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American rugby just made history with its first collective bargaining agreement, bringing job security and better working conditions to professional players. The deal arrives just in time as North America prepares to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
Top rugby league player Angus Crichton is leaving the NRL's Sydney Roosters to pursue his lifelong dream of playing rugby union for Australia's Wallabies. The Kangaroos star signed a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs, targeting the next Rugby World Cup.
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.
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.
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.
After speaking out against sexism, rugby icon Maggie Alphonsi just secured the resignation of an official who questioned her expertise. Her courage pushed England's rugby union to choose respect over protecting the status quo.
Former NRL standout Zac Lomax is starting over as a rugby union "novice" with his sights set on representing Australia at the 2027 home World Cup. Despite leaving the sport at his peak, the 26-year-old says he has zero regrets about testing himself in a completely new arena.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Northampton Saints clinched their third domestic rugby title with a nail-biting 26-17 victory over Exeter in front of packed Twickenham stands. Every moment of the hard-fought final kept fans on the edge of their seats as both teams battled through mistakes to deliver compelling championship rugby.
Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody, diagnosed with MND last September, is leading a seven-day, 500-mile cycling challenge with his 2003 World Cup-winning teammates to raise funds for motor neurone disease research. The ride ends at Twickenham's final match in June, channeling the same fighting spirit that once defined his playing career into finding a cure.
Commerce City is combining America's birthday celebration with world-class rugby this summer. The World Rugby Nations Cup will headline 4thFEST with two international matches plus Colorado's biggest fireworks show.
Former USA Rugby World Cup captain Blaine Scully is bringing his decade of international experience home to help young players in the Washington DC area find their path to professional rugby. The two-time collegiate champion will strengthen youth development programs and connect local talent to national opportunities.
World Rugby is helping coaches and parents support young girls entering the sport with free expert webinars starting this month. The series tackles common questions about getting girls started in rugby and keeping them engaged.
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.
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