Twenty-four teams head to north-west Spain with World Championship glory and a place among next season’s HSBC SVNS elite on the line. ...
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Emirates Match Official panel confirmed for World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026
With a month to go until the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 kicks off, the Emirates Match Officials panel and appointments for the pool stage have been confirmed. ...
World Rugby launches bold new six-year strategy to shape the future of the game
World Rugby’s 2026–31 Strategic Plan sets out a shared vision for the future of the game – Powering Rugby. Uniting the Game. Enriching Lives. https://youtu.be/FW2Gk5FG4TA The strategy reframes how World Rugby will drive the sport forward on and off the field via a clear purpose: ...
Ticket applications open as 500-day countdown begins to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
With 500 days to go until Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 kicks off in Australia, the ticket Application Phase opens today, following extraordinary Presale demand that saw more than 750,000 tickets purchased by fans coming from 135 countries. ...
Growth Conference Returning to Fukuoka, Japan
Growth Conference Returning to Fukuoka, Japan World Rugby Growth Conference 2026 in Conjunction with Asia Rugby Asia Rugby is pleased to announce that the World Rugby Growth Conference 2026 in conjunction with Asia Rugby will be held in Fukuoka, Japan, on 28–29 September 2026, bringing ...
Asia Rugby Announces Emirates Match Officials Panels for 2026
Asia Rugby is proud to officially unveil the Emirates Match Officials Panels for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to excellence, integrity, and the continued advancement of officiating across the continent. The 2026 panels showcase the depth of talent within Asia, underpinned by a clearly defined ...
Hong Kong set to host WXV Global Series Challenger in 2026
Building on the momentum of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, World Rugby has announced that Hong Kong will host the WXV Global Series Challenger central competition, the second division of the WXV Global Series competition from 13 - 26 September 2026. ...
Asia Rugby Appoints A ONE as Official Apparel Partner
Asia Rugby is pleased to announce AONE Sportswear International Limited as its Official Apparel Partner and Match Officials Kit Supplier, marking a significant step forward in enhancing the professionalism, performance, and global identity of match officials across Asia. Under the agreement, AONE ...
Asia Rugby Statement: Confirmation of Executive Committee Status
Asia Rugby Statement: Confirmation of Executive Committee Status Asia Rugby reconfirms that Mr Kensuke Iwabuchi continues to serve as a member of the Asia Rugby Executive Committee and Vice President. While this was previously confirmed in writing, this statement is issued to provide further ...
Historic weekend reaches glorious crescendo for the Blitzboks and Black Ferns Sevens
Glory for Blitzboks and Black Ferns Sevens as Hong Kong 50-year anniversary is celebrated in style as huge crowds flock to Kai Tak Sports Park. ...