Rugby Europe, a privately owned organization headquartered in France, is the governing body for rugby union in Europe. Founded in 2014 following the dissolution of FIRA-AER (formed in 1999), it oversees the administration, development, and promotion of the sport across the continent. As of 2023, the organization employs approximately 50 people. Rugby Europe's primary activity is the organization and management of spectator sports events related to rugby union.
The Women’s Rugby Europe Championship 2025 began on the weekend of March 15 and 16. Portugal hosted Spain, the reigning champions since 2016, in the opening match on March 16. Meanwhile, Rugby Europe announced two apprenticeship opportunities, one in Corporate Affairs and Finance, and another in Marketing and Communications. The men’s Rugby Europe Championship concluded over the weekend of March 15 and 16, with Georgia, Spain, Portugal, and Romania securing Rugby World Cup 2027 qualification. Belgium won the fifth-place final against the Netherlands on March 16, securing a place in the Rugby World Cup 2027 Final Qualification Tournament.
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Rugby Europe offers 2 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Rugby Europe's product portfolio comprises of contact sports and streaming services.
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Rugby Europe sells broadcasting rights of its rugby Union competitions to 9 companies globally, covering 6 countries. Rugby Europe's rights holders include Telefónica, VodafoneZiggo and ProSiebenSat.1 Media. Rugby Europe currently holds 2 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including rugby union and rugby league.
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