Global rugby leaders attending World Rugby’s annual Shape of the Game week have committed to driving greater alignment in law and officiating application across competitions, while increasing focus on making the sport clearer and simpler for fans and players alike, and generating greater value, together.
World Rugby is bringing together leading figures from across the sport in London this week for its annual Shape of the Game meetings, focused on ensuring that the ‘rugby experience’ grows the sport’s reach, relevance and impact, driving sustainable global growth.
Aimee Barrett-Theron will become the second female to referee 50 tests after the appointments were announced for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, Pacific Four Series and the inaugural U21 Women’s Six Nations Series.
World Rugby has launched the Women in Rugby Careers Programme, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to strengthening leadership and career pathways for women across the global game.
World Rugby confirms the full Pacific Four Series 2026 schedule that will see USA host Australia, Canada and New Zealand with matches across three straight weekends in April.
RugbyPass TV (online and FAST) is the home of world-class rugby this February, delivering a blockbuster line-up of LIVE international sevens and 15s, available FREE to fans in select territories.
Former New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Mark Robinson is to join World Rugby in May as its new Chief of Rugby.
World Rugby can confirm that Charlotte Samuelson will be stepping down as Chief Operating Officer at the end of January 2026.
World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson has led the tributes to England’s Sara Cox, who today announced her retirement from refereeing on the international stage.
