Russia has been handed a place in the 2019 Rugby World Cup after Romania was ejected as part of sanctions also imposed on Spain and Belgium for rule-breaking during the controversial European qualification tournament for next year’s event in Japan.
AEG lands Rugby World Cup Sevens contract
World Rugby has taken another step in its efforts to globalise the Rugby World Cup Sevens brand by partnering with sports and entertainment company AEG for its 2018 edition, which will be held at San Francisco’s AT&T Park from July 20-22.
USA Rugby looks to boost Rugby World Cup hopes with All Blacks match at FedEx Field
The United States men's national rugby union team will play the New Zealand All Blacks in a high-profile Test match at FedEx Field on October 23, an event which could significantly bolster USA Rugby's…
Tournament figureheads join Rugby World Cup Board
World Rugby’s executive committee has appointed council members Steve Brown and Steve Tew to the Rugby World Cup Limited Board ahead of next year’s edition of the national team tournament in Japan.
FFR tables financial guarantees for Rugby World Cup bid
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has presented World Rugby with more than €400m ($465.7m) of “firm, unconditional and irrevocable” financial guarantees for its bid to host the 2023 World Cup.