World Rugby

World Rugby Nations Cup heads to the Americas in July for inaugural 2026 edition

World Rugby has unveiled the match schedule for the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup, set to take place throughout July and November 2026, with the tournament first-ever fixture taking place in Montevideo on 4 July as Uruguay host Georgia.

Record-breaking Presale for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

More than 750,000 tickets have been snapped up in the initial sales phase of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, marking a major milestone as Australia prepares to host the largest edition of the tournament to date, featuring 24 teams, 52 matches and 2.5 million tickets.

Women in Rugby

World Rugby launches refreshed ‘A Blueprint for Growth’ report, highlighting women’s rugby as a key driver of global expansion

World Rugby has published the second edition of its landmark 'A Blueprint for Growth' report, advancing the most comprehensive analysis ever undertaken into the fan and commercial trends driving rugby’s global rise, relevance, and reach.

Thu 2 April, 2026

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Argentina go back to back as perfect USA take gold in Montevideo

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USA and Germany put on a show in rain-soaked Montevideo

Social Impact

World Rugby celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Nations Cup

World Rugby Nations Cup heads to the Americas in July for inaugural 2026 edition

RWC 2027

Record-breaking Presale for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

Men's Rugby World Cup 2027

HSBC SVNS

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

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WORLD RANKINGS

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Media release

Watch the Pacific Four Series LIVE on RugbyPass TV TODAY

Social Impact

World Rugby celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Match officials

Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2026 match officials update

Women in Rugby

World Rugby launches refreshed ‘A Blueprint for Growth’ report, highlighting women’s rugby as a key driver of global expansion

Media release

Watch the Pacific Four Series LIVE on RugbyPass TV TODAY

Match officials

Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2026 match officials update

Women in Rugby

World Rugby confirms Women in Rugby Careers Programme cohort for 2026

Nations Cup

World Rugby Nations Cup heads to the Americas in July for inaugural 2026 edition

Player Welfare

World Rugby opens 2026 player welfare research funding applications

HSBC SVNS

Brilliant Brazil upset Sao Paulo odds to live HSBC SVNS World Championship dream

RWC 2027

Meiji signs on as Official Supplier of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

HSBC SVNS

High-stakes finale awaits as HSBC SVNS 2 heads to Sao Paulo

HSBC SVNS

Argentina go back to back as perfect USA take gold in Montevideo

HSBC SVNS

USA and Germany put on a show in rain-soaked Montevideo