World Rugby Council has approved adoption into full law a lower tackle height in community rugby, following positive trials over the last two years. The law – allowing Unions to choose either waist or base of the sternum - will come into effect from 1 July 2026 for seasons that start after that ...
World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026: All you need to know
All you need to know ahead of the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 in Georgia, including teams, format, dates and kick-off times. ...
Iraq Rugby Reaches Historic Milestone with World Rugby Associate Membership and Asia Rugby Full Membership
Asia Rugby warmly congratulates the Iraq Rugby Federation on its admission as an Associate Member of World Rugby and its elevation to Full Member status within Asia Rugby following the approval of Iraq's application by the World Rugby Council at its meeting in Dublin on 17 June 2026. In accordance ...
Asia Rugby Represented at World Rugby Regional Development Manager Workshop in Dublin
Regional Development Managers from across the global rugby family gathered in Dublin, Ireland, for the World Rugby Regional Development Manager Workshop, alongside members of the World Rugby Participation Team and Regional Partnership Managers (RPMs). Representing Asia, Mahfizul Islam, Asia ...
Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2026 Final Match Cancelled Due to Travel Visa Issues
Asia Rugby regrets to announce that the final scheduled fixture of the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2026 between Korea and Sri Lanka, due to be played at Namdong Asiad Rugby Stadium in Incheon on Saturday, 13 June 2026, has been cancelled. The decision follows confirmation that the Sri ...
World Rugby Women’s Health Webinar Series returns with session on supporting girls into rugby
World Rugby’s webinar series on women’s health in rugby returns this month with a session on developing young players. The first session takes place at 11:00 GMT on Tuesday, 23 June. The webinar is aimed at coaches, parents of young girls and anyone else supporting players who may be just starting ...
Japan Rugby League One wrap-up: International stars shine ahead of Rugby World Cup 2027
The fifth season of NTT Japan Rugby League One came to a close on 7 June as Kobe Steelers defeated Spears Tokyo-Bay 22-13 to claim their first League One title. ...
Stars of HSBC SVNS 2026 celebrated in Bordeaux
The leading lights of international rugby sevens were honoured at the end of the thrilling finale to the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series in Bordeaux. ...
Vintage year for Australia and South Africa ends in style in Bordeaux
Australia claimed victory in Bordeaux to crown a vintage World Championship-winning year, as France's men's side claimed a home tournament crown and South Africa's Blitzboks lifted the overall title. ...
Hong Kong China Secure Seventh Consecutive Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2026
Hong Kong China 45-9 Korea Asia Rugby Emirates Men's Championship 2026 – AREMC Game 2 Hong Kong Football Club, Hong Kong SAR Hong Kong China secured their seventh consecutive Asia Rugby Emirates Championship title with an impressive 45-9 victory over Korea in Game 2 of the Asia Rugby Emirates ...