The official site of World Rugby the governing body of Rugby Union with news, tournaments, fixtures, results, world rugby rankings, statistics, video, the Laws of the game, governance and contacts.

All the latest rugby fixtures, scores and results for men's and women's 15s and Sevens international matches and tournaments worldwide, with team line-up, player scoring information and where to watch live rugby.

Through discipline, control and mutual self-respect, a fellowship and sense of fair play are forged, defining rugby as the game it is. From the school playground to the Rugby World Cup final, rugby union offers a truly unique and thoroughly rewarding experience for all involved in the game.

Rugby: A game where safety is a top priority. Rugby is a highly physical game. To enjoy it to its utmost you need to be physically and mentally prepared. You also need to understand how to play safely.

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ensure that rugby maintains its unique character both on and off the field . The charter covers the basic principles of rugby as they relate to playing and coaching, and to the creation and application of the laws .

Nov 24, 2024 · World Rugby has today revealed the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2024, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November.

On 14 November 2024, World Rugby Council agreed to implement the following Global Law Trials for new competitions/leagues starting after 1 January 2025. In short, they include: Quicker conversions; A new set time to form a lineout (in line with 30 seconds at the scrum) Cleaner play away from the ruck/maul/scrum

Jul 1, 2024 · On 9 May 2024, World Rugby Council agreed to law changes in three areas covering: Offside in front of a kicker; Eliminating the crocodile roll; Removing the scrum option when a Free Kick is awarded; The following are the areas of law with the new law wording. They come into effect on 1 July 2024.