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New World League for Rugby May Start in 2026

World Rugby and other major stakeholders in the international game have begun planning on the future global calendar with the men’s and women’s games getting a new competition for international windows to increase depth throughout the game. Meetings over the weekend were between International Rugby Players, World Rugby, the British and Irish Lions, the major […]

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Sportsbreaks, Major League Rugby Partner on Title Game Hospitality

Sportsbreaks.com will be the official fan travel partner of Major League Rugby for the league’s championship game on July 8 in Chicago. The title match will be hosted by the league’s newest team, the Chicago Hounds, at SeatGeek Stadium. Fan packages for this year’s title game will be part of a multi-year partnership between the […]

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Rugby HOF

Seven New Members to be Inducted Into US Rugby Hall of Fame

The US Rugby Foundation has announced the seven new inductees into the US Rugby Hall of Fame, as well as the Foundation’s special award recipients, including longtime SportsTravel columnist Bob Latham. The US Rugby Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on September 16 in Salt Lake City, the day before the USA men’s […]

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New Zealand to Host Women’s Rugby Showcase This Fall

A new tournament to showcase the visibility of women’s international rugby will take place this year in New Zealand with six countries competing. WXV 1 will be held between three New Zealand cities from October 20 through November 4. The tournament will feature England, France and Wales. Those three teams will be joined by the […]

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USA Rugby Canada

Spartanburg to Host World Rugby U20s Trophy Qualifier

The University of South Carolina-Upstate in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is the host of this week’s World Rugby U20s Trophy Qualifier between the United States and Canada. “We are so excited to host USA Rugby’s Under 20 National Team vs. Canada right here on campus at Spartanburg Regional Field at County University Soccer Stadium,” said Vice […]

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Rugby Utah

U.S. Men’s National Rugby Team to Host French Club Stade Toulousain

The United States men’s national rugby union team will play host to legendary French club Stade Toulousain on September 17 at America First Field in Sandy, Utah, through a partnership with USA Rugby, The Rugby Alliance and the Utah Warriors of Major League Rugby. “This match is very exciting news for the American rugby public, […]

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International Rugby League

2025 International Rugby League World Cup Seeks New Host

The International Rugby League is without a host for the 2025 World Cup after the France 2025 organizing committee was forced to withdraw from hosting the tournament. The tournament was awarded to France after initial plans for it to be held in North America were scrapped. Organizers have been unable to meet financial criteria set […]

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Host 2024 Rugby Challenge Cup

The 2024 European Professional Club Rugby Challenge Cup will take place at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24–25. Major rugby fixtures have been previously staged at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which has a capacity of 62,850. The 2024 EPCR Finals will be the biggest rugby event at the venue to date. “We are absolutely delighted […]

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Madrid to Host the Grand Final of the World Rugby Sevens Series

Madrid, Spain, will host the Grand Final of the World Rugby Sevens Series starting with the 2023–2024 season, World Rugby and the City of Madrid have confirmed. The three-day festival of competition and entertainment will take place at Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium in June 2024. The remodeled Sevens World Series will feature seven festival style events, […]

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