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World Rugby: Players will be able to change nationalities from 2022

World Rugby has agreed to a change that will change the game for the years ahead. Starting from January, the players of international teams...

Heaselgrave appointed World Rugby Chief Revenue and Fan Engagement Officer

Heaselgrave has most recently been advising rights holders, brands and agencies as founder and Chief Executive of Fourth Consulting CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 3,...

World Rugby partnering with unions and regions to grow the sport

Plan is focused on empowering the 128 member unions and six regions by increasing their capacity and capability CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 1, 2021/...

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont to chair the jury of the Rugby Africa Media and Photography Awards

Out of 105 countries playing competitive rugby in the world, one-third are African nations CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 29, 2021/ -- The inaugural Rugby...

Rugby’s global expansion increases in Africa

World Rugby’s reach across Africa grew further as Algeria and Burundi became full members of the international federation CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 12, 2021/...

World Rugby and unions confirm men’s July test schedule

A strong revised programme of men’s test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed a revised...

World Rugby Launches ‘A Global Sport For All’ Strategic Plan 2021-25 to Guide Long-Term Growth

Strategy is centred on enhancing competition portfolio, growing participation and increasing engagement, inclusion and diversity CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 22, 2021/ -- Plan to...

World Rugby awards two leading African Women in Rugby the 2021 Women’s Executive Leadership Scholarships

This amazing opportunity qualifies two women from Africa to join the remaining ten women from around the world, who will each receive a £10,000...

World Rugby paves the way for future leaders in rugby with 12 new Women’s Executive Leadership Scholarships awarded

World Rugby has invested £490,000 in the Executive Leadership Scholarships since the programme’s inception in 2018 CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 8, 2021/ -- On...

World Rugby has made the difficult decision to recommend the postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021, scheduled to be hosted in New Zealand between...

The recommendation will be considered by the Rugby World Cup Board and World Rugby Executive Committee on 8 and 9 March respectively CAPE TOWN, South...

The Democratic Republic of Congo soon to become an associate member of World Rugby

The Democratic Republic of Congo will thus receive the recognition of the world governing body of rugby KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 17, 2021/...

New Report Highlights Global Rise in Rugby Interest in 2019

A new global study from Nielsen has recorded 877 million followers and 405 million fans of rugby union worldwide in 2019 DUBLIN, Ireland, November 3,...