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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.
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.
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.
The USA Men's Eagles defeated Spain 29-22 in North Carolina, finishing their first Nations Cup wave undefeated and positioning themselves at the top of their pool. The victory sets a strong foundation as Team USA prepares for the 2027 Rugby World Cup cycle.
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.
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.
The Women's Rugby World Cup trophy made a special stop at the University of Sunderland, where students and schoolgirls got to celebrate England's victory and try rugby themselves. It's the only UK university hosting the trophy on its national tour.
Dave Ewers traded retirement for one more shot at glory, coming out of his boots at 35 to represent his birth country Zimbabwe at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The former Exeter Chiefs star could face Wales and England next autumn in Zimbabwe's first World Cup appearance in 36 years.
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.
Pittsburgh is among 27 cities competing to host matches from the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup and 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup, events that draw hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide. The tournaments could fill Acrisure Stadium for multiple weekends and showcase the city on a global stage.
Kansas City is making a play to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup, riding the wave of its standout performance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The local rugby community sees this as a game-changing opportunity to bring the world's fifth-largest sporting event to America's heartland.
Morocco just proved it can handle the world's biggest sporting event by flawlessly hosting the 24-team Africa Cup of Nations. With five world-class stadiums already tested and a massive $1.4 billion investment underway, the North African nation is ready to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
The Australian government just committed $12.4 million to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with a strong focus on elevating women's competition. Three tournaments will run simultaneously across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand, bringing 16 nations together for rugby league's biggest celebration.
Uruguay just made rugby history by appointing an entirely homegrown coaching staff, led by recent national team legends who hung up their boots this year. The bold move comes just over a year before the country competes in the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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 Women's Rugby World Cup trophy made a special stop at Loughborough University, celebrating England's 2025 victory and the seven university-linked players who helped win it. The nationwide tour honors grassroots rugby while inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Colorado's rugby scene is booming, and Denver just got another chance to prove it deserves to host one of the world's biggest sporting events. Saturday's USA vs. Portugal match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park is part of Denver's audition to bring the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup to American soil for the first time.
Brighton's gamble on hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup paid off big time, delivering nearly £29 million to local businesses and inspiring over 2,000 girls to try rugby. The tournament sold out both matches, with locals snagging 62% of tickets to see world-class teams play in their own backyard.
Seven months after their dramatic World Cup final showdown, Canada's women's rugby team will face England again at Toronto's BMO Field this October. The highly anticipated rematch marks the first time Canada has hosted a major women's rugby match in the Greater Toronto Area in 15 years.
Mereoni Nakesa traded her calculator for cleats and never looked back. The 23-year-old went from planning university accounting studies to representing Fiji at the Rugby World Cup in just three years.
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