World Rugby

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World Rugby, founded in 1886 and headquartered in Ireland, is the global governing body for rugby union. As a privately owned organization with approximately 450 employees, it is responsible for developing and maintaining the laws of the sport, organizing international competitions such as the Rugby World Cup, and promoting the growth and development of rugby union worldwide. With annual revenues of less than $1 billion in 2023, World Rugby plays a crucial role in fostering the sport's values, including integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline, and respect.

2023 Revenue

Founded

1886

Headcount

445

Headquarters

Ireland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

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World Rugby offers 13 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. World Rugby's product portfolio comprises of contact sports and streaming services.

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World Rugby's revenues were less than $1B in 2023. Caretta Research has split World Rugby's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is rugby Union. For full access to World Rugby's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Examples of World Rugby's suppliers include Lawo, HBS and Hawk-Eye Innovations.

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World Rugby sells broadcasting rights of its 10 rugby Union competitions to 66 companies globally, covering 13 countries. World Rugby's rights holders include Telefónica, Sky Group and BBC. World Rugby currently holds 7 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including rugby union and rugby league.