International Rugby

25 Feb

Nations Championship to Kick Off in July with Southern Series

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London, UK — The new international rugby calendar will take a major step forward in July as the Nations Championship begins with its highly anticipated Southern Series. Twelve of the world’s strongest rugby nations will compete across three consecutive weekends in a tournament designed to reshape the global game. The opening fixture will be staged at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch, marking the first international match at the newly built venue. The tournament will begin with a blockbuster clash between the All Blacks and France, renewing one of rugby’s fiercest intercontinental rivalries. The Southern Series will take elite rugby…

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23 Jan

Women’s Rugby Targets Record Crowds in 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations with Expanded Stadium Line-Up and New U21 Series

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Women’s rugby is set for a landmark year in 2026 with the return of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, featuring a record number of matches staged at national stadiums and the introduction of a new U21 Women’s Six Nations Series aimed at strengthening the international player pathway. Riding momentum from the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and sustained growth in global audiences, the 2026 Championship will begin on April 11. The opening round includes England hosting Ireland at Allianz Stadium, the venue of the Red Roses’ recent World Cup triumph. More than 50,000 tickets have already been sold, placing the…

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21 Jan

World Rugby Extends Official Apparel Partnership with Macron Until 2029

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World Rugby has extended its official apparel partnership with Italian sportswear brand Macron until 2029 continuing a collaboration that began in 2022 and underlining a shared commitment to quality, performance and innovation in the global game. Under the renewed agreement, Macron will remain an official sports apparel supplier for Rugby World Cup tournaments and the official match official kit supplier to World Rugby. The partnership will cover major international events including the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029 in Australia, as well as World Rugby’s annual competition calendar such as the HSBC SVNS Series. Macron…

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04 Dec

HSBC SVNS Returns to Cape Town This Weekend

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4 December 2025— Cape Town is set to host the second stop of the HSBC SVNS Series on 6–7 December, as the world’s top sevens rugby teams continue their campaign after an action-packed opening round in Dubai. The event also marks ten years since Cape Town first hosted the tournament in 2015, adding significance to this year’s edition. According to World Rugby, last year saw South Africa lift the men’s trophy after defeating France, while New Zealand topped the women’s competition. Both defending champions return to Cape Town with the aim of retaining their titles. The tournament was officially launched…

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11 Oct

Italy to Face Chile in Historic First-Ever Rugby Test in Genoa on November 22

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October 11, 2025—World Rugby has confirmed an update to the international fixture schedule, announcing that Chile will replace Samoa as Italy’s opponents in the Quilter Nations Series match in Genoa on 22 November, following Chile’s successful qualification for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027. The fixture will mark a historic first-ever test match between Italy and Chile, set to take place in a city that proudly hosts a vibrant South American community. This decision was reached in full agreement between all three national unions, World Rugby, and Six Nations Rugby, the tournament organiser for the Quilter Nations Series. The change…

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11 Oct

World Rugby and TF1 Group Extend Partnership for Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia

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October 11, 2025 — World Rugby and TF1 Group have renewed their historic partnership, confirming that TF1 will serve as the exclusive French broadcaster for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, set to take place in Australia from 1 October to 13 November 2027. The agreement extends a collaboration that spans more than four decades — a relationship first forged during the 1991 Rugby World Cup — and reinforces both organizations’ shared goal of bringing the thrill of world-class rugby to the widest possible audience across France. A New Era for Global Rugby The 11th edition of the Men’s Rugby World…

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10 Feb

Romania and Portugal Secure Spots at Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

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Romania and Portugal have officially qualified for the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia after reaching the semi-finals of the Men's Rugby Europe Championship 2025. Their success in the tournament ensures their place among the world's best rugby nations on rugby’s biggest stage. Portugal’s qualification marks their third Rugby World Cup appearance and their second consecutive one, following an impressive campaign at France 2023. The Portuguese team, known as Os Lobos, continues to grow in stature, proving their competitiveness on the international rugby scene. Meanwhile, Romania, one of Europe’s major rugby nations, will make their 10th appearance at the…

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30 Jan

Australia Gears Up for a Spectacular Rugby Festival as Seven Host Cities Confirmed for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

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January 30, Sydney, Australia —Rugby fever is set to grip Australia as World Rugby officially unveils the seven host cities for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, promising an electrifying nationwide festival from 1 October to 13 November 2027. The tournament, which will feature the world’s top 24 teams, is expected to redefine the sport’s global reach with inclusivity, excitement, and ambition at its core. Over six thrilling weeks, fans from across the world will converge on seven iconic Australian cities: Adelaide | Tarntanya (Five pool matches) Brisbane | Meeanjin (Six pool matches, two Round of 16 matches, and two quarter-finals)…

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21 Jan

Six Nations Rugby Brings Fans Closer Than Ever with Exclusive Docuseries

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Six Nations Rugby, in partnership with the creators of Formula 1: Drive to Survive, has unveiled an exciting new season of Six Nations: Full Contact. This groundbreaking series offers fans unprecedented access to the behind-the-scenes drama and exhilarating moments of the Guinness Men's Six Nations, one of the most iconic international rugby championships. Each year, the Guinness Men's Six Nations transforms European cities into vibrant hubs of sporting festivities, captivating fans with five rounds of intense competition. For players, the tournament is a chance to etch their names into rugby history, while for fans, it promises unforgettable experiences that rank…

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