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RWC 2025 Australia rugby legend Shannon Parry surprises local girls in Melbourne with coaching masterclass ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025
With anticipation building for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England, Rugby Victoria with ChildFund Rugby hosted a Grassroots to Global Forum in Melbourne, Australia which brought together female leaders from the local rugby community.
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RWC 2027 Burger promises better after Namibia book Dubai berth with convincing play-off win over UAE
“We asked for a second shot, we’ve got a second shot – now we’ve got to make it work” coach says after Welwitschias run in 13 tries against UAE in to keep their Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 dreams alive.
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Discipline Independent disciplinary update: Pedro Rubiolo (Argentina)
Pedro Rubiolo (Argentina) appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee on 22 July following a red card issued for an act of foul play during the match between Argentina and Uruguay on Saturday, 19 July.
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Media release World Rugby joins global leaders at the UN to highlight sport as a catalyst for gender equality and social impact
With one month to go until Women's Rugby World Cup England 2025 kicks off, World Rugby joined UN Women and Childfund Rugby to highlight the power of rugby as a catalyst for gender equity and social impact.
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Pacific Nations Cup One month out: Pacific Nations Cup 2025 set to ignite pathway to Rugby World Cup 2027
With just one month to go, the Pacific Nations Cup 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most significant editions in the tournament’s history.
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RWC 2025 England ready to welcome the world as Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fan Zone locations confirmed
With just one month to go until the highly anticipated Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off, England is set to host a nationwide celebration, unveiling Fan Zones in official host locations across the country to welcome fans from around the globe.
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World Rugby World Rugby Statement - Argentina v England
On 15 July, World Rugby received an official complaint from England Rugby regarding racist abuse directed at their players by spectators during the Argentina v England match in San Juan on 12 July. There is no place in rugby or society for discrimination, abuse or hate speech, and any compliant of discrimination is taken extremely seriously by World Rugby, and an immediate and thorough investigation was undertaken, involving witness statements, video analysis, and other lines of enquiry.
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Disciplinary Independent disciplinary update: Evan Minto (Wales), Sika Uamaki Pole (New Zealand), Daniel Chico-Ayo (Spain) and Pedro Rubiolo (Argentina)
Evan Minto (Wales) has received a warning, while Sika Uamaki Pole (New Zealand) and Daniel Chico-Ayo (Spain) have been suspended for three matches, reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme after a Foul Play Review Committee considered their respective red cards issued on the final day of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 in Italy.
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Disciplinary Independent disciplinary process: Evan Minto (Wales), Sika Uamaki Pole (New Zealand), Daniel Chico-Ayo (Spain) and Pedro Rubiolo (Argentina)
World Rugby can confirm that Evan Minto (Wales), Sika Uamaki Pole (New Zealand) and Daniel Chico-Ayo (Spain) will have their cases heard by an Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) on Sunday, 20 July, 2025.
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RWC 2027 Zimbabwe hold on to book first Rugby World Cup spot since 1991
Zimbabwe held off a late fightback from Namibia to lift the Rugby Africa Men’s Cup title at Mandela National Stadium in Uganda and qualify for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.
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U20 Championship South Africa win World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 title
The Junior Springboks beat New Zealand 23-15 in the final in Italy to win the World Rugby U20 Championship for the first time in 13 years.
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U20 Championship Georgia to host expanded World Rugby U20 Championship in 2026
The World Rugby U20 Championship will return to Georgia in 2026 with the prestigious age-grade tournament to expand to 16 teams.
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RWC 2027 qualification Prospect of a 'home' Rugby World Cup is inspiring Zimbabwe's Ian Prior to play on
Reigning Rugby Africa Men's Cup champions Zimbabwe face Namibia in Namboole, Uganda, this Saturday, with the winner of the final qualifying for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027.
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RWC 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 champions sustainable innovation across official host venues in England
World Rugby continues its efforts to drive positive change across the sport through its major competitions with a dedicated Environmental Sustainability Programme for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England.
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Discipline Independent disciplinary process update: Ollie Streeter (England)
Ollie Streeter (England) has been suspended for three matches, reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme, after a Foul Play Review Committee considered the red card issued to him during the World Rugby U20 Championship on 14 July, 2025.
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Discipline Independent disciplinary update: Jasper Wiese (South Africa)
South Africa's Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches for a red card offence contrary to Law 9.12 (striking with the head). The red card was issued in South Africa's match against Italy on 12 July, 2025.
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RWC 2025 Pop sensation Anne-Marie to perform at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Opening Show presented by O2
World Rugby and O2 today announce that global pop superstar, Anne-Marie, will play the Opening Show presented by O2 during the first match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on Friday 22 August, where England will take on USA.
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U20 Championship New Zealand to face South Africa in World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 final
New Zealand and South Africa will meet in a World Rugby U20 Championship final for the first time since 2012 after ending the title hopes of France and Argentina respectively in Italy on Monday.
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RWC 2025 One Stop announced as Official Convenience Store of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
World Rugby has announced One Stop, one of the UK’s largest convenience retailers, as an Official Supplier for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, ahead of what promises to be the biggest celebration of women’s rugby in history.
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Disciplinary Independent disciplinary process update: Darcy Graham (Scotland), Ionut Alexandru Harasim (Romania) and Jasper Wiese (South Africa)
Darcy Graham (Scotland) has received a warning and Ionut Alexandru Harasim (Romania) has been suspended for three matches, reduced to two on successful completion of the Coaching Intervention Programme after a Foul Play Review Committee considered their respective red card and citing issued during the July international matches between Fiji and Scotland, and Uruguay and Romania on 12 July, 2025. Jasper Wiese (South Africa) has had his case for a red card received during the match between South Africa and Italy, referred to a Disciplinary Committee for a full hearing.