women’s rugby

25 Feb

World Rugby Hosts ‘Shape of the Game’ Conference to Drive Global Growth Strategy

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London, UK — World Rugby has brought together senior leaders from across the sport in London this week for its annual ‘Shape of the Game’ conference, a key platform aimed at strengthening rugby’s global reach, relevance and long-term sustainability. The four-day forum forms an integral part of World Rugby’s new six-year strategic plan designed to unite rugby and communities through major events, targeted investment and coordinated leadership. The gathering includes the Executive Board along with five key committees Men’s and Women’s High Performance, Professional Game, Professional Leagues Advisory and Community Rugby ensuring alignment across all levels of the sport. With…

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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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30 Oct

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Breaks Digital Records and Creates New Stars

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October 30, 2025—  The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England lit up social and digital media across the globe, generating 1.1 billion social impressions, creating a host of new stars, and delivering a new fanbase for the sport. With cultural relevance and authentic personality at the heart of a deliberate strategy to grow rugby’s global impact, the tournament surpassed all initial targets and reshaped the record books, becoming the second-biggest Rugby World Cup ever on digital, behind the men’s edition in France in 2023. The event reflected the success of World Rugby’s digital-first strategy, fostering an environment where athletes…

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17 Apr

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 welcomes Kettle® Chips as official partner

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17 April 2025— As excitement builds for the most anticipated Women’s Rugby World Cup in history, fan-favorite brand KETTLE® Chips has been unveiled as the official hand-cooked crisp supplier for the tournament. The partnership adds extra flavour to a competition that is already breaking all records, inspiring the next generation, and driving positive change for women and girls in rugby. With ticket sales already surpassing 275,000, England 2025 is set to be the best and biggest Women’s Rugby World Cup yet. Taking place over six action-packed weekends from 22 August to 27 September, the world’s best 16 teams will compete on…

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12 Apr

Pulsating Opening Day at World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger in Krakow

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April 11, 2025- The final round of the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger 2025 kicked off in thrilling fashion in Krakow, as six teams confirmed their place in the highly anticipated HSBC SVNS Play-Off, set to take place in Los Angeles on May 3-4. After an intense day of pool matches, Argentina, Kenya, and South Africa (Women) and Canada, Germany, and Portugal (Men) emerged as the first teams to mathematically secure their spot in the Play-Offs, thanks to their cumulative points tally across all three rounds of the Challenger Series. Kenya set the tone early in Pool action with an…

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05 Apr

New Zealand and Argentina Crowned HSBC SVNS 2025 League Winners on Thrilling Day One in Singapore

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April 5, 2025 – Singapore — New Zealand’s Black Ferns Sevens and Argentina’s men’s team were officially crowned HSBC SVNS 2025 League Winners after sealing semi-final spots on an action-packed opening day at HSBC SVNS Singapore 2025, held at the Singapore Sports Hub’s National Stadium. The Black Ferns Sevens secured their title with dominant performances in Pool A, scoring a combined 86 unanswered points in victories over China and Brazil. With their place in the semi-finals guaranteed, the reigning Olympic champions sealed the league title ahead of the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles. In the men’s competition, Argentina…

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05 Apr

Philips to be Official Partner of HSBC SVNS Singapore 2025

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April 5, 2025 —Philips has been officially announced as the Official Partner of the HSBC SVNS Singapore 2025, which will take place on April 5–6 at the Singapore Sports Hub’s National Stadium. As part of the partnership, fans attending the event will have the chance to win a range of premium Philips products, including the Shaver S9000 Prestige. Philips will also host a dedicated booth at the 100Plus Promenade, where visitors can explore and try out various Philips innovations, adding an interactive and engaging element to the overall event experience. The HSBC SVNS Singapore 2025 is the sixth stop of…

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14 Feb

World Rugby calls for 2025 player welfare research funding applications

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World Rugby has announced its 2025 call for applications to fund player welfare research, reaffirming its commitment to advancing player safety and well-being across all levels of the game. As the leading funder of rugby-specific academic research, World Rugby continues to drive innovation in player welfare, ensuring the sport evolves with the latest scientific insights. For the upcoming funding cycle, the international federation is prioritizing key areas such as concussion, injury prevention, mental health, long-term health outcomes, and women's rugby. In an exciting development, World Rugby is also introducing specific research questions related to anti-doping, with a focus on the…

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21 Jan

The Guinness Men’s Six Nations, “Rugby’s Most Loved Annual Occasion”

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21st January, Rome. The 2025 Guinness Men’s Six Nations is set to light up the global sporting calendar with five rounds of thrilling rugby action. Marking the 25th anniversary of the Championship in its current format since Italy's inclusion in 2000, the competition has become one of the most eagerly anticipated events each year. The celebrations kicked off in Rome, where the captains and head coaches from all six competing nations gathered for the annual launch event at the iconic Colosseum. This historic venue provided the perfect backdrop for a momentous occasion, with the rugby leaders standing as modern-day gladiators,…

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