Rugby World Cup

Rugby Union
Governance

The headquarters of the organising committee for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France have been raided by French police as part of an investigation into mismanagement at the organisation
Rugby Union
Media

World Rugby has acquired the RugbyPass digital media platform as part of a seven-year media rights deal with pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand
Rugby Union
Media

Sport 24, the in-flight and in-ship service owned and operated by the IMG agency, is to broadcast the women’s Rugby World Cup, which begins tomorrow (Saturday), along with the men’s 2023 tournament.
Rugby Union
Sponsorship & Marketing

World Rugby will embark on a radical change in commercial strategy after the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France in a bid to attract new fans and generate more revenue
Rugby Union
Media

Italian public-service broadcaster Rai has acquired rights to the next two editions of the Rugby World Cup, which will take place in New Zealand and France
Rugby Sevens
Events

The United States leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series, the LA Sevens, is hoping to grow the sport in the country and ultimately capitalize on that growth ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Shawn Medow reports.
Rugby Union
Media

Rights to the men’s Rugby World Cup have returned to Australian commercial broadcaster Nine Entertainment in a deal that also includes the forthcoming women’s Rugby World Cup.
Rugby Union
Sponsorship & Marketing

Dubai-based airline Emirates has renewed its sponsorship deal with World Rugby, through which it serves as a worldwide partner of the men’s Rugby World Cup.
Rugby Union
Licensing & Merchandising

World Rugby and its global master licensee, the IMG agency, have appointed premium experiences firm Legends as the official retail partner and operator for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
Rugby Union
Media

Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has said it is in advanced talks with World Rugby over regaining rights to its main events. Sky told the Stuff.co
Rugby Union
Sponsorship & Marketing

Sports marketing executive Ben Slack has joined World Rugby as the general manager of commercial after almost 10 years with Tennis Australia
Rugby Union
Events

Governing body considers alternate event timetable
Rugby Union
Events

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…
Rugby Union
Sponsorship & Marketing

Food distribution group Casino Brands has signed as an Official Partner of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) in a three-year sponsorship until 2024.
Rugby Union
Sponsorship & Marketing

The organisers of the men's Rugby World Cup 2023 have signed up PPA Business School to the tournament’s sponsorship portfolio.
Rugby Union
Events

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 Union
Events

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…
Rugby Union
Events

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.