The Latest Breaking News from World Rugby

Potential US host cities for 2031 Women’s World Cup games mull withdrawal over Fifa concerns

Some cities have opted to focus on hosting rights for the men’s Rugby World Cup, with World Rugby said to offer fewer restrictions than Fifa has presented for the Women’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10

Fiji and the beautiful south reveal rugby’s soul but northern money talks loudest

Southern hemisphere players are integral to the global game but the financial clout of Europe remains dominant

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24

Argentina bid to join Brazil, Chile and Uruguay in hosting 2035 Rugby World Cup

A preferred host will be identified in May 2027, with World Rugby’s council granting final approval the following November

The Independent UK · Mar 18

New rugby rules for South African kids aim to keep them safe: what does the research say?

Children in South Africa are back at school after their summer holidays. My son, aged five, has just started school at Wynberg Boys Junior, a school based in Cape Town’s southern suburbs with a strong record of playing rugby.

The Conversation · Feb 5

World Rugby defends decision to open 2027 World Cup with huge mismatch

Hosts Australia will take on Hong Kong in Perth in an underwhelming start to the tournament

The Independent UK · Feb 3

Fiji a 'massive threat' at World Cup: Wallabies captain

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson is wary of Fiji at the 2027 World Cup following the Pacific side's improvements in recent years.

AAP · Feb 3

Everton in line to host Fiji ‘home’ match against England in Nations Championship

Everton have been offered the chance to host England’s game against Fiji in July at the Hill Dickinson Stadium

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27

How Donald Trump factored into decision to host Springboks vs All Blacks in Baltimore

Heavyweights South Africa and New Zealand will play a historic Test match in the US in September as part of “Rugby’s Great Rivalry” series

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Why are South Africa and New Zealand playing in Baltimore? The inside story of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

RUGBY’S GREATEST RIVALRY: As the two heavyweight nations prepare to clash in Baltimore in September, Harry Latham-Coyle lays out the landscape as rugby chases the American dream

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Springboks to take on All Blacks in Baltimore in first Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series

The two sides will meet in Maryland in September

The Independent UK · Jan 22