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World Rugby | Latest News & Updates - Apr 11, 2025 Release

World Rugby has announced Defender as the Principal Partner for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, with Chief Executive Alan Gilpin highlighting the partnership's potential to transform the game...

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World Rugby

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World Rugby is the world governing and law-making body for the game of rugby union. It oversees the governance of the Laws and Regulations, manages tournaments, and promotes global game development through funding and educational programs. The organization is responsible for major events like the Rugby World Cup and aims to grow the sport worldwide.

World Rugby - Latest News and Updates

  • World Rugby has announced Defender as the Principal Partner for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, with Chief Executive Alan Gilpin highlighting the partnership's potential to transform the game.
  • World Rugby announced a new Rugby 7s Premier League in India.
  • World Rugby is hosting the Los Angeles 7s Championships.
  • World Rugby is considering an overhaul of its SVNS and Challenger Series formats after the current season ends to potentially tighten budgets and streamline operations.
  • World Rugby reported record-breaking $539 million in revenue from the 2023 Rugby World Cup, while the French National Rugby Federation faced a $37.8 million budget deficit due to governance failures.
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  • World Rugby is leading an international project to study the impact of lowering tackle height in several countries.
  • World Rugby has engaged Haig in a high-performance consultancy role since 2023.
  • World Rugby has updated its regulations to require three assessments and a minimum 12-day rest for players with concussions to enhance player safety.
  • World Rugby chair Brett Robinson paid tribute to the late Noboru Mashimo for his pivotal role in bringing the World Cup to Japan.
  • World Rugby is hiring a Game Equipment Specialist in the United Kingdom to support their playing surfaces and game equipment regulation and quality programs.

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