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Brett Gosper indicates United States could host 2031 Rugby World Cup
World Rugby has received an "expression of interest" from the United States to host the Rugby World Cup in 2027 or 2031, the global governing body's chief executive Brett Gosper has revealed
Japan 2019 set to break Rugby World Cup licensing records
World Rugby and the IMG agency have announced that the 2019 Rugby World Cup is set to break records for the tournament’s licensing programme, as the event prepares to commence in Japan tomorrow (Friday).
Sunset+Vine lands World Rugby Sevens Series production contract
UK sports production and media company Sunset+Vine has secured a four-year contract to become the host broadcast partner of the World Rugby Sevens Series
Japan praised as Rugby World Cup nears sell-out
World Rugby has revealed that more than 96 per cent of tickets have been sold for this year’s Rugby World Cup ahead of the start of the tournament in Japan on Friday.
Sony acquires media rights in India for Rugby World Cup
Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired the exclusive media rights in the Indian subcontinent for the 2019 Rugby World Cup
CVC close to £300m deal for 15-per-cent Six Nations share
Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is reported to be close to buying a 15-per-cent stake in the Six Nations for ÂŁ300m.
State of the Union | World Rugby’s Brett Gosper on the World Cup and beyond
World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper tell Kevin Roberts about his hopes for the impact and legacy of the showpiece 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan at the tail end of a year when plans for a global Nations Championship foundered on the rocks of resistance from the sport’s established nations.
Ruggiero appointed as independent member of World Rugby’s Executive Committee
Angela Ruggiero, the chief executive and founder of the Sports Innovation Lab, Olympic gold medal-winning ice hockey player, and former chief strategy officer of the LA 2028 Olympics bid, has been appointed…
World Rugby claims first with gender-neutral World Cup naming
World Rugby has claimed a first for a major sporting federation by announcing that its flagship 15s and sevens World Cups will no longer include genders in their titles
Ice cream and Kimekomi dolls | Developing a licensing programme for the Rugby World Cup in Japan
IMG Licensing says it has secured contracts with 25 Japanese licensees and 21 global licensees for this year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan. Ben Cronin reports.
Rugby World Cup on track to break 2015 revenue figures, says chief commercial officer Hill
The Rugby World Cup in Japan is on track to break the revenue record set by the 2015 tournament in England according to World Rugby’s chief commercial officer Tom Hill.
Tom Hill, World Rugby | Dual award of 2015 and 2019 World Cups helped mitigate Japan risks
Tom Hill, chief commercial officer, World Rugby speaks exclusively to SportBusiness about the commercial programme for the 2019 World Cup in Japan
Legends lands Rugby World Cup retail contract
Experiential services agency Legends has been appointed as the official retail partner and operator for this year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan.
World Rugby drops plans for Nations Championship
World Rugby has abandoned its plans to create a Nations Championship after failing to gain unanimous support from the sport's key stakeholders
World Rugby launches new marketing campaign for women’s game
World Rugby has unveiled a new global brand identity and marketing campaign for women’s rugby in an attempt to generate global exposure and encourage participation in the women’s version of the game.
World Rugby appoints Strive agency to review gaming and esports options
World Rugby has appointed marketing consultancy Strive Sponsorship to investigate potential options and opportunities in the gaming and esports
World Rugby announces new Women’s World Cup qualification route
World Rugby has today (Friday) announced details of a new qualification pathway for the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup, which will be held in New Zealand.
World Rugby extends talks with unions over Nations Championship
World Rugby has decided to give national unions more time to express formal expressions of interest in the proposed Nations Championship