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Discipline Independent disciplinary process update: Ollie Streeter (England)
Ollie Streeter (England) 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 during the World Rugby U20 Championship on 14 July, 2025.
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Discipline Independent disciplinary update: Jasper Wiese (South Africa)
South Africa's Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches for a red card offence contrary to Law 9.12 (striking with the head). The red card was issued in South Africa's match against Italy on 12 July, 2025.
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RWC 2025 Pop sensation Anne-Marie to perform at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Opening Show presented by O2
World Rugby and O2 today announce that global pop superstar, Anne-Marie, will play the Opening Show presented by O2 during the first match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on Friday 22 August, where England will take on USA.
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U20 Championship New Zealand to face South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final
New Zealand and South Africa will meet in a World Rugby U20 Championship final for the first time since 2012 after ending the title hopes of France and Argentina respectively in Italy on Monday.
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RWC 2025 One Stop announced as Official Convenience Store of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
World Rugby has announced One Stop, one of the UK’s largest convenience retailers, as an Official Supplier for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, ahead of what promises to be the biggest celebration of women’s rugby in history.
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Disciplinary Independent disciplinary process update: Darcy Graham (Scotland), Ionut Alexandru Harasim (Romania) and Jasper Wiese (South Africa)
Darcy Graham (Scotland) has received a warning and Ionut Alexandru Harasim (Romania) has been suspended for three matches, reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme after a Foul Play Review Committee considered their respective red card and citing issued during the July international matches between Fiji and Scotland, and Uruguay and Romania on 12 July, 2025. Jasper Wiese (South Africa) has had his case for a red card received during the match between South Africa and Italy, referred to a Disciplinary Committee for a full hearing.
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Match officials Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments set for The Rugby Championship 2025
The Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been confirmed for The Rugby Championship 2025, which takes place between 16 August and 4 October.
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Disciplinary Independent disciplinary process: Darcy Graham (Scotland), Jasper Wiese (South Africa) and Alexandru Harasim (Romania)
World Rugby can confirm that Darcy Graham (Scotland), Jasper Wiese (South Africa) and Alexandru Harasim (Romania) will have their cases heard by an Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) on Sunday, 13 July, 2025.
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Discipline Independent disciplinary process update: Billy Bohan (Ireland) and Andro Dvali (Georgia)
Billy Bohan (Ireland) has been suspended for three matches, reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and Andro Dvali (Georgia) has also been suspended for three matches reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme after a Foul Play Review Committee considered their red cards issued during the World Rugby U20 Championship on 9 July, 2025.
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Discipline Independent disciplinary process: Billy Bohan (Ireland) and Andro Dvali (Georgia)
World Rugby can confirm that Billy Bohan (Ireland) and Andro Dvali (Georgia) will have their cases heard by an Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) on Thursday, 10 July, 2025.
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U20 Championship Semi-finals set for World Rugby U20 Championship 2025
Pool winners South Africa, France and New Zealand are joined in the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 by Argentina as the best second-placed team.
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U20 Championship Stars of the future show support for U20 Championship Keep Rugby Clean Day
All 276 players taking part in the final round of pool matches in Calvisano and Verona will don distinctive shirts in a collective stance against doping.
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RWC 2025 Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee opening match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and USA in Sunderland on 22 August.
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Discipline Independent disciplinary process: Stefan Buruiana (Romania) and Cristobal Game (Chile)
Stefan Buruiana (Romania) has been suspended for three matches, reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and Cristobal Game (Chile) has been suspended for eight matches, reduced to seven on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme after a Foul Play Review Committee considered their respective red card and citing issued during the 2025 July internationals.
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RWC 2027 Uganda the setting for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 African qualifiers
Eight teams will be vying to win the region's ticket to Australia as champions of the Rugby Africa Men's Cup 2025, with games taking place across three days in Kampala from 8-19 July.
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Rugby World Cup 2027 Hong Kong China qualify for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 following victory in Asia Rugby Championship
Hong Kong China have secured qualification for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia after defeating Korea 70-22 in the final round of the Asia Rugby Championship 2025. This result marks the nation’s first-ever qualification for rugby’s showcase tournament.
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Discipline Independent disciplinary process update: Louie Trevett (Wales)
Louie Trevett (Wales) has been suspended for three matches after a Foul Play Review Committee considered his red card issued during the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy on 4 July, 2025.
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Discipline Independent disciplinary process: Louie Trevett (Wales)
World Rugby can confirm that Louie Trevett (Wales) will have his case heard by an Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) on Saturday, 5 July 2025.
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RWC 2027 qualification Captain Joshua Hrstich "overwhelmed" by Hong Kong China's RWC 2027 qualification
A 70-22 victory over Korea completed a clean sweep of victories in the Asia Rugby Emirates Men's Championship 2025 and confirmed Hong Kong China's place at RWC 2027 in Australia.
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U20 Championship South Africa claim semi-final spot as four teams remain unbeaten at World Rugby U20 Championship 2025
The Junior Springboks’ victory over defending champions England on day two of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 in Italy means they are guaranteed top spot in Pool A, while Argentina, France and New Zealand are also still unbeaten.
