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RWC 2023France making strong hosting progress in important Rugby World Cup 2023 preparation year Preparations for France’s hosting of Rugby World Cup 2023 continue to gather pace with World Rugby delighted with strong progress following the first official coordination meetings of the year in Paris.
Regional focus: EuropeBig incentive for Belgium in Rugby Europe Championship With the Six Nations and Americas Rugby Championship taking a break, our regular weekly World Rugby Rankings preview focuses on the second round of the Rugby Europe Championship.
RWC 2019Suntory Holdings appointed official soft drinks supplier of RWC 2019 World Rugby has announced the appointment of Suntory Holdings Limited as the official soft drinks supplier for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.
Women in rugbyFaaee blazing a trail for female coaches Former US Women's Eagles captain Tiffany Faaee is embarking on a trailblazing coaching career in Major League Rugby.
HSBC Kitakyushu SevensPools and schedule announced for HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens 2019 The pools and match schedule have been announced for the HSBC Kitakyushu Sevens on 20-21 April, the fourth round of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series 2019.
World RankingsBrazil home in on record ranking Brazil close in on their best-ever position in the World Rugby Rankings after a superb comeback win against Canada in the Americas Rugby Championship, while Georgia, Spain and Belgium are all on the up, too.
Women's World RankingsRed Roses stand tall after toppling France In round two of the Women’s Six Nations, England enact revenge on last year’s Grand Slam champions France to sit atop the embryonic table, while Ireland beat Scotland and Italy versus Wales ends all-square.
U20 Six NationsIreland revival continues Ireland remain on course for a first U20 Six Nations Grand Slam for 12 years after following up their opening round success against England with a 24-5 win away to Scotland.
Americas Rugby ChampionshipSouth American clean sweep in ARC It was a weekend to savour for the Sudamérica Rugby region in the Americas Rugby Championship with Argentina XV ending 14-man USA's 11-game unbeaten run in the competition, Brazil shocking Canada and Uruguay coming out on top in their 'derby' against Chile.
World RankingsComeback kings Wales have record in their sights On a busy weekend of international rugby, the Six Nations and the Americas Rugby Championship both enter the second-round stage, while the Rugby Europe Championship gets underway with Romania versus Georgia taking top billing.