Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee opening match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and USA in Sunderland on 22 August.
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Uganda the setting for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 African qualifiers
Eight teams will be vying to win the region's ticket to Australia as champions of the Rugby Africa Men's Cup 2025, with games taking place across three days in Kampala from 8-19 July.
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Captain Joshua Hrstich "overwhelmed" by Hong Kong China's RWC 2027 qualification
A 70-22 victory over Korea completed a clean sweep of victories in the Asia Rugby Emirates Men's Championship 2025 and confirmed Hong Kong China's place at RWC 2027 in Australia.
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"We are very close to achieving something special": Hong Kong China's Jack Combes
The winner of Saturday's Asia Rugby Emirates Men's Championship 2025 title decider between Hong Kong China and Korea will automatically qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.
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O2 announced as an Official Partner for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
World Rugby has joined forces with O2 as an Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and presenting partner of the opening show in Sunderland.
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Sarah Hunter returns to her first club to inspire the next generation of female coaches
As excitement continues to build ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, ChildFund Rugby staged a UK ‘Grassroots to Global’ forum bringing together female leaders from the local rugby community.
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Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 warm-up matches
World Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Official appointments for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 warm-up matches in July and August.
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Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and Allwyn launch Volunteer Programme with two-thirds female participation
To mark Volunteers’ Week in England, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, have announced their official volunteer programme for the tournament. A team of 1,500 volunteers will help power the biggest-ever global celebration of women’s rugby.
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Dubai to host final qualifier for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in November
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) has been selected to host the Final Qualification Tournament for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, with the decisive event scheduled to take place from 8–18 November, 2025 at The Sevens Stadium. This final chapter in the qualification journey will determine the 24th and last team to earn their place at the sport’s pinnacle men’s tournament in Australia (1 October-13 November, 2027).
