Asia Rugby and the Chinese Rugby Football Association (CRFA) formalised a major regional partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Emirates Dubai 7s. The agreement outlines China’s hosting rights for several major Asia Rugby competitions from in 2026 and 2027 and ...
World Rugby and Emirates announce record-breaking partnership extension
World Rugby and Emirates have announced a landmark multi tournament partnership, the biggest, longest and most wide ranging in the governing body’s history, strengthening a long-standing and globally recognisable relationship that will run across rugby’s premier events through to at least 2035. ...
HSBC SVNS launches in Dubai with destinations for all three levels locked in, stars confirmed and a new format to excite fans
Global energy, superstar talent and a new competition format headline a bold new era for HSBC SVNS, as World Rugby unveils the host cities for the newly expanded second and third divisions. ...
World Rugby expands trials of a new ball for women’s rugby to HSBC SVNS
World Rugby is expanding trials of a new ball for women’s rugby to this years’ HSBC SVNS Series. The new bespoke size 4.5 ball has been developed in partnership with Gilbert to be the same weight as a size 5 whilst maintaining the advanced aerodynamic and technological features. ...
Presale dates announced as Jonny Wilkinson and George Gregan reunite for RWC 2027
Anticipation for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia reaches new heights today with the announcement of the official ticket presale dates, alongside the launch of a new global campaign teaser featuring two icons of the game, Australia’s George Gregan and England’s Jonny Wilkinson, set to excite ...
Asia Rugby Advances Rugby Development in Tajikistan Through High-Level Meeting
Asia Rugby has taken another positive step towards strengthening the sport in Central Asia following a productive meeting in Dushanbe with senior Tajikistan sports leaders. Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai, accompanied by Nurlan Balbarakov, Regional Advisor to the President for Central Asia, ...
Asia Rugby thanks CEO Benjamin van Rooyen as he steps down after more than 10 years of service
Benjamin van Rooyen joined in 2016 on secondment from UAE Rugby and has played a key role in major development and governance achievements across the region. Ben shared: “My 10-year journey with Asia Rugby has been exceptional. The organisation is in a good place, and especially over the last six ...
World Rugby Awards 2025: Malcolm Marx, Fabian Holland and Santiago Pedrero headline men’s category winners
Rugby’s brightest stars were celebrated today during an exciting day of international test rugby, with South Africa’s Malcolm Marx, New Zealand’s Fabian Holland and Chile’s Santiago Pedrero taking home top honours in the men’s categories. ...
Official Travel Agents appointed for Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 (RWC 2027) and Sports Travel & Hospitality (STH), a Sodexo Live! Company trading as Rugby World Cup Experiences (RWCE) have announced the list of Official Travel Agents (OTAs) exclusively authorised to sell ticket-inclusive travel packages for RWC 2027 taking place in ...
HSBC SVNS Series to debut in New York
World Rugby and USA Rugby, in partnership with TEG Rugby Live, have announced New York as the host of the HSBC SVNS series leg in the United States. From 14-15 March, 2026, the world’s premier sevens competition will take centre stage at Sports Illustrated Stadium. ...