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A 20-year-old from a remote Uttarakhand village walked into what she thought was a running trial in 2023. Three years later, Mahak Chauhan became Player of the Tournament at her first senior international rugby competition.
Women's rugby in Ireland just got a massive upgrade. Starting this autumn, the country will host elite international teams every year in a groundbreaking new tournament format.
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.
The world's top women's rugby teams are bringing their championship tournament to American soil this April, with five matches across three cities. It's a major milestone as the US prepares to host both men's and women's Rugby World Cups in the early 2030s.
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 16 years of elite rugby, prop James Slipper will break Super Rugby's all-time games record Friday night while already planning his next season. The father of two has found a second home in Canberra, where his remarkable career continues to defy expectations.
The United States will host the Rugby World Cup in 2031 and 2033, marking rugby's biggest opportunity yet to break into American sports culture. Despite recent setbacks in professional leagues, Team USA just qualified for the 2027 tournament after years away.
Brighton's hosting of the Women's Rugby World Cup last summer delivered a stunning £28.5 million boost to the local economy while inspiring thousands of women and girls to try rugby. The tournament turned out to be the most successful Women's Rugby World Cup in history.
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.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan that will pour over $1 billion into growing the sport worldwide, with a historic focus on bringing rugby to America's massive sports market. The strategy aims to make rugby more competitive, inclusive, and sustainable while doubling prize money for players.
Australia's men's and women's rugby sevens teams both won championships in Spain, putting the women's squad one victory away from a world title. The double triumph marks a stunning turnaround for both teams heading into next week's final tournament.
More than 2,600 women and girls in Brighton picked up a rugby ball after their city hosted the Women's Rugby World Cup. The tournament sparked a movement to get more females active through sport.
The USA Men's Eagles rugby team defeated Samoa to secure their spot in the upcoming Rugby World Cup. The high-stakes victory marks a major milestone for American rugby on the global stage.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.
Nearly half of all women's rugby fans discovered the sport in the last two years, marking one of the fastest-growing sports movements worldwide. World Rugby's new report reveals how tournaments, streaming, and visible athletes are building a passionate new fanbase.
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.
Millions of rugby fans across Africa will now watch two upcoming Rugby World Cups live, thanks to a landmark broadcast deal. The partnership brings both the 2027 men's and 2029 women's tournaments to SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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.
World Rugby is offering free webinars to help coaches and parents support young girls starting their rugby journey. The series launches June 23 following record-breaking growth in women's rugby worldwide.
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.
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