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The 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia shattered presale records with 750,000 tickets snapped up by fans from 135 countries. Now, with 500 days until kickoff, general ticket applications are open for the biggest tournament in the sport's history.
Saudi Arabia's men's rugby team will play their first XV-a-side international match in seven years this May, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom's sporting transformation. The comeback reflects explosive growth in grassroots participation, youth programs, and women's rugby since 2023.
Ireland's Under-21 women's rugby team made history with a thrilling 41-40 comeback victory over England, overcoming their rivals for the first time at this level. Captain Lucia Linn led her team through a gutsy performance that included three yellow cards and 24 unanswered points.
After two years away from international rugby, Argentine Rugby World Cup semi-finalist Emiliano Boffelli is making his comeback closer to home. The 31-year-old with 59 caps for his country just joined Los Capibaras for Super Rugby Americas.
England's women's rugby team delivered a stunning performance at Murrayfield, scoring 12 tries against Scotland to keep their Six Nations championship dreams alive. The commanding victory showcases the Red Roses' continued excellence in international rugby.
Eight months after their thrilling 31-31 World Cup draw, the Wallaroos and USA women's rugby teams meet again this weekend in Kansas City. The intense rivalry between these evenly matched teams continues to deliver nail-biting matches that showcase the growing excitement in women's rugby.
Canada's women's rugby team dominated Australia with a commanding 24-0 victory in wet California conditions. The clean sheet win showcases the team's growing strength ahead of major international competitions.
After more than three decades, international rugby is coming back to Winnipeg as Canada's men's team wraps up their July Nations Cup schedule. The homecoming marks a milestone moment for Canadian rugby fans who've waited a generation to see world-class competition in their city.
Edmonton is bringing elite international rugby back to the city with a brand new tournament featuring 12 nations competing for World Cup glory. The inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup will pump $7 million into the local economy while giving young fans a chance to see world-class athletes up close.
North Carolina becomes the proud host of World Rugby Nations Cup matches this July, bringing elite international rugby teams from six continents to Charlotte and Cary. The tournament gives emerging rugby nations a vital proving ground before the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
After narrowly missing the World Cup, Nigeria is creating a new international rugby competition to give emerging nations a chance to shine. The Emerging Nations Challenge will bring together countries often left behind by traditional tournaments.
Germany's national rugby team pulled off one of the biggest upsets in their history, defeating Romania 30-24 in the Rugby Europe Championship opener. The Schwarze Adler's victory over the World Cup regulars marks a breakthrough moment for German rugby.
Henry Arundell marked his return to international rugby with a spectacular first-half hat-trick as England opened their Six Nations campaign with a commanding 48-7 victory. The win extended England's winning streak to 12 consecutive Tests, showcasing the team's remarkable transformation under coach Steve Borthwick.