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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 3 matches, reduced to 2 on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, and George Timmins (England) has been suspended for 5 matches after a Foul Play Review Committee considered their respective citing and red card issued during the Under 20s 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.
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Media release RugbyPass TV celebrates huge month of live rugby content – free to watch worldwide
RugbyPass TV is the home for a huge month of live coverage in June with fans able to enjoy a bumper schedule of the best of rugby from around the globe, free to access.
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RWC 2025 O2 announced as an Official Partner for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
World Rugby has joined forces with O2 as an Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and presenting partner of the opening show in Sunderland.
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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.
