World Rugby has announced that the pioneers who organised the first women’s Rugby World Cup and recent stars of the game will be celebrated at a special World Rugby Hall of Fame presented by TUDOR induction in New Zealand in November. Six legends in Deborah Griffin (England), Sue Dorrington (England), Alice D. Cooper (England), Mary
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World Rugby announces landmark partnership with Capgemini
Transformative partnership sees Capgemini become Global Partner of Women in Rugby World Rugby and Capgemini are committed to developing more female leaders across the game through the ‘Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme’ Capgemini to become Worldwide partner of Rugby World Cups 2021 and 2025 and Global Partner of WXV; a new global competition set to
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Twelve inspiring women awarded Executive Leadership Scholarships
Global rugby family celebrating International Women’s Day to #BreakTheBias Twelve inspiring women from 12 nations receive transformational scholarships World Rugby’s Women in Rugby plan accelerating positive change on and off the field On International Women’s Day, World Rugby has announced the 12 inspirational women who have been awarded Executive Leadership Scholarships for 2022 as the
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World Rugby appoints Sally Horrox as Director of Women’s Rugby
World Rugby has announced that Sally Horrox will join the organisation as Director of Women’s Rugby in early May. The announcement comes ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2021 Final Qualification Tournament decider in Dubai on Friday when Colombia will play Scotland for the 12th and final place at the showcase event in New Zealand later this
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World Rugby plans to support global action on climate change
New Environmental Sustainability Plan sets specific targets to cut carbon emissions, waste and other environmental impacts Plan reflects urgent need to halve emissions by 2030 and drive net zero emissions by 2040 as World Rugby joins “Race to Zero” campaign Strategy developed in consultation with world-leading experts and the global rugby family Targets include Rugby
World Rugby appoint Charlotte Samuelson as Chief Operating Officer
In line with the continued advancement of World Rugby’s organisation structures to deliver against the pillars of an ambitious new strategic plan, Samuelson will have overarching responsibility for all of World Rugby’s corporate activities, including Finance, Legal, Technology, Risk and HR and joins the World Rugby team in Dublin in May. With a proven track record
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England Sevens programme update
The RFU has announced the England Sevens programme structure for 2022. England Sevens return to the World Series in both the men’s and women’s competition in Malaga (21-23 January) after Great Britain Sevens competed in the opening two rounds in Dubai, as part of the standing agreement to play the calendar year 2021. The squads
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World Rugby Women’s 15s Dream Team of the Year
World Rugby Women’s 15s Dream Team of the Year in association with Capgemini Six nations are represented in the Dream Team with Canada, Italy, New Zealand and Wales each providing one player in a selection dominated by England and France, the two most successful teams in women’s rugby in 2021. With a total of 539
World Rugby to increase the pace of women’s rugby development
World Rugby has announced that it will increase the pace of women’s rugby development through the second phase of its 2017-25 strategic plan. The transformative “Accelerating the global development of women in rugby” plan reflects the international federation’s commitment to increasing competitiveness, player, fan and commercial interest, and further advancing women in rugby around the
Nominations announced for World Rugby Awards 2021
The rugby family can now cast their vote for six of the prestigious World Rugby Awards 2021 categories after the nominations selected by the star-studded panel were revealed on Monday. Fans will be able to select their winners for the World Rugby Men’s and Women’s Players of the Year in sevens and 15s, as well
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