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World Rugby and IMG announce strategic media rights partnership to further accelerate U.S.  and global growth
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World Rugby and IMG announce strategic media rights partnership to further accelerate U.S.  and global growth

World Rugby and global sports marketing agency IMG have agreed to a long-term media rights partnership designed to further accelerate rugby’s growth in the United States and globally ahead of the landmark Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033.
Dimitri Yachvili and Marcelo Bosch join the prestigious men’s panel for World Rugby Awards
World Rugby Awards

Dimitri Yachvili and Marcelo Bosch join the prestigious men’s panel for World Rugby Awards

World Rugby has today confirmed the appointment of Dimitri Yachvili and Marcelo Bosch as new members of the voting panel for the World Rugby Awards men’s 15s categories, further strengthening the peer-led jury that recognises excellence at the highest level of the international game.
Historic weekend reaches glorious crescendo for the Blitzboks and Black Ferns Sevens
HSBC SVNS

Historic weekend reaches glorious crescendo for the Blitzboks and Black Ferns Sevens

Glory for Blitzboks and Black Ferns Sevens as Hong Kong 50-year anniversary is celebrated in style as huge crowds flock to Kai Tak Sports Park.
Hong Kong set to host WXV Global Series Challenger in 2026
WXV

Hong Kong set to host WXV Global Series Challenger in 2026

Building on the momentum of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, World Rugby has announced that Hong Kong will host the WXV Global Series Challenger central competition, the second division of the WXV Global Series competition from 13 - 26 September 2026.
HSBC SVNS: Argentina on course to defend their Hong Kong crown after making semi-finals with Spain, South Africa and New Zealand
HSBC SVNS

HSBC SVNS: Argentina on course to defend their Hong Kong crown after making semi-finals with Spain, South Africa and New Zealand

Argentina have the chance to defend their Hong Kong title after reaching the semi-finals along with Spain, South Africa and New Zealand on a thrilling day two of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens
HSBC SVNS: Maddison Levi makes history as Australia, New Zealand, Canada and France seal semi-final spots
HSBC SVNS

HSBC SVNS: Maddison Levi makes history as Australia, New Zealand, Canada and France seal semi-final spots

Australia and New Zealand show their class as Canada and France hold their nerve in the women's quarter-finals at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at a raucous Kai Tak Stadium
HSBC SVNS: Jorja Miller on fire as Black Ferns Sevens show their title pedigree
HSBC SVNS

HSBC SVNS: Jorja Miller on fire as Black Ferns Sevens show their title pedigree

Champions New Zealand on course for quarter-finals after making 100% start with Canada, Australia, USA and France
HSBC SVNS: Australia and New Zealand set for crunch showdown to decide top spot
HSBC SVNS

HSBC SVNS: Australia and New Zealand set for crunch showdown to decide top spot

Argentina, Fiji, France, New Zealand and Australia all claimed two wins apiece on day one of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong SVNS at Kai Tak Sports Park
Fiji youngsters ready to join nation’s Hong Kong legends
HSBC SVNS

Fiji youngsters ready to join nation’s Hong Kong legends

Head coach Osea Kolinisau is confident his charges can match his exploits as a player as the team prepare for action in the sevens mecca, writes Luke Norman
Disciplinary update: Tanya Kalounivale (New Zealand)
Disciplinary

Disciplinary update: Tanya Kalounivale (New Zealand)

New Zealand’s Tanya Kalounivale is free to play with immediate effect after an independent Disciplinary Committee determined that a red card was not warranted.
Hong Kong celebrates 50 years of sevens magic with high-stakes HSBC SVNS World Championship opener
SVNS

Hong Kong celebrates 50 years of sevens magic with high-stakes HSBC SVNS World Championship opener

Twenty-four teams descend on the iconic Kai Tak Stadium as the race for World Championship glory begins in Hong Kong across 17-19 April.
Independent disciplinary update: Tanya Kalounivale (New Zealand)
Disciplinary

Independent disciplinary update: Tanya Kalounivale (New Zealand)

New Zealand's Tanya Kalounivale will face a full disciplinary hearing on Tuesday, 14 April, following the red card issued for a Law 9.20(b) offence (contact above the shoulders in a ruck) during the Pacific Four Series match between USA and New Zealand in Sacramento on Saturday.
Watch the Pacific Four Series LIVE on RugbyPass TV TODAY
Media release

Watch the Pacific Four Series LIVE on RugbyPass TV TODAY

Fans can watch the Pacific Four Series LIVE and on-demand for FREE on RugbyPass TV (available for fans outside of the competing countries).
Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2026 match officials update
Match officials

Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2026 match officials update

World Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2026.
World Rugby confirms Women in Rugby Careers Programme cohort for 2026
Women in Rugby

World Rugby confirms Women in Rugby Careers Programme cohort for 2026

Following an overwhelming global response that saw more than 1,300 applications from 114 countries, World Rugby has confirmed the 250 participants selected for this year’s Women in Rugby Careers Programme.
World Rugby Nations Cup heads to the Americas in July for inaugural 2026 edition
Nations Cup

World Rugby Nations Cup heads to the Americas in July for inaugural 2026 edition

World Rugby has unveiled the match schedule for the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup, set to take place throughout July and November 2026, with the tournament first-ever fixture taking place in Montevideo on 4 July as Uruguay host Georgia.
World Rugby opens 2026 player welfare research funding applications
Player Welfare

World Rugby opens 2026 player welfare research funding applications

World Rugby has launched the 2026 player welfare research grant funding application round. The international federation funds rugby specific research to ensure that the game remains at the forefront of player welfare, advancing knowledge for the benefit of the whole of the game.
Brilliant Brazil upset Sao Paulo odds to live HSBC SVNS World Championship dream
HSBC SVNS

Brilliant Brazil upset Sao Paulo odds to live HSBC SVNS World Championship dream

It took until the 90th and final match of the three-tournament HSBC SVNS 2 Series to decide the final team in the three-tournament HSBC SVNS World Championship Series.
Meiji signs on as Official Supplier of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
RWC 2027

Meiji signs on as Official Supplier of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

World Rugby has today announced Meiji Co., Ltd as the Official Milk and Yoghurt Supplier of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, set to enhance taste buds and encourage healthier choices across the tournament.
High-stakes finale awaits as HSBC SVNS 2 heads to Sao Paulo
HSBC SVNS

High-stakes finale awaits as HSBC SVNS 2 heads to Sao Paulo

The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the inaugural HSBC SVNS 2 Series as the final leg arrives in Sao Paulo this weekend, with the race for World Championship qualification reaching its climax.
Argentina go back to back as perfect USA take gold in Montevideo
HSBC SVNS

Argentina go back to back as perfect USA take gold in Montevideo

Argentina, South Africa, Spain, Germany and USA qualify for the season-ending HSBC SVNS World Championship Series with one round of HSBC SVNS 2 still to play.
USA and Germany put on a show in rain-soaked Montevideo
HSBC SVNS

USA and Germany put on a show in rain-soaked Montevideo

Scintillating sevens rugby competed with heavy downpours on the opening day of the second round of the HSBC SVNS 2 Series
Crucial rugby weekend in store as HSBC SVNS 2 touches down in Montevideo
HSBC SVNS

Crucial rugby weekend in store as HSBC SVNS 2 touches down in Montevideo

Twelve teams head to Estadio Charrua with qualification for the season-ending three-tournament HSBC SVNS World Championship on the line.
Blitzboks and Black Ferns claim stunning final wins and series victories at HSBC SVNS New York
HSBC SVNS

Blitzboks and Black Ferns claim stunning final wins and series victories at HSBC SVNS New York

South Africa men’s team beat Fiji to seal the gold medal in New York and clinch the overall HSBC SVNS Series title, while New Zealand’s all-conquering women clinched another title with a hugely dramatic final win over Australia.
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