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World Rugby is the world governing body for the sport of rugby union. World Rugby, founded in 1886, organises the Rugby World Cup every four years, the sport's most recognised and most profitable competition. It also organises a number of other international rugby competitions, such as the World Rugby Sevens Series, the Rugby World Cup Sevens, the World Under-20 Championship, and the Pacific Nations Cup. World Rugby's headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Its membership now comprises 120 national unions.
Chairman / President
Bill Beaumont
CEO / Managing Director
Alan Gilpin
CFO / Finance Director
Neil Hitchen
Industry
Sports
Website
world.rugby
Headquarters address
8-10 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin, Ireland
Year founded
1886
South Africa, captained by Siya Kolisi, started and finished ‌2025 as the world’s No 1-ranked side. Photo: Reuters
Year in Review

Year in rugby: South Africa dominate, France win Six Nations, England rising

British & Irish Lions complete 2-1 series victory in Australia, England lift the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Year in Review

Year in women’s sport: England win rugby, football; WNBA grows, India’s moment

Rugby World Cup 2027

Rugby World Cup 2027: can Hong Kong close gap before facing Wallabies, All Blacks?

Rugby World Cup 2027

2027 Rugby World Cup draw: Hong Kong welcome clashes with Australia, New Zealand

‘Everybody loves an underdog, and giant-killers,’ captain Josh Hrstich says after debutants are drawn in Pool A with two rugby superpowers.

Hong Kong players Eric Chui Wai-lap (left) and captain Josh Hrstich react to Wednesday’s draw. Photo: Dickson Lee
Rugby World Cup 2027

Samoa last team to reach 2027 Rugby World Cup after winning qualifying event

They join Hong Kong and 22 other teams in the draw on December 3 following tense draw with Belgium in Dubai.

Hong Kong International Test Rugby

Rugby chiefs unveil ‘watershed’ Nations Championship to crown top team, hemisphere

Top 12 teams to play in international windows of July and November, while 12 more teams including Hong Kong will play in second-tier Nations Cup.

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Rugby World Cup 2027

Belgium on brink of surprise Rugby World Cup spot, but must beat Samoa to make it

The Belgians will face the Pacific Islanders for a spot at the 2027 tournament after both teams get two wins in the qualifiers in Dubai.

Belgium’s Felipe Geraghty pounces on a loose ball during the Rugby World Cup 2027 final qualification tournament match against Brazil in Dubai on Thursday. Photo: Getty Images
2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby in delicate balancing act as it hunts Olympic, World Cup spots

Men’s team are favourites in the National Games sevens starting on Wednesday while the women’s team will have a harder fight on their hands.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong face ACT Brumbies seeking signs of progress on road to Rugby World Cup

Team aim to put ‘tough couple of weeks’ behind them after loss to Japan A and revelation of Luke van der Smit’s failed drugs test.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby’s Luke van der Smit facing long ban after failing drugs test

The No 8 reportedly tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance after Asia Rugby Championship clash against Korea in July.

Hong Kong’s Luke van der Smit runs through the Sri Lanka defence during an Asia Rugby Championship clash at Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground. Photo: Sun Yeung
2025 National Games

Hong Kong rugby star to enjoy National Games honour before Christmas of denial

James Christie set to co-captain city team on their return to multi-sports extravaganza, then turn attention to World Series quest.

James Christie (with ball) in action during Hong Kong’s recent Asian Series success in Sri Lanka. Photo: Asia Rugby
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong handed 9-try Rugby World Cup reality check by Japan A

City’s men lose Kai Tak Stadium encounter 59-14, with coach Andrew Douglas ‘pretty disappointed’ with team’s performance.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong name side with eye on Rugby World Cup future for Japan A clash

Andrew Douglas looking to ‘build something’ with 23-man squad that includes some different combinations in forwards and backs.

Six Nations Championship

Major rugby nations unite to say they will ban players who join rebel series R360

Breakaway organisation akin to LIV Golf says it has signed up 200 players to launch a multi-city series next year.

South Africa (in green) and New Zealand are among eight countries urging their men’s and women’s players to think carefully before accepting offers from R360. Photo: AFP
Disease

Ex-England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS, or motor neurone disease

The 47-year-old, who played a key role in his country’s 2003 World Cup win, says he does not feel unwell and is ‘staying positive’.

England flanker Lewis Moody (right) is tackled by Romanian fly-half Marin Dumbrava during their 2011 Rugby World Cup match in Dunedin, New Zealand. Photo: AFP
Rugby World Cup 2027

Rugby World Cup 2027: Hong Kong to learn identity of group opponents in December

Hosts Australia to kick off expanded 6-week-long tournament, which will feature a round of 16 for first time.

2025 National Games

Hong Kong to roll out big guns in quest for rugby sevens gold at National Games

City to throw everything at winning home tournament in hopes of inspiring the next generation of players.

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Hong Kong China Rugby

New global women’s rugby series adds 100 matches to calendar, Hong Kong in tier 2

WXV Global Series will run from 2026 to 2028, with Hong Kong taking on Brazil, Fiji, the Netherlands, Samoa and Spain.

Hong Kong’s Sabay Lynam dives for the the ball during her side’s WXV 3 pool match against Madagascar at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens 2026: ticket details announced for 50th anniversary tournament

Tickets for next April’s edition to go on sale in phases beginning October 1.

Women’s Rugby

The German-Chinese rugby player helping women see beauty in strength

Sofie Fella grew up in Shanghai and spent three years of her life in Hong Kong, here she tells the Post about her Big Collection brand.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong needs more open and empathetic conversations on suicide

Readers discuss how the city can address the rising number of suicides, and changes to the Hong Kong Sevens tournament.

The 2024-2026 theme for World Suicide Prevention Day is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens set for mid-April, will launch controversial World Championship

World Rugby confirm calendar for elite division of revamped circuit, lower-tier nations in dark over tournament dates and destinations.

Argentina’s men celebrate winning the 2025 Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
Rugby World Cup 2027

Want to watch Hong Kong at 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia? Here’s how

Fans can register now, with several important dates to note in the coming months.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s hard-won spot in Rugby World Cup is a dream come true

The city, famous for hosting the iconic Sevens tournament, finally made the men’s 15-a-side world cup after coming close previously.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong hero’s emotional journey to 2027 Rugby World Cup

Tom Hill thought his chance had gone but, now 35, has helped his team seal a spot among the elite.

Tom Hill (left) passes the ball to captain Josh Hrstich during their side’s Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship game against South Korea in Incheon (July 5, 2025). Photo: HKCR
Ben Thompson

Japan extend Wales’ losing streak to 18 Tests with win in boiling conditions

The home team’s second-ever win over the Welshmen will see Eddie Jones’ men overtake them in the Test rankings for the first time.

Japan players celebrate their victory in the rugby Test against Wales at the Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu in Kitakyushu on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong can qualify for 2027 World Cup, win or lose in South Korea, here’s how

A look at the permutations if Hong Kong fail to win their final Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship match in Incheon on Saturday.

Hong Kong China Rugby

Rugby Premier League: Hong Kong star backs franchise model to power rugby sevens

Michael Coverdale is returning from Indian event with new ideas, including format tweaks, says tournament unanimously popular with players.

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