Aimee Barrett-Theron to referee opening match of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
South Africa’s Aimee Barrett-Theron will referee the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match between hosts England and USA in Sunderland on 22 August.
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World Rugby releases Impact Beyond 2025 progress report ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
With 50 days to go until Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off in England, momentum continues to build as World Rugby releases its mid-year Impact Beyond 2025 progress report.
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Emirates signs on as Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
World Rugby and Emirates have announced a new partnership which will see the airline become an Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, deepening the airline’s commitment to growing the game of rugby.
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World Rugby evolves Six-Point Plan on Player Welfare
World Rugby is today announcing the next evolution of the international federation’s Six-Point Plan on player welfare. The original Plan which came into effect in 2021, has been the driving force behind a host of player welfare improvements which have led global sport. The new evolution of the Six-Point Plan will ensure that rugby never stands still in this vital area.
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How hot is too hot to play? World Rugby’s updated heat guidelines explained
In 2025, World Rugby updated its heat and air quality guidelines, setting out all the measures to be taken to support players taking part in World Rugby competitions in hot conditions. The guidelines update the process for, and at what point water breaks are introduced, measures such as extending the half-time break or if a game needs to be postponed or suspended.
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How rugby’s new faster and simpler disciplinary trial works
The upcoming international window and the men’s British and Irish Lions tour of Australia will see a new, faster and simpler disciplinary process being trialled. The trial will first apply to the England XV v France XV match on Saturday, 21 June, and then to all World Rugby competitions and international tests where World Rugby is responsible for managing the disciplinary process, from Friday, 27 June.
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O2 announced as an Official Partner for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
World Rugby has joined forces with O2 as an Official Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 and presenting partner of the opening show in Sunderland.
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Sarah Hunter returns to her first club to inspire the next generation of female coaches
As excitement continues to build ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, ChildFund Rugby staged a UK ‘Grassroots to Global’ forum bringing together female leaders from the local rugby community.
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Emirates World Rugby Match Official appointments confirmed for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 warm-up matches
World Rugby has announced the Emirates Match Official appointments for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 warm-up matches in July and August.
