World Rugby has launched WXV, a three-tiered annual competition model that will start in 2023 CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 16, 2021/ -- Sixteen-team, three-tier WXV global competition set to begin in 2023; World Rugby to invest £6.4 million in its first two years; unified international 15s calendar to comprise of two
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More people talking about rugby in Egypt following women’s Arab Sevens success
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Rugby World Cup 2021 statement
World Rugby has made the difficult decision to recommend the postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021, scheduled to be hosted in New Zealand between 18 September-16 October, until next year. The recommendation will be considered by the Rugby World Cup Board and World Rugby Executive Committee on 8 and 9
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