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With one month to go, the Emirates Match Official appointments have been made for the World Rugby Nations Cup in July as well as three representative games in June. Continue reading Emirates Match Official appointments confirmed for first edition of the World Rugby Nations Cup

The World Rugby Match Official appointments have been announced for the Nations Championship Southern Hemisphere Series taking place in July. Continue reading World Rugby confirms match official appointments for the Nations Championship 2026 Southern Hemisphere Series

After Hong Kong and Valladolid set an exhilarating tone, Bordeaux hosts what promises to be an epic third and final leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series. Continue reading Bordeaux sets the stage for a thrilling HSBC SVNS World Championship finale

Twenty-four teams head to north-west Spain with World Championship glory and a place among next season’s HSBC SVNS elite on the line. Continue reading Valladolid set for epic weekend as HSBC SVNS World Championship descends on Spain

With a month to go until the World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 kicks off, the Emirates Match Officials panel and appointments for the pool stage have been confirmed. Continue reading Emirates Match Official panel confirmed for World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026

World Rugby’s 2026–31 Strategic Plan sets out a shared vision for the future of the game – Powering Rugby. Uniting the Game. Enriching Lives. The strategy reframes how World Rugby will drive the sport forward on and off the field via a clear purpose: bringing people and rugby together through iconic events, impactful investment, and leadership, and support for of our members. Built through…

With 500 days to go until Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 kicks off in Australia, the ticket Application Phase opens today, following extraordinary Presale demand that saw more than 750,000 tickets purchased by fans coming from 135 countries. Continue reading Ticket applications open as 500-day countdown begins to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

Saudi Arabian rugby is preparing for another landmark moment in its sporting journey as the Kingdom gets set to return to men’s XV Test rugby against Qatar on 15 May 2026. The fixture represents an important milestone for the Saudi Arabian Rugby Federation and reflects the remarkable growth of rugby across the Kingdom since the federation’s new leadership structure was established in 2023. While…

Growth Conference Returning to Fukuoka, Japan World Rugby Growth Conference 2026 in Conjunction with Asia Rugby Asia Rugby is pleased to announce that the World Rugby Growth Conference 2026 in conjunction with Asia Rugby will be held in Fukuoka, Japan, on 28–29 September 2026, bringing together rugby development leaders from across the region. The conference marks a return to Fukuoka, which…

Asia Rugby has officially confirmed the final match schedule for the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2026, Asia’s premier men’s 15s competition and a key pathway on the Road to Rugby World Cup qualification. The revised schedule follows changes to the tournament due to the ongoing regional conflict, which created significant logistical and operational challenges for the competition and…

Asia Rugby is proud to officially unveil the Emirates Match Officials Panels for 2026, reinforcing its commitment to excellence, integrity, and the continued advancement of officiating across the continent. The 2026 panels showcase the depth of talent within Asia, underpinned by a clearly defined pathway from Development and Talent Identification through to Elite performance, supported by…

The Sakura XV continued their dominance as they got crowned champions of the Asia Rugby Emirates Women’s Championship 2026 following a commanding 71–12 victory over Hong Kong China in Game 2 in Almaty. Japan showcased their class, depth, and attacking precision to secure the title with authority, building on their strong opening round win against Kazakhstan. Japan set the tone early with a try…

Building on the momentum of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, World Rugby has announced that Hong Kong will host the WXV Global Series Challenger central competition, the second division of the WXV Global Series competition from 13 – 26 September 2026. Continue reading Hong Kong set to host WXV Global Series Challenger in 2026

Asia Rugby is pleased to announce AONE Sportswear International Limited as its Official Apparel Partner and Match Officials Kit Supplier, marking a significant step forward in enhancing the professionalism, performance, and global identity of match officials across Asia. Under the agreement, AONE will exclusively supply high-performance apparel to Asia Rugby’s match officials and staff, ensuring…

Asia Rugby is pleased to confirm the extension of its strategic partnership with Rhino Rugby, which will continue as the Official Match Ball Supplier across all Asia Rugby competitions. The renewed agreement builds on a successful collaboration established in 2017 and reflects a shared commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality rugby across the region. Under the partnership, Rhino Rugby…

Glory for Blitzboks and Black Ferns Sevens as Hong Kong 50-year anniversary is celebrated in style as huge crowds flock to Kai Tak Sports Park. Continue reading Historic weekend reaches glorious crescendo for the Blitzboks and Black Ferns Sevens