The Latest Breaking News from World Rugby

The lesson England must learn as France rivalry reignites at Women’s World Cup

France have not beaten the Red Roses in their last 16 attempts but gave England a real fright at Twickenham earlier this year, as they clash in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

World Rugby revamps international calendar after record-breaking Women’s World Cup

The new WXV Global Series sees unions take back control of commercial rights in a significant step

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

It’s ‘game on’ for launch, says rugby’s breakaway R360 league – but how ready is it really?

Co-founder Mike Tindall insists the rebel league will launch next year but, with financial projections changing, will the numbers stack up?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025

Australian researchers ask for help from parents, coaches to raise youth concussion awareness

With concussion-related injuries among professional athletes often taking an unwanted spotlight, researchers in Australia are asking for help to study the impacts of potential long-term brain injuries to the younger generation — one contact sport at a time

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

England must be wary of wheels coming off juggernaut as World Cup stakes rise

Red Roses know there is no such thing as a dead cert in sport as they try to avoid more heartbreak on the global stage

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025

Kate Middleton makes solo appearance after debuting new highlights - and the hair changes keep on coming

The Princess of Wales has moved away from half-up, half-down styles in recent years but she's brought them back

Woman & Home · Sep 8, 2025

Why are there so few female head coaches at the Women’s World Cup?

WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP: With just three female head coaches at the tournament, and none in the English top flight next season, Harry Latham-Coyle explores the work being done to bring more women up through the coaching pathway

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Breakaway R360 league launch dealt blow after World Rugby application withdrawn

The proposed application has been deferred until at least next June, casting doubt on plans to launch the league next September

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025

Rugby Chiefs Adamant Cash-strapped Samoa Receiving 'Support' At Women's World Cup

Rugby chiefs have insisted they are supporting financially stricken Samoa "appropriately" at the Women's World Cup after it emerged players from the Pacific island nation had raised funds to cover domestic bills while taking part in the tournament.

International Business Times · Sep 3, 2025

World Rugby urges men to learn from women’s game on engaging with fans

The head of World Rugby has urged the men’s game to learn lessons from how players at the Women’s Rugby World Cup have shown off their personalities and interacted more with fans

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025