PARIS - World Rugby has revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October.
World Rugby has today revealed the first shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October.
Winners in 11 categories are set to be honoured in a star-studded showcase taking place just hours after the conclusion of a record-breaking Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de France.
The Rugby World Cup-winning team will be part of a glittering...
Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023
PARIS - World Rugby has revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October.
World Rugby has today revealed the first shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2023, which will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October.
Winners in 11 categories are set to be honoured in a star-studded showcase taking place just hours after the conclusion of a record-breaking Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de France.
The Rugby World Cup-winning team will be part of a glittering...
Rugby | Jaco Peyper calls time on stellar refereeing career
South Africa’s Jaco Peyper
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has led the tributes to South Africa’s Jaco Peyper, who today announced he is to step down from match officiating to concentrate on new ventures.
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has led the tributes to South Africa’s Jaco Peyper, who today announced he is to step down from match officiating to concentrate on new ventures.
The sixth most-capped Emirates World Rugby referee of all time with 67 tests, the 43-year-old is one of the sport’s great referees, having blown the whistle in three men’s Rugby World...
Rugby | Jaco Peyper calls time on stellar refereeing career
South Africa’s Jaco Peyper
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has led the tributes to South Africa’s Jaco Peyper, who today announced he is to step down from match officiating to concentrate on new ventures.
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has led the tributes to South Africa’s Jaco Peyper, who today announced he is to step down from match officiating to concentrate on new ventures.
The sixth most-capped Emirates World Rugby referee of all time with 67 tests, the 43-year-old is one of the sport’s great referees, having blown the whistle in three men’s Rugby World...
Rugby | World Rugby announces Gallagher High Performance Academy extension, accelerating the development of female coaches
World Rugby and Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, and an Official Partner of Women’s Rugby, WXV 2023 and 2024, and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, today announced the extension of the Gallagher High-Performance Academy; the fully immersive global development and leadership programme, established in 2023, with the mission of increasing the prominence of female coaches and other high-performance roles at elite levels of the sport.
The programme was introduced ahead of the inaugural WXV 15s tournament in 2023, and forms part of World...
Rugby | World Rugby announces Gallagher High Performance Academy extension, accelerating the development of female coaches
World Rugby and Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services firm, and an Official Partner of Women’s Rugby, WXV 2023 and 2024, and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, today announced the extension of the Gallagher High-Performance Academy; the fully immersive global development and leadership programme, established in 2023, with the mission of increasing the prominence of female coaches and other high-performance roles at elite levels of the sport.
The programme was introduced ahead of the inaugural WXV 15s tournament in 2023, and forms part of World...
Rugby | World Rugby reveals phased plan to enhance rugby’s global appeal
World Rugby has outlined the next steps in the process of reimagining rugby’s entertainment factor, part of a wider mission to grow audience share over the next decade.
Rugby united in drive to enhance entertainment value to broaden appeal
World Rugby swiftly actioning key Shape of the Game forum outcomes
Package of enhancements aimed at advancing on- and off-field experience
World Rugby has outlined the next steps in the process of reimagining rugby’s entertainment factor, part of a wider mission to grow audience share over the next decade.
Following agreement on an action plan...
Rugby | World Rugby reveals phased plan to enhance rugby’s global appeal
World Rugby has outlined the next steps in the process of reimagining rugby’s entertainment factor, part of a wider mission to grow audience share over the next decade.
Rugby united in drive to enhance entertainment value to broaden appeal
World Rugby swiftly actioning key Shape of the Game forum outcomes
Package of enhancements aimed at advancing on- and off-field experience
World Rugby has outlined the next steps in the process of reimagining rugby’s entertainment factor, part of a wider mission to grow audience share over the next decade.
Following agreement on an action plan...
Rugby | First prosecution for online hate at Rugby World Cup 2023
World Rugby welcomes first prosecution for online hate at Rugby World Cup 2023
World Rugby welcomes the prosecution against a person who sent abusive messages on social media targeting a Rugby World Cup 2023 match official and members of his family.
World Rugby welcomes the prosecution against a person who sent abusive messages on social media targeting a Rugby World Cup 2023 match official and members of his family.
The Television Match Official and his wife received threatening and abusive messages via Facebook during the showcase event in France last year.
But thanks to World...
Rugby | First prosecution for online hate at Rugby World Cup 2023
World Rugby welcomes first prosecution for online hate at Rugby World Cup 2023
World Rugby welcomes the prosecution against a person who sent abusive messages on social media targeting a Rugby World Cup 2023 match official and members of his family.
World Rugby welcomes the prosecution against a person who sent abusive messages on social media targeting a Rugby World Cup 2023 match official and members of his family.
The Television Match Official and his wife received threatening and abusive messages via Facebook during the showcase event in France last year.
But thanks to World...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 8-12 May, 2024
World Rugby has published the permutations for the women's rankings this week in its preview.
World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this week's matches in the Rugby Africa Women's Cup 2024 and World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2024.
Permutation highlights:
New Zealand cannot improve their rating with victory over USA in their first test of the year due to the 17.99 points and eight places between the teams before home weighting is factored in.
If beaten, the Black Ferns are guaranteed to keep hold of second place as even a loss by more than 15 points would still...
World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 8-12 May, 2024
World Rugby has published the permutations for the women's rankings this week in its preview.
World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for this week's matches in the Rugby Africa Women's Cup 2024 and World Rugby Pacific Four Series 2024.
Permutation highlights:
New Zealand cannot improve their rating with victory over USA in their first test of the year due to the 17.99 points and eight places between the teams before home weighting is factored in.
If beaten, the Black Ferns are guaranteed to keep hold of second place as even a loss by more than 15 points would still...
Simplified red card sanction process to be trialled at World Rugby competitions in 2024
World Rugby has announced further details of a revised red card sanction process trial featuring automatic off-field sanctions for players shown red cards.
Rugby is united in drive to grow the sport’s global audience share by increasing accessibility and relevance
Shape of the Game delegates pinpointed rugby’s disciplinary process as a potential barrier to fan engagement – often complex, lengthy and difficult to follow for fans
A specialist cross-game working group involving referees, administrators, players and competitions has developed a revised red card sanction process for the...
Simplified red card sanction process to be trialled at World Rugby competitions in 2024
World Rugby has announced further details of a revised red card sanction process trial featuring automatic off-field sanctions for players shown red cards.
Rugby is united in drive to grow the sport’s global audience share by increasing accessibility and relevance
Shape of the Game delegates pinpointed rugby’s disciplinary process as a potential barrier to fan engagement – often complex, lengthy and difficult to follow for fans
A specialist cross-game working group involving referees, administrators, players and competitions has developed a revised red card sanction process for the...
BoS | Cities descend on Washington DC as interest in Rugby World Cup 2031 and 2033 ramps up
World Rugby, the international governing body for the sport of rugby union, and USA Rugby, the sport’s national governing body, welcomed representatives from prospective US cities and States.
Rugby | Qualification process confirmed for expanded Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia
World Rugby has announced a reimagination of the qualification process for Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 (1 October – 13 November, 2027) , the first event to feature 24 nations.
BoS | World Rugby confirms partnership expansion with Two Circles targeting new growth opportunities
World Rugby and Two Circles have agreed an expansion of their partnership, with the ambition of accelerating fan-centric global commercial revenue growth.
BoS | The Road to Twickenham Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
World Rugby and Stepathlon are joining forces to encourage fans to unite and get active on ‘The Road to Twickenham’ in celebration of Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
Rugby | Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments confirmed for WXV 2024
- World Rugby has confirmed the Emirates Match Official appointments for all three levels of WXV 2024
- To take place in Canada, South Africa and Dubai over three consecutive weekends from 27 September and 12 October.
To take place in Canada, South Africa and Dubai over three consecutive weekends from 27 September and 12 October.
Rugby | World Rugby Women's Rankings preview 19-22 September 2024
World Rugby has published the permutations for the women's rankings this week in its preview.