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Media release Wiz-Team goes behind the scenes with World Rugby
As the future provider of World Rugby’s Official Tournament System, Wiz-Team was in Los Angeles earlier this month to attend the HSBC SVNS Series finale to observe first-hand the complex operations behind the major event.
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Media release RugbyPass TV to live broadcast England men's matches with France XV and USA
England Rugby and World Rugby have announced RugbyPass TV as the exclusive broadcast destination for supporters to watch live coverage of England XV v France XV at Allianz Stadium next Saturday, as well as the England senior men’s test match against the USA in Washington DC this July. The matches will be free to view on the RugbyPass TV website and the RugbyPass App.
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RWC 2025 Sarah Hunter returns to her first club to inspire the next generation of female coaches
As excitement continues to build ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, ChildFund Rugby staged a UK ‘Grassroots to Global’ forum bringing together female leaders from the local rugby community.
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Media release World Rugby and the British and Irish Lions join forces in strategic collaboration to deliver ultimate digital experience via the RugbyPass App
World Rugby and the British and Irish Lions have today announced a groundbreaking strategic collaboration that will see the RugbyPass App become the designated hub of The Qatar Airways British and Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025.
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Match officials Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 warm-up matches
World Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Official appointments for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 warm-up matches in July and August.
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Match officials July men’s international window updated Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments
World Rugby has confirmed changes to the Emirates Match Official appointments for four matches in the July men's international window.
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RWC 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and Allwyn launch Volunteer Programme with two-thirds female participation
To mark Volunteers’ Week in England, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, have announced their official volunteer programme for the tournament. A team of 1,500 volunteers will help power the biggest-ever global celebration of women’s rugby.
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U20 Championship Match official panel announced as anticipation builds for World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 in Italy
With just one month to go until the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 kicks off in Italy, excitement is mounting and World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official panel for the prestigious tournament.
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Media release World Rugby announces landmark rights agreement with CBS Sports, making Paramount+ the home of World Rugby in the US through to 2029
World Rugby has announced an exclusive, multi-year, multi-platform rights agreement with CBS Sports for Paramount+ to become the U.S. home for all men’s and women’s World Rugby events through 2029, including the next three Rugby World Cups and all USA national team matches.
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RWC 2027 qualifiers Dubai to host final qualifier for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in November
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) has been selected to host the Final Qualification Tournament for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, with the decisive event scheduled to take place from 8–18 November, 2025 at The Sevens Stadium. This final chapter in the qualification journey will determine the 24th and last team to earn their place at the sport’s pinnacle men’s tournament in Australia (1 October-13 November, 2027).
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World Rugby World Rugby Council moves 20-minute red card to global law trial
The World Rugby Council has today approved the global trial of the 20-minute red card in elite competitions. This decision follows an extensive review of successful closed trials conducted in international and elite club rugby over the past year.
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Impact Beyond 2025 Players, officials and medics encouraged to sign up to World Rugby Impact Beyond 2025 menstrual health webinar
World Rugby has announced the latest in its series of women’s health webinars designed to support players, officials and medical professionals at all levels of the game. The menstrual health webinar will take place on Monday, 9 June at 08:00 GMT.
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Disciplinary Disciplinary update: Alev Kelter (USA)
USA’s Alev Kelter has been suspended for three matches following an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing on 20 May.
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RWC 2025 World Rugby announces Emirates Match Official panel selected for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England
With less than 100 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off in Sunderland on 22 August, the panel of 22 Emirates World Rugby Match Officials have been selected for the showpiece tournament.
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RWC 2025 England awaits era-defining tournament as new Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy unveiled and further tickets released
With just 100 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off in Sunderland, World Rugby has today unveiled a bold new trophy – a symbol of the game’s unstoppable global rise – and announced the release of additional tickets for what promises to be a generational moment for the sport.
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RWC 2025 HSBC named Official Retail Bank of Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
HSBC will be the Official Retail Bank of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, set to take place in England from 22 August-27 September across eight iconic venues.
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Media release Nine Entertainment selected to broadcast all major World Rugby tournaments including Rugby World Cups through to 2029
World Rugby is partnering with Nine Entertainment to build the ultimate rugby union destination for fans in Australia, showcasing the sport like never before.
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PNC Pacific Nations Cup 2025 set to deliver high-stakes action with direct qualification path to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
World Rugby has officially announced the full schedule for the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 (22 August - 20 September), the second edition of the revitalised and expanded competition that is fast becoming a pillar of the international rugby calendar.
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RWC 2025 Perform Better confirmed as Official Supplier of Strength and Conditioning Equipment for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
Perform Better, a leading supplier of strength and conditioning equipment, has been appointed as an Official Supplier for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
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Rugby Sevens New Zealand and South Africa crowned HSBC SVNS 2025 Champions in LA
New Zealand women and South Africa men were crowned HSBC SVNS 2025 champions after securing stirring victories at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles
