World Rugby

World Rugby and global sports marketing agency IMG have agreed to a long-term media rights partnership designed to further accelerate rugby’s growth in the United States and globally ahead of the landmark Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033.

Building on the inaugural report, the latest edition provides a strategic roadmap to unlock the full commercial potential of women’s rugby worldwide.

World Rugby has today announced Meiji Co., Ltd as the Official Milk and Yoghurt Supplier of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, set to enhance taste buds and encourage healthier choices across the tournament.

World Rugby and Gallagher have announced the latest cohort of 14 female coaches selected for the Gallagher High Performance Academy, who will take up coaching roles as part of the management teams of their respective national sides during Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.

World Rugby is today announcing the next evolution of the international federation’s Six-Point Plan on player welfare. The original Plan which came into effect in 2021, has been the driving force behind a host of player welfare improvements which have led global sport.