World Rugby and Emirates have announced a landmark multi tournament partnership, the biggest, longest and most wide ranging in the governing body’s history, strengthening a long-standing and globally recognisable relationship that will run across rugby’s premier events through to at least 2035. ...
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World Rugby expands trials of a new ball for women’s rugby to HSBC SVNS
World Rugby is expanding trials of a new ball for women’s rugby to this years’ HSBC SVNS Series. The new bespoke size 4.5 ball has been developed in partnership with Gilbert to be the same weight as a size 5 whilst maintaining the advanced aerodynamic and technological features. ...
New World Rugby film “Where We Belong” showcases the inclusive spirit of the sport
World Rugby has unveiled an inspiring new short film, Where We Belong, shining a light on the unique sense of belonging that rugby fosters in communities around the globe. The film captures the game’s truly inclusive nature and the diversity that makes it so special, reminding audiences that rugby ...
World Rugby launches ‘ A Blueprint for Growth – Women’s Rugby’ – the most comprehensive fan, data and commercial analysis ever undertaken in the women’s game
World Rugby has unveiled the most comprehensive study to date on the rise, relevance, and reach of women’s rugby, offering a strategic roadmap to help the game unlock the full commercial potential of women’s rugby globally. ...
Emirates signs on as Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
World Rugby and Emirates have announced a new partnership which will see the airline become an Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, deepening the airline’s commitment to growing the game of rugby. ...
World Rugby evolves Six-Point Plan on Player Welfare
World Rugby is today announcing the next evolution of the international federation’s Six-Point Plan on player welfare. The original Plan which came into effect in 2021, has been the driving force behind a host of player welfare improvements which have led global sport. The new evolution of the ...
World Rugby announces landmark rights agreement with CBS Sports, making Paramount+ the home of World Rugby in the US through to 2029
World Rugby has announced an exclusive, multi-year, multi-platform rights agreement with CBS Sports for Paramount+ to become the U.S. home for all men’s and women’s World Rugby events through 2029, including the next three Rugby World Cups and all USA national team matches. ...
World Rugby Women’s Rankings preview: 23-25 May, 2025
World Rugby has published the permutations for the women's rankings this week in its preview. ...
World Rugby moves forward on its environment, social and governance agendas with publication of its first sustainability report
World Rugby has released its first Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives as the international federation continues to drive positive change across the sport. ...
Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024
World Rugby has today revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2024, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November. ...