World Rugby Media
@worldrugbymedia
Followers
4,701
Following
53
Media
223
Statuses
1,106
The official handle for @WorldRugby Communications, covering PR, news and key stakeholder information for the sport's governing body.
Dublin, Ireland
Joined August 2014
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
FEMA
• 883208 Tweets
ORM BKK INTER CATWALK
• 402297 Tweets
jeonghan
• 306327 Tweets
True Way Of Worship
• 154384 Tweets
#AlwaysToYouHannie
• 118369 Tweets
#어디서라도부르자_정한아_생일축하해
• 118305 Tweets
ダンダダン
• 57447 Tweets
#アオのハコ
• 55917 Tweets
Chagos Islands
• 33950 Tweets
Mauritius
• 33060 Tweets
Liz Cheney
• 29288 Tweets
Luis Carlos Vélez
• 28258 Tweets
#カリスマ3周年
• 27503 Tweets
ピッコロさん
• 23152 Tweets
$RDOG
• 19134 Tweets
首相方針
• 13279 Tweets
比例重複
• 13189 Tweets
原則公認
• 11476 Tweets
トコロバ
• 10840 Tweets
オトノケ
• 10016 Tweets
World Rugby confirms sporting sanctions for Russia and Belarus:
1. Suspension of Russia & Belarus from international & cross border rugby
2. Suspension of Russia from World Rugby membership
(Belarus is not a World Rugby member)
Effective immediately
43
321
1K
Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will create history on 25 June when she leads an all-female match official team for the Portugal v Italy men’s international at the Estadio do Restelo in Lisbon.
14
68
883
World Rugby has today unveiled the vibrant new brand, format and fixtures for the reimagined Pacific Nations Cup, a six-team annual competition featuring Canada, Fiji, Japan, Samoa, Tonga, and USA.
#PacificNationsCup
27
128
857
🚨 The
#RWC2023
match schedule has been announced!
Hosts
@FranceRugby
will face the
@AllBlacks
in a blockbuster opening match on 8 September 2023
📅 Full details at
15
222
623
The World Rugby Council has approved an amendment to the regulation 8 that will now permit an international player to transfer once from one union to another subject to demonstrating a close and credible link to that union via birth right.
48
168
479
New report reveals over two million new rugby participants in Asia, showing impact beyond Rugby World Cup 2019
@WorldRugby
@JRFURugby
@asiarugby
@rugbyworldcup
#ImpactBeyond
5
72
371
Romain Poite (
@FranceRugby
) who made his debut in 2006 will take charge of his 72nd and final test match this weekend for
@Scotlandteam
v
@wallabies
, cementing his status as third most capped test referee behind
@Nigelrefowens
(100) &
@WayneBarnesRef
(96)
21
54
381
⚠️A new set of principles have been agreed for
#RWC2023
• A minimum of five rest days for all matches
• Permitted squad sizes increased from 31 to 33 players
To accommodate additional rest days, the pool phase will be extended by one week. More⬇️
2
74
361
World Rugby statement: Rassie Erasmus social media commentary on match officials
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
225
66
324
Disciplinary update: Rassie Erasmus and South Africa Rugby misconduct hearing
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
163
93
298
Spain booked their place at
#RWC2023
with a 33-28 win against Portugal in Madrid.
Los Leones end their long wait for men’s
@rugbyworldcup
return and will line up in Pool B alongside reigning champions South Africa, Ireland, Scotland and the Asia/Pacific 1 qualifier.
4
43
296
Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia will be a tournament of firsts.
With the qualification pathway for the men's pinnacle competition unveiled,
#RWC2027
(1 Oct-13 Nov, 2027) already promises to be a unique edition:
1⃣ First Rugby World Cup to feature 24 teams and six pools
32
66
278
Simon Raiwalui joins World Rugby as High Performance Pathways and Player Development Manager
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
9
26
204
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont and Princess Akiko of Mikasa today held productive discussions regarding Japan's ongoing commitment to rugby, women's and community rugby and future Rugby World Cup hosting ambitions.
2
40
190
World Rugby has launched ‘A Global Sport for All’, a new strategic plan for the advancement and growth of the sport through to 2025.
The plan is underpinned by a focus on evolving the game, with advancing player welfare at heart.
17
83
185
South Africa sparkle in Edmonton sunshine to win HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2021
#HSBC7s
via
@WorldRugby7s
#rugby7s
@Blitzboks
1
27
182
World Rugby has confirmed that Angus Gardner (Australia) has withdrawn from officiating duties for the two-test series between South Africa and Ireland for personal reasons. The Australian will be replaced by Luke Pearce (England) as referee for the first test and also as
10
20
168
RTÉ and Virgin Media secure Rugby World Cup 2023 rights
#RWC2023
All 48 matches of
@France2023
will be free to air on Irish television with
@IrishRugby
’s matches shared across the two broadcasters and the final live on both
@RTEsport
and
@VMSportIE
.
4
9
163
World Rugby has announced new law application guidelines (directives) aimed at enhancing the flow of the game.
✅Implementation from 1 January 2023
✅Stricter reinforcement of current law
✅enforcement of time limits, shot clocks & breakdown aspects
15
70
161
International rugby set to resume in October as World Rugby Council approves temporary 2020 COVID-19 calendar.
More information ➡️
3
67
151
With excitement building ahead of
#RWC2021
, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited players in Whangarei to discuss the tournament & women in rugby
4
18
149
BREAKING: Clarification in Law ruling - hurdling/jumping over a tackler
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
7
67
152
The captains assembled to officially launch the
@WorldRugby
U20 Trophy 2023, which kicks off in Kenya on Saturday.
Eight teams split across two pools of four will battle to be promoted in the World Rugby U20 Championship 2024
#WorldRugbyU20s
3
63
116
World Rugby is delighted to receive the
@Olympics
IOC Climate Action Award 2023 for Innovation.
It recognises the efforts from
@WorldRugby
, tournament hosts
@Springboks
, fans and other stakeholders to make
#RWC7s
2022 in Cape Town more sustainable.
6
26
109
World Rugby can confirm that Fiji has been reinstated to the World Rugby Council with immediate effect following the Executive Board’s approval of the Fiji Oversight Committee's recommendation to reinstate the union. This follows the adoption of a new constitution and governance
6
35
109
World's first international match officials representative body launches
3
23
100
World Rugby welcomes Gallagher as Official Partner of women’s rugby, WXV and RWC 2025.
2
31
96
Japan XV has won the
@WorldRugby
Pacific Challenge 2024.
They claim the title off defending champions
@fijirugby
Warriors after a 65-15 win over Tonga A in the final round in Apia on Saturday.
2
17
96
World Rugby has launched the Head Contact Process (HCP) to assist the sanctioning process for contact with the head and neck, underscoring the sport’s commitment to head injury prevention.
#playerwelfare
More at
3
39
89
World Rugby has established the Tonga Rugby Infrastructure and Rebuilding Fund and pledged £100,000 to kick-start the restoration of
@officialTongaRU
infrastructure impacted by the volcanic eruption and tsunami in January 2022.
2
28
87
70 representatives from almost 30 US cities were in Washington DC today for the
@rugbyworldcup
Host City Summit, beginning their journey towards hosing matches in 2031 and 2033
#UnitedbyRugby
3
19
87
World Rugby High Performance 15s Match Officials Manager Alain Rolland is to step down from his role after four successful years to spend more time with his family & concentarte on his business interests
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
4
17
80
RugbyPass TV's exclusive broadcast in the UK and Ireland of England's victory over Japan last weekend was the biggest rugby stream of its kind.
The match, which kicked off at 06:50 GMT+1, attracted 512,000 unique views, generating more than 270,000 viewing hours. These figures
7
12
82
World Rugby welcomes
@NZRugby
Board’s decision to award conditional licenses for Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika to join a planned new professional competition from 2022. [1/3]
@fijirugby
@manusamoa
@officialTongaRU
1
15
80
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont leads the tributes as record-breaking referee Wayne Barnes calls time on stellar career
✅111 test caps as referee
✅ 92 tests as an assistant referee
✅ 5 men's Rugby World Cups
✅ World Rugby Referee Award
|
#rugby
5
14
77
On
#ColourBlindAwarenessDay
,
@WorldRugby
and
@RugbyWorldCup
are taking steps to improve the experience on and off the pitch and support safety, inclusion and enjoyment
#RugbyForAll
5
22
76
How well do you know your laws?
Featuring video examples, illustrations and referee signals, the World Rugby Laws of the Game 2021 is a must-have for anyone involved in rugby.
6
19
71
Rugby World Cup host locations confirmed for 2025-2033 with England, Australia and USA set to welcome the pinnacle tournament after World Rugby Council approves new partnership model to optimise game growth opportunities
@RugbyWorldCup
@worldrugby
#rugby
3
24
72
An independent misconduct committee has found that behaviour displayed by SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus towards match officials during this year’s test series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions constituted misconduct.
102
17
67
Council approves new model based on partnership for
@rugbyworldcup
host selection, awarding exclusive status to
🏴
@EnglandRugby
Preferred Candidate
#RWC2025
🇦🇺
@RugbyAU
Preferred Candidate
#RWC2027
🇺🇸
@USARugby
Exclusive targeted dialogue
#RWC2031
7
28
71
Spain to appeal independent judicial committee decision | World Rugby
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
10
28
69
Olympic excitement builds ahead of World Rugby Sevens Repechage draw, follow it live on World Rugby website and Facebook at 10:00 BST on Tuesday 11 May
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
1
20
69
#RWC2023
Qualifiers ➡️ three places to be determined in July
3⃣ teams will qualify for Rugby World Cup
@France2023
in July with qualifiers taking place on four continents for the Africa 1, Asia/Pacific 1 and Americas 2 spots.
1
36
67
France have moved up to 5th in the men's
@WorldRugby
Rankings after their victory over Austtralia
1
7
65
Match officials announced for men’s
@SixNationsRugby
2021
Nine referees will feature across the Championship with Matthew Carley (
@EnglandRugby
) taking charge of the opening match between
@Federugby
and
@FranceRugby
in Rome on 6 February.
5
14
65
Last March, future stars of rugby in the Pacific Islands participated in the 2020 Pacific Combine. [THREAD]
Three days of intense training and workshops in which the best performers get an opportunity to be placed within professional teams around the globe.
2
21
61
Rugby sevens match officials unveiled for Olympic Games Paris 2024 | World Rugby
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
0
11
63
World Rugby has led tributes to its former Chairman Bernard Lapasset who passed away aged 75.
Lapasset will be remembered as one of sport’s finest administrators, a visionary who passionately believed in rugby’s power to unite.
0
15
61
World Rugby tribute to former Ivory Coast international Max Brito
3
13
60
For the first time, World Rugby will award hosting rights to its next two men’s and women’s
@RugbyWorldCup
(2025, 2027, 2029 & 2031) within the same process.
The revised timetable will culminate with the selection of four hosts at Council in May 2022.
2
21
59
Rugby sevens match schedule confirmed for Olympic Games Paris 2024 | World Rugby
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
0
16
60
World Rugby appoints Joe Schmidt as Director of Rugby and High Performance
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
0
17
60
World Rugby launches WXV, a new global competition and aligned calendar to supercharge the women’s 15s game
The three-tiered annual competition model will start in 2023 and feature16 teams.
#WXV
#WomenInRugby
2
21
58
Global expansion continues as Mongolia becomes World Rugby full member | World Rugby
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
2
10
58
South Africa men and Australia women reign supreme in Seville - HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
#HSBC7s
via
@WorldRugby7s
#rugby7s
2
16
57
Final Qualification Tournament for Rugby World Cup 2023 to take place at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai from 6-18 November, 2022.
#RWC2023
Four teams (🇰🇪🇭🇰🇵🇹🇺🇸) will compete for the last ticket to
@France2023
(Pool C) over three match days.
1
14
57
Scene set for super-charged Rugby World Cup 2021 as new dates in 2022 announced
👉 extended window, increased rest days for all teams
👉 revised brand launch
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
1
26
56
Independent disciplinary committee confirms Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby hearing dates (issued on behalf of the independent committee chair)
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
30
13
56
Rugby World Cup 2023 was the most viewed rugby event of all time.
Achieving 1.33 billion viewing hours (+30% v RWC 2015), 85% of the global viewership was from free-to-air TV underscoring World Rugby’s mission to make the tournament accessible for all.
0
9
55
DHL and Tudor confirmed as partners for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
0
17
54
World Rugby's Graduated Return to Play (GRTP) protocols for the elite game is evolving.
Players with history of concussion or obvious concussion symptoms will sit out from play for a minimum of 12 days, likely missing their next competitive match.
3
29
53
World Rugby welcomes first prosecution for online hate against a match official at Rugby World Cup 2023
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
3
23
51
World Rugby announces match official appointments for the July & August men's tests, including the
@lionsofficial
tour to South Africa.
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
2
14
52
World Rugby,
@NZRugby
, the University of Otago and Prevent Biometrics will undertake a ground-breaking study to understand the nature and frequency of head impacts in men’s and women’s community and age-grade rugby, using impact monitoring mouthguards.
0
28
52
Amendment to World Rugby Regulation 8 (national team eligibility) from 1 August 2024
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
6
39
50
🌍World Rugby launches ’Rugby for Nature’, an initiative calling on rugby clubs and communities to protect nature amid increases in species decline and habitat loss.
#EarthDay
New resource is available to
@WorldRugby
membership and wider public.
2
17
48
Excitement mounts as Japan prepares to host Asian qualifier for 2024 Olympics rugby sevens | World Rugby
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
1
9
48
Spain eligibility case update: the Independent Committee dismissed Spain's appeal and has upheld the original decision of the Independent Judicial Committee.
@RugbyRomania
therefore qualifies for
#RWC2023
as Europe 2 replacing Spain into Pool B.
More:
22
32
46
World Rugby has announced the
@emirates
match officials for the
@SixNationsRugby
2022, which kicks off on 5 February.
@GeorgianRugby
Nika Amashukeli is one of 3⃣ Six Nations referee debutants, and the first Georgian to take charge of a Championship match
0
9
48
Joint statement by World Rugby, RFU, WRU, IRP and Progressive Rugby following a positive and constructive meeting regarding player welfare advancements in the sport.
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
0
18
46
The
@WorldRugby
U20 Championship and U20 Trophy will return in 2023.
The two age-grade competitions increase international competitiveness and will provide future stars a platform to shine before reaching test level in rugby’s bicentenary year.
1
17
46
In a wide-ranging rights deal with
@SKYNZ
, World Rugby has acquired
@RugbyPass
to continue its mission to grow rugby interest worldwide.
Sky NZ secures exclusive rights for every World Rugby major event until 2029 (
@RugbyWorldCup
, WXV and
@WorldRugby7s
)
5
11
45
World Rugby welcomes Mastercard as founding global partner of Women in Rugby and launches bold new marketing campaign - Team Powered
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
2
19
47
Brain Health:
@WorldRugby
Chief Medical Officer, Dr Eanna Falvey launches the global rugby Brain Health Education campaign in partnership with
@IntRugbyPlayers
at the 2021 Medical Commission Conference
@brainhealthscot
@SeneNaoupu
0
7
46
World Rugby Spirit of Rugby partner, Bhubesi Pride Foundation, continues to inspire despite Covid-19 pandemic.
#SpiritOfRugby
0
13
44
With international rugby played today, here are a few interesting facts
•
@FranceRugby
will climb to 3⃣ in World Rugby Rankings if they beat the
@wallabies
• France have lost their last 11 matches v the Wallabies on Australian soil (last victory was in July 1990)
#AUSvFRA
2
4
46
Contact in training:
@SeneNaoupu
& Joe Schmidt explain Contact Training Load guidance, a partnership with
@IntRugbyPlayers
to promote best practices in injury prevention & performance
👉🏼
@WorldRugby
Medical Commission Conference
0
11
45
On 17 May, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (
#IDAHOBIT
),
@WorldRugby
joins members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community within and outside rugby to promote and celebrate
#RugbyForAll
.
10
15
44
World Rugby to live stream Super Rugby AU for free in key territories
👉Great news for fans
👉View the law trials
👉Fans can register via
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
8
10
44
Russia’s remaining scheduled matches in the
@rugby_europe
Championship are treated as abandoned and
@GeorgianRugby
, the Netherlands and
@PortugalRugby
have been awarded four match points.
The decision means Georgia have mathematically qualified for RWC 2023 in France.
#RWC2023
5
22
43
Rugby sevens to be included in the European Games 2023, which will act as a qualifier for the Olympic Games Paris 2024
@Olympics
@WorldRugby
@WorldRugby7s
@rugby_europe
#rugbysevens
🚨🏉🇪🇺 | A historic announcement! We are delighted to have 7s introduced into European Games 2023!
Looking forward to working with
@EOCmedia
@PKOL_pl
@WorldRugby
@eg2023pl
@WislaKrakowSA
@SPORT_GOV_PL
1
18
66
2
9
43
World Rugby has published the next steps in implementing key strands of the Shape of the Game action plan to grow rugby's audience share.
3
21
43
Brain Health Education:
“Long-term cognitive health is extremely complex, and dementia isn’t necessarily a consequence of one factor. It is important for those involved in the game to understand that it is possible to reduce the risk of developing dementia…”
@craig_ritchie68
0
16
43
World Rugby supports bids for 2⃣ Pacific Islands
@SuperRugby
franchises: Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika
The ambition is to bridge the gap between domestic and international rugby & boost performances at test level
@fijirugby
@manusamoa
@officialTongaRU
2
3
42
World Rugby partnering with Gilbert & Sportable to undertake world's first trial of smart ball technology in an officiating capacity.
✅ Closed trial at U20 Championship
✅ 5 aspects of law to be included
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
@Sportable
@GILBERT_RUGBY
0
24
39
Today is the first day of the
@WorldRugby
Player Welfare and Laws Symposium 2021.
Experts from across the game will discuss the latest science and research to determine player welfare-driven actions when considering the shape of the game and its laws.
#WorldRugbySymposium
2
21
40
Rugby Sevens ready for kick-off at Tokyo 2020 Olympics | World Rugby
#rugby7s
@WorldRugby7s
@Olympics
@Tokyo2020
#howwesevens
#olympics
#Tokyo2020
1
13
39
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont mourns the passing of the great Doddie Weir
#rugby
via
@worldrugby
1
6
39
🗣️“In these uncertain and challenging times, it has never been more important to map a route ahead for the sport."
Alan Gilpin, World Rugby Chief Executive
0
13
37
World Rugby evolves approach to return to play from brain injury in the elite game
🗣️"World Rugby will never stand still on player welfare and once again we are putting those words into action." World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin
@worldrugby
1
30
38
A pool phase played over three weekends will see each team playing one home and one away match.
The best two teams from each regional pool will qualify for the semi-finals organised in 🇯🇵 or 🇺🇸 (in alternating years), with Tokyo and Osaka hosting the first final series in 2024.
1
4
36
Following
@WorldRugby
's suspension of Russia from all international rugby competitions, the
@rugbyworldcup
Board has confirmed the resulting implications for the European qualification process for
#RWC2023
.
Full statement:
1
11
37