Women in Rugby Leadership Programme

In partnership with

2024 2025 Leaders

Sanaya Mehta, Waisale Serevi and Ada Milby.
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“The best is yet to come”: Sanaya Mehta using Capgemini programme to drive change in India
We spoke to the Rugby India vice-president about her love of the game and her participation in the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme.
Nicole Acevedo
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Nicole Acevedo Tanguerife: Colombia’s future rests on strong shoulders
The Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme participant spoke to World Rugby about her love for the game and how she is helping it to flourish in the South American country.
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Sports Management Training Programme empowering women in Africa
The second edition of the Rugby Africa-LUNEX Sports Management Training Programme features 23 female leaders from 21 countries across the continent.
Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme participants Kanisha Vincent and Maria Samson
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“No limit”: Maria Samson using scholarship to accelerate leadership journey
We spoke to the former Canada international about her participation in the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme and what it means to her.
Capgemini 2024 2025 Women in Leadership
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World Rugby and Capgemini announce the next cohort of 25 scholars to take part in the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme
World Rugby and Capgemini are delighted to announce the 25 inspiring female leaders from around the world that will participate in the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme in 2024 and 2025, driving visibility of female leaders from within the rugby family and helping to accelerate the development of the women and girls’ game, on the road to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
Marie Stella Gakima
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Marie Stella Gakima is making a place for women in rugby in Burundi
The Burundian joined the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme last year and the rewards of her participation have already been felt.
Dr 'Unaloto Sili
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Dr ‘Unaloto Sili using scholarship to help drive change in Tonga
Dr Sili spoke to World Rugby about how her participation in the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme has aided her work with the Tonga Rugby Union.
Joy Neville
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Beaumont joins tributes to retiring match official Joy Neville
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has paid tribute to Ireland’s Joy Neville ahead of her final test as a referee in Paris this weekend.
Natalie Kurtanidze and Sir Bill Beaumont
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Natalie Kurtanidze blazing a trail for female leaders in Georgia
We caught up with Kurtanidze to discuss her time on the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme and what she hopes to achieve through it.
Oceania Women in Rugby Network Forum 2024
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Oceania Women in Rugby Network Forum showcases “power of the collective”
Nineteen women from across the region came together in Nadi between 20-23 March, to work on professional development and contribute to the governing body’s strategic plans.