Asia Rugby has announced the appointment of match officials for the upcoming Asia Rugby Women’s Championship. The tournament, featuring Japan, Hong Kong China, and Kazakhstan, will kick off in Almaty on May 23rd, with the final will be played on May 28th. The matches will take place at the Almaty ...
Sri Lanka Rugby suspended as a member of World Rugby
In response to concerns about the governance of Sri Lanka Rugby and a breach of the World Rugby Bye-Laws relating to political interference, the World Rugby Council has suspended Sri Lanka Rugby from World Rugby membership with immediate effect. The World Rugby Council and Asia Rugby agreed that ...
Asia Rugby Women’s Championship kicks off in Almaty on May 23rd
The 12th edition of the Asia Rugby Women’s Championship will kick off in Almaty on May 23rd, with Japan, Hong Kong China, and Kazakhstan competing for the title of Champions of Asia. The tournament will take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan from May 23rd to May 28th. The winner and runner-up will earn ...
Qatar and Nepal join World Rugby full membership
Through recent years including the period of COVID-19 both Qatar Rugby and Nepal Rugby have demonstrated a solid commitment to host continental tournaments on their home Soil. Qatar Rugby Federation and Nepal Rugby Association were granted full membership status by the World Rugby during its ...
Nepal, Qatar and Turkey become full members of World Rugby
The ascension of the three national unions from associate members was confirmed at the Annual Meeting of Council on Thursday. Nepal, Qatar and Turkey have been approved as full members at the Annual Meeting of World Rugby Council, which was held virtually on 11 May. Each of the three national ...
All to play for at HSBC France Sevens
The 16 men’s and 12 women’s team captains gathered on Wednesday at Port de la Daurade on the bank of the Garonne river ahead of what promises to be a nail-biting weekend of rugby sevens at the Stade Ernest-Wallon in Toulouse. ...
World Rugby confirms lower tackle height law trials for community rugby
World Rugby Council has today unanimously approved a recommendation that unions participate in trials of a lower tackle height in community rugby. ...
Beaumont inspired by rugby’s innovative beginnings to shape bright future as the sport celebrates 200 years
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has urged the sport to harness the pioneering spirit of William Webb Ellis to shape a bright future for the sport where innovation, relevance and accessibility are the cornerstones of growth. ...
WXV launches with hosts, dates and a vibrant brand unveiled
World Rugby has announced the first locations, dates and a vibrant brand for WXV, the new international competition aimed at increasing the competitiveness, reach and impact of elite women’s rugby. Women at the forefront of World Rugby’s strategy to grow the game as a whole WXV set to help ...
Asia Rugby Division II Championship 2023
In a nail-biting encounter between the national XVs teams of India and Kazakhstan that swung one way then the other in terms of possession, territory and dominance right through to the final whistle, and showcased well-drilled set piece work by forwards, sound phased play, determined defence, ...