SVNS

HSBC SVNS Series and World Championship 2027 schedule confirmed as road to Los Angeles 2028 gathers pace

World Rugby has confirmed the HSBC SVNS schedule for the Series and World Championship for 2027, with all 2026 host cities returning as the global celebration of rugby sevens continues to build momentum on the road to qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Impact Beyond legacy programme launched with AUD$30 million funding to maximise Rugby World Cups benefits across Australia and the Pacific
Impact Beyond

Impact Beyond legacy programme launched with AUD$30 million funding to maximise Rugby World Cups benefits across Australia and the Pacific

Impact Beyond has launched with AUD$30 million of Australian Government investment to harness the legacy of Rugby World Cups 2027 and 2029, driving sustainable growth and positive impact across Australia and the Pacific
WXV Global Series Challenger 2026 match schedule confirmed
WXV Global Series

WXV Global Series Challenger 2026 match schedule confirmed

Hong Kong China to host six-team international competition across three match weekends from 13-26 September.
World Rugby and Mitsubishi Electric Europe extend partnership as WXV Global Series enters new era
WXV Global Series

World Rugby and Mitsubishi Electric Europe extend partnership as WXV Global Series enters new era

Expanded agreement builds on the momentum of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, with enhanced support for the WXV Global Series and Challenger running from 2026 into 2028.
World Rugby unite with ITV to bring Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 to fans across the UK
RWC 2027

World Rugby unite with ITV to bring Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 to fans across the UK

ITV has been named exclusive broadcast partner for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in the UK, ensuring rugby’s biggest event remains accessible to millions of fans.
South Africa crowned Junior World Championship 2026 winners
JWC 2026

South Africa crowned Junior World Championship 2026 winners

The Junior Springboks successfully defended the World Rugby Junior World Championship title with a hard-fought 16-5 victory over France at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi on Saturday, becoming the fourth team to go back-to-back in the tournament's history.
Disciplinary update: Gonzalo Quesada (Italy)
Media release

Disciplinary update: Gonzalo Quesada (Italy)

An independent Disciplinary Committee has imposed a one-match suspension and issued a formal warning as to future conduct on Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada for comments criticising match officials following Italy’s defeat to New Zealand in last weekend’s Nations Championship match.
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