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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.
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RWC 2027 qualification "We are very close to achieving something special": Hong Kong China's Jack Combes
The winner of Saturday's Asia Rugby Emirates Men's Championship 2025 title decider between Hong Kong China and Korea will automatically qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.
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RWC 2025 World Rugby releases Impact Beyond 2025 progress report ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
With 50 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off in England, momentum continues to build as World Rugby releases its mid-year Impact Beyond 2025 progress report.
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Match officials Men's July internationals match officials update
World Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for the Maori All Blacks v Scotland and Fiji v Scotland fixtures.
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RWC 2025 Emirates signs on as Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
World Rugby and Emirates have announced a new partnership which will see the airline become an Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, deepening the airline’s commitment to growing the game of rugby.
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Player Welfare World Rugby evolves Six-Point Plan on Player Welfare
World Rugby is today announcing the next evolution of the international federation’s Six-Point Plan on player welfare. The original Plan which came into effect in 2021, has been the driving force behind a host of player welfare improvements which have led global sport. The new evolution of the Six-Point Plan will ensure that rugby never stands still in this vital area.
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Discipline Independent disciplinary process update: Randall Baker (New Zealand) and George Timmins (England)
Randall Baker (New Zealand) has been suspended for three matches, reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and George Timmins (England) has been suspended for five matches after a Foul Play Review Committee considered their respective citing and red card issued during the World Rugby U20 Championship on 29 June, 2025.
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Discipline Independent disciplinary process update: George Timmins (England) and Randall Baker (New Zealand)
World Rugby can confirm that George Timmins (England) and Randall Baker (New Zealand) will have their cases heard by an Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) on Monday, 30 June, 2025.
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U20 Championship Tries aplenty on day one of World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy
Defending champions England, South Africa, France, Argentina, Ireland and New Zealand all made winning starts to the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 in Italy on Sunday.
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U20 Championship “Massive sense of excitement” as teams prepare for day one of World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 in Italy
Excitement was the word on the lips of all 12 captains ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship kicking off in Italy on Sunday, 29 June with England the defending champions.
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Player Welfare How hot is too hot to play? World Rugby’s updated heat guidelines explained
In 2025, World Rugby updated its heat and air quality guidelines, setting out all the measures to be taken to support players taking part in World Rugby competitions in hot conditions. The guidelines update the process for, and at what point water breaks are introduced, measures such as extending the half-time break or if a game needs to be postponed or suspended.
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Media release World Rugby partners with Samsung TV Plus to accelerate US and UK expansion with RugbyPass TV FAST channel
World Rugby and Samsung have partnered to launch the RugbyPass TV FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus, a major milestone in growing rugby’s audience share in key markets, including the U.S and UK.
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Disciplinary Independent disciplinary process update: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (England) and Cameron Woki (France)
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (England) has been suspended for two matches and Cameron Woki (France) has faced a disciplinary committee on Tuesday 24 June, after a Foul Play Review Committee considered their respective red cards issued during England XV v France XV on 21 June.
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Independent disciplinary process update Independent disciplinary process update: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (England) and Cameron Woki (France)
World Rugby can confirm that Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (England) and Cameron Woki (France) will have their red card cases heard by an Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) on Sunday, 22 June, 2025.
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The latest instalment of the World Rugby U20 Championship kicks off on 29 June World Rugby U20 Championship 2025: All you need to know
All you need to know ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025, including teams, format, dates and kick-off times.
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Discipline How rugby’s new faster and simpler disciplinary trial works
The upcoming international window and the men’s British and Irish Lions tour of Australia will see a new, faster and simpler disciplinary process being trialled. The trial will first apply to the England XV v France XV match on Saturday, 21 June, and then to all World Rugby competitions and international tests where World Rugby is responsible for managing the disciplinary process, from Friday, 27 June.
