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Junior World Championship matchday five preview

France and South Africa take centre stage when they meet in the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 final on Saturday, but all 16 teams are in action across two days in Georgia as the final placings in the tournament are decided. ...

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 ...

France to face South Africa in Junior World Championship final

Adrien Drault's late try secured France's place in the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 final, where they will face defending champions South Africa who overcame England in the second semi-final. ...

World Rugby and unions set new global standard in protecting players and match officials from online abuse at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

World Rugby demonstrates leadership in athlete welfare, digital safety and societal change through expanded protection programme, real-world action and data-led insights to support players and match officials from the rising issue of social media abuse. ...