The Emirates Match Official appointments have been made for the World Rugby Nations Cup 2026 matches in November as well as five representative games in October and November. ...
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HSBC SVNS 2 dates and destinations confirmed for 2027
Nairobi, Montevideo and São Paulo will once again host HSBC SVNS 2 in 2027, with dates confirmed for the three-event series. ...
World Rugby clarifies law on dangerous tackles
The World Rugby Executive Board has approved a law amendment and a law application guideline confirming that two relatively rare, but dangerous tackle techniques, will now be subject to sanction. ...
Asia Rugby Emirates Match Officials Announced for Asian Games Rugby Sevens 2026
Asia Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Officials appointed for the rugby sevens competition at the Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. The tournament will take place in Nagoya, Japan, from 1 to 3 October, bringing together the region’s leading men’s and women’s teams. ...
World Rugby Growth Conference 2026 to Bring Asian Rugby Leaders Together in Fukuoka
FUKUOKA, JAPAN — 28–29 September 2026: Rugby leaders and development professionals from across Asia will gather in Fukuoka for the World Rugby Growth Conference 2026, organised in conjunction with Asia Rugby and supported by the Japan Rugby Football Union (JRFU). ...
WXV Global Series: England back to winning ways thanks to late Zoe Harrison show
After South Africa won a thrilling encounter against Italy in Pordenone, England and New Zealand put on a blockbusting show at Allianz Stadium, the USA win a tight encounter in Wales, and an improved France hold Canada at bay in La Rochelle. ...
WXV Global Series Challenger: Fiji win thriller to claim title
Fiji and the Netherlands went toe-to-toe for 80 minutes in a thrilling WXV Global Series Challenger decider in Hong Kong, before Samoa ended their challenge on a positive note with a win over Hong Kong China. ...
Japan Fall to Italy Despite Early Lead in WXV Global Series
England and Canada fought to a relentless draw, while France overcame early indiscipline to top Australia in a dramatic encounter. Meanwhile, New Zealand held off a determined Scotland, and the USA pulled off a stunning comeback win in Dublin. Wales and Italy also kicked off their campaigns in style ...
Hong Kong China Show Fighting Spirit Against Fiji in WXV Global Series Challenger
As Yaras' comeback fell just short in the final match of the day, after Fiji ran in eight tries against a determined Hong Kong China and Spain bounced back from last week's defeat on the second weekend of the WXV Global Series Challenger presented by Mitsubishi Electric. ...
Japan crowned Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 champions after tight win over Fiji
Japan edged a classic final against defending champions Fiji to win the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 title, while Canada beat old adversaries USA to clinch third place. ...