Rugby World Cup
Ben Slack leaves Tennis Australia for commercial role at World Rugby
Sports marketing executive Ben Slack has joined World Rugby as the general manager of commercial after almost 10 years with Tennis Australia
2031 RWC likely to be staged in summer to avoid NFL clash
Governing body considers alternate event timetable
Rugby World Cup hosting rights ratified for Australia, USA and England
World Rugby has today (Thursday) confirmed that the five editions of the various men’s and women’s Rugby World Cup tournaments spanning 2025 to 2033 will be held in England, Australia and the USA, res…
Casino Brands signs with FFR, as IHG strikes EPCR deal
Food distribution group Casino Brands has signed as an Official Partner of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) in a three-year sponsorship until 2024.
RWC2023 adds to Official Supporter tier with PPA Business School
The organisers of the men's Rugby World Cup 2023 have signed up PPA Business School to the tournament’s sponsorship portfolio.
Australia named ‘preferred candidate’ for 2029 women’s Rugby World Cup
Australia is set to host the women's Rugby World Cup for the first time in 2029 after being named the 'preferred candidate' for the event by World Rugby
Rugby Australia welcomes further government support for World Cup bid
Rugby Australia has welcomed confirmation of further support from the national government for its bid to host the 2027 edition of the men’s Rugby World Cup, with investment to also be provided for a p…
2031, 2033 Rugby World Cups in US expected to cost $500m
The United States has moved to the brink of being awarded the 2031 Rugby World Cup and the 2033 women's event, with both tournaments expected to cost approximately $500m (€455m) to host.
Capgemini strengthens World Rugby ties with wide-ranging women’s deal
Capgemini, the French multinational information technology services and consulting group, has invested in more World Rugby sponsorship inventory by signing a wide-ranging deal focused on the women’s g…
Altrad backs women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
French industrial services company Altrad has strengthened its rugby union presence by becoming a sponsor of this year’s women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
United States now in frame for 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup
The United States is now in contention for the 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup, as well as the 2029 event.
The news was disclosed by World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin in an interview with SportBusiness
World Rugby CEO Gilpin says private equity deals ‘a good thing’ for rugby
Outside investment enabling ‘mature dialogue’ about global calendar
Governing body unlikely to agree to a ‘whole-of-sport’ PE deal like FIVB
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Ziggo acquires 2023 Rugby World Cup rights
Dutch pay-television broadcaster Ziggo Sport has further enhanced its coverage of rugby union by agreeing a rights deal for the Rugby World Cup, plus other tournaments organised by World Rugby
HBS appointed as Rugby World Cup host broadcaster
Host Broadcast Services, the Infront-owned sports broadcast production company, has been awarded the host broadcast contract for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, along with the women’s Rugby World Cup taking p…
Macron replaces Canterbury as World Rugby referee kit supplier
World Rugby has signed up Italian performance wear brand Macron to its sponsorship portfolio
World Rugby launches plan to take action on climate change
World Rugby has today (Wednesday) launched a new environmental sustainability plan to support global action on climate change, with efforts to be made to cut carbon emissions and deliver climate-positive…
STH to sell 2023 Rugby World Cup hospitality in Great Britain
Sports Travel & Hospitality UK is to sell 2023 Rugby World Cup hospitality packages in England, Scotland and Wales