Seabelo Senatla ended the season as top try scorer – Photo: World Rugby/Martin Seras Lima – Two South Africans and one Fijian nominated – Winner will be announced on 1 November A shortlist of three nominees – two South Africans and one Fijian – have been unveiled for the 2015 World Rugby Sevens Player […]
Two tries from Savenaca Rawaca and one from captain Osea Kolinisau was enough for Fiji to beat South Africa 19-7 in the Marriott London Sevens Cup quarter finals, enough to secure the 2014/15 HSBC Sevens World Series. “I can’t really put them into words at the moment,” said coach Ben Ryan. “We were just focusing […]
The Webb Ellis Cup bids au revoir as the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour finishes in Paris The international element of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour has drawn to a close with a packed visit to Paris. The Webb Ellis Cup’s three day visit to Paris involved current and former internationals, Rugby clubs and […]
Host selection process kicks off for Rugby World Cup 2023 The host selection process for Rugby World Cup 2023 has officially launched with interested Unions having until 15 June 2015 to officially express their interest in hosting rugby’s premier global event. With the Rugby World Cup brand going from strength to strength ahead of a […]
Georgia to host World Rugby U20 Championship 2017 World Rugby has today announced that the U20 Championship 2017 will be held in Georgia. The country, which also plays host to the World Rugby Tbilisi Cup, will welcome the future stars of world rugby to Tbilisi and Kutaisi in two years’ time. The U20 Championship, which […]
San Francisco Bay area to host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 The San Francisco Bay area will host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 after the World Rugby Council awarded hosting rights for the prestigious event to USA Rugby. The magnificent Giants Stadium in San Francisco, supported by Avaya Stadium in San Jose, will provide an […]
Taoiseach opens World Rugby House in Dublin Taoiseach Mr Enda Kenny TD (Prime Minister of Ireland) and World Rugby Chairman Bernard Lapasset have officially opened the organisation’s new headquarters in Dublin in the presence of World Rugby Council members and other dignitaries. Following the launch of an exciting new logo and brand late last year, […]
IRELAND TO HOST WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP 2017 For immediate release: Wednesday 13 May 2015 Issue on behalf of Irish Rugby Football Union The Irish Rugby Football Union and Ulster Rugby are delighted to confirm that World Rugby has selected Ireland to host the Women’s Rugby World Cup in August 2017 at locations in both […]
BBC awarded UK radio rights for Rugby World Cup 2015 05 starting with the opening match between England and Fiji on Friday 18 September on BBC Radio 5 live. Rugby World Cup 2015 is the biggest sporting event to take place in the UK since the London Olympics and one of the most prestigious events […]
World Rugby enters partnership with Gambling Commission As part of a precautionary measure to ensure the game remains free of corruption, World Rugby has entered a strategic partnership with the United Kingdom Gambling Commission, formalising a close working relationship that dates back to 2012. With rugby having established itself as a major international sport within […]