World Rugby Launches AUD$30 Million Impact Beyond Legacy Programme Ahead of Rugby World Cups 2027 and 2029
Australia and the Pacific to benefit from long-term investment as World Rugby launches its latest legacy programme By The Rugby Fan Central Team World Rugby has officially launched Impact Beyond Australia & Pasifika, backed by AUD$30 million (approximately US$19.5 million) in Australian Government funding designed to create a lasting legacy from the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World […]
WXV Global Series Challenger 2026 Match Schedule Confirmed as Hong Kong Prepares to Host Inaugural Tournament
By The Rugby Fan Central Team World Rugby has confirmed the match schedule for the inaugural WXV Global Series Challenger, with six emerging women’s rugby nations set to compete in Hong Kong across three match weekends from 13-26 September 2026. More than simply releasing the tournament fixtures, the announcement marks another milestone in the rollout of the […]
USA Rugby and CRAA Partnership Signals New Era for College Rugby
By The Rugby Fan Central Team USA Rugby and the College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) have announced a strategic partnership that could reshape the future of collegiate rugby in the United States through new investment, expanded operational support, and closer alignment with the national governing body. While the partnership will not immediately change how […]
Are Rugby’s Concussion Protocols Built for Women?
by The Rugby Fan Central Team Cardiff University researchers are combining instrumented mouthguards with advanced brain imaging to investigate whether head impacts in women’s rugby need to be understood differently from those in the men’s game. Cardiff University researchers are tracking 30 female rugby players with instrumented mouthguards this season, while a smaller group undergoes repeated advanced […]
Kansas City Steps Up Push to Host 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup
By The Rugby Fan Central Team Kansas City is strengthening its bid to host matches at the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup, with city leaders moving toward the governmental commitments needed to bring the tournament to the region. Mayor Quinton Lucas introduced measures Thursday related to hosting two major international events in 2031: the FIFA […]
Why Dominic Besag’s Move to the Sharks Matters for the USA Eagles
By The Rugby Fan Central Team Dominic Besag has packed a remarkable amount of rugby into the first 21 years of his life. He started playing at five, captained the USA U20s, became the second-youngest player to debut for the Men’s Eagles and has already accumulated 21 Test caps. Now comes his biggest step yet. […]
Pacific Nations Cup Returns With New Four-Team Format as USA Draws Japan in Semifinal
By the Rugby Fan Central Team The Pacific Nations Cup will look very different in 2026. World Rugby has confirmed the dates and format for the 17th edition of the tournament, with Canada, Fiji, Japan and the USA heading to Japan in September for a four-team knockout competition. The tournament will be played over two […]
CRAA Sets 2026–27 Championship Calendar as RFC Expands College Rugby Coverage
By The Rugby Fan Central Team The roadmap to the 2027 college rugby national championships is beginning to take shape. The College Rugby Association of America (CRAA), in partnership with USA Rugby, has confirmed its postseason and National Championship Series calendar for the 2026–27 season, setting dates for championships across the men’s and women’s college […]
RFU Launches Landmark Anti-Sexism and Misogyny Policy Across English Rugby
By The Rugby Fan Central Team More than eight in ten women surveyed as part of new Rugby Football Union (RFU) research said they had experienced sexism in community rugby, prompting the governing body to introduce a standalone anti-sexism and misogyny policy that will apply across every level of the game in England. The policy, […]
Officials Confirmed for Second USA Women U20 Test in Stellenbosch
By The Rugby Fan Central Team The match officials have been confirmed for Friday’s second Women’s U20 international between the USA Women U20and the Junior Springbok Women in Stellenbosch. South Africa’s Giana Viljoen will referee the match, with Angie Bezuidenhout and Siyanda Pikoli appointed as assistant referees. Egon Seconds will serve as the Television Match Official (TMO). The match will be played at Markotter Stadium on Friday, July 24, […]