World Rugby has confirmed updated Emirates Match Official appointments for four WXV Global Series 2026 matches. The updates relate to four matches with changes to assistant referees, Television Match Officials and Foul Play Review Officers. The matches involved are Ireland v USA (20 September), Zealand v France (24 October), USA v England (30 October) and
Potential debutant and first five-eighth Arene Landon-Lane joins the Black Ferns squad in Scotland as injury replacement for co-captain Ruahei Demant. Demant was ruled out of the away WXV Global Series following a calf injury received during the Test against South Africa, and will stay on with the team for the remainder of the tour.
Historic first for Fijiana as Hong Kong China complete Brazil comeback and the Netherlands make a statement The WXV Global Challenger Series is live with Fiji kicking off their campaign at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground with a first-ever win over Spain, Hong Kong China coming from behind to beat Brazil, and the Netherlands putting
World Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Official appointments for the WXV Global Series and WXV Global Series Challenger presented by Mitsubishi Electric, which take place across September and October. Ten referees from eight nations will referee the 30 matches across 13 countries in the WXV Global Series A further six referees from as many
Expanded agreement builds on the momentum of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, with enhanced support for the WXV Global Series and Challenger running from 2026 into 2028. World Rugby and Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. have extended their successful global partnership, with Mitsubishi Electric strengthening its commitment to the women’s game through support for the WXV
Building on the momentum of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, World Rugby has announced that Hong Kong will host the WXV Global Series Challenger central competition, the second division of the WXV Global Series competition from 13 – 26 September 2026. Teams ranked 13 -17 – Fiji, Hong Kong China, the Netherlands, Samoa, Spain and
1. Canada are tough opponents 2. Final matches are rarely one way 3. England’s game-plan remains unclear In more detail John Mitchell set out his strategy for the Red Roses after acting as an observer during Louis Deacon’s term as interim chief. He wanted to see a more expansive approach adopted, with less emphasis on
Sally Horrox gave her usual upbeat address at BC Place, Vancouver. She could point to exciting rugby, new nations finding their footing and worldwide interest. It was indeed heartening to see eighteen squads meet up at three venues to enjoy more competition, increase the number of test matchers played, and inspire more youngsters to take
France v New Zealand A Brief Scene-setting Two successive matches between the teams had seen a 1-point margin. You can’t get much closer than that. All three head coaches assembled their strongest line-ups, while paying attention to current form and fitness. For the French duo this meant Séraphine Okemba replacing Téani Feleu at 6. That
WXV2 – The Last Rites All three games are here, Wales v Japan first; Australia v Scotland second; South Africa v Italy down below. The final pecking-order comes last. Wales v Japan The Sakura started with deft handling, led by Sachiko Kato, but a fluffed pass let Kayleigh Powell find a long boomer to touch.
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