World Rugby

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World Rugby, a privately owned entity headquartered in Ireland, functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Founded in 1886, the organization employs approximately 850 individuals and reported $46.1M in revenue as of 2024. Its main product focuses on spectator sports, serving as the world governing and law-making body for the game of rugby union.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1886

Headcount

844

Headquarters

Ireland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

World Rugby announced a major rule change on October 7, 2026, banning two dangerous tackle techniques, including the hip-drop, ahead of the Nations Championships in November. Previously, on October 6, the organization commenced the bidding process for the 2035 Rugby World Cup, with nations submitting detailed applicant questionnaires for the flagship tournament, which is set to be held in Australia next year and the United States four years later. This follows the September 30 mark of one year until the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, where more than half of all available tickets have already been secured due to strong demand and a recent 48-hour Visa Priority Sale. Earlier, on September 25, the Fiji Rugby Union began seeking development compensation from overseas clubs for local players transferring internationally, aligning with World Rugby regulations.

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World Rugby offers 16 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. World Rugby's product portfolio comprises of sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship, media and TV services and contact sports.

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World Rugby's revenues were less than $100M in 2024. Caretta Research has split World Rugby's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is sponsorship and merchandise. For full access to World Rugby's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Oct

7th

2026

09:13

B2B Tag

"About time" - World Rugby Confirms Law Change With Immediate effect

World Rugby has announced a major rule change ahead of the Nations Championships in November, banning two dangerous tackle techniques. One of those techniques is the hip-drop, when a tackler drops their body weight onto the ball carrier's legs.

Ruck UK

Oct

6th

2026

06:01

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

nation bid, dark horse South Africa, and World Rugby's preference

Several nations have announced their interest in hosting the 2035 Rugby World Cup, with World Rugby beginning its bidding process. Rugby’s flagship tournament heads to Australia next year before the United States of America four years later, with the game’s governing body is currently in the ‘submission of detailed applicant questionnaires’ process for 2035 bids.

PlanetRugby

Sep

30th

2026

19:45

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

More Than Half Of Tickets Secured As Australia Marks One Year To Go Before Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

With 365 days to go, Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 is already capturing the imagination of fans worldwide, with more than half of all available tickets secured for rugby’s biggest and most ambitious tournament yet. The response from fans in Australia and abroad has been driven by strong demand throughout every ticketing phase, culminating in the latest 48-hour Visa Priority Sale earlier this week.

Adelaide Oval

Sep

29th

2026

22:02

Events, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Events and Conferences

Australia marks one year to Men's Rugby World Cup 2027

Destination Nsw

Sep

25th

2026

01:55

B2B Tag, Regulations and Policies

'Protect the players': Fiji Rugby pursues development fees from overseas clubs

The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) is actively seeking development compensation from overseas clubs when local talent transfers internationally, in accordance with World Rugby regulations. FRU chief executive Koli Sewabu told RNZ Pacific that the union is now trying to get what is due to the national union and local associations who helped in the development of local players picked up by overseas clubs.

RNZ

Sep

22nd

2026

17:32

Events, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Events and Conferences, Partnerships

World Rugby Appoints IHG Hotels & Resorts as Official Hotel Partner for 2027 Men's World Cup

World Rugby has officially appointed IHG Hotels & Resorts as the Official Hotel Partner for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, securing a critical hospitality infrastructure partner for the expanded global tournament. Operating over 7,000 hotels globally and 60 nationwide in Australia, the hospitality group will provide essential accommodation for teams, officials, and travelling fans across the six-week event, underpinning the commercial logistics of the code’s marquee showcase.

Ministry of Sport

Sep

22nd

2026

07:49

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Partnerships

IHG Rugby World Cup 2027 Deal Eyes Member Perks

IHG Hotels & Resorts has been named the Official Hotel Partner of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, opening the door to new tournament-related experiences for its more than 160 million IHG One Rewards members worldwide.

FTN News

Sep

18th

2026

09:37

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Partnerships

Visa joins Rugby World Cup as Principal Partner for Australia 2027 and 2029

Global payments leader Visa returns to Rugby World Cup as Official Payment Technology Partner, with eligible Visa cardholders to receive priority access to Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 tickets between 28-30 September 2026. Visa joins Rugby World Cup as Principal Partner and Official Payment Technology Partner for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029 in Australia.

Cbw

Sep

17th

2026

20:41

B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities

Emirates Rugby World Cup A380 Livery Touches Down in Sydney, Australia

Post Views: 3 Emirates has put a bright splash of orange into Sydney’s skies. The airline has unveiled a Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 livery on Airbus A380 A6-EVH. It starts a year-long flying countdown to rugby’s biggest tournament.

eGlobal Travel Media

Sep

16th

2026

23:19

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Partnerships

Fiji One News

Rugby fans are set to get an early opportunity to secure tickets for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia following a new partnership between World Rugby and Visa. Visa has been named a Principal Partner of the men’s 2027 Rugby World Cup and the women’s 2029 Rugby World Cup, returning to World Rugby’s commercial programme as Australia prepares to host both tournaments.

FijiOne

Sep

15th

2026

20:55

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, Partnerships

Visa joins Australian Rugby World Cups as Principal Partner

Global payments firm Visa has signed on to be the Principal Partner for the Rugby World Cups to be hosted in Australia in 2027 (Men’s) and 2029 (Women’s) as Official Payment Technology Partner, World Rugby

Rugby Asia 247

Sep

10th

2026

02:49

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

World Rugby confirms major Rugby World Cup change ahead of 2027 tournament

The 2027 Rugby World Cup will look very different to previous editions, with teams already beginning to prepare for the biggest tournament in the competition’s history. Australia will stage the first-ever 24-team men’s Rugby World Cup, with World Rugby confirming a completely revamped format featuring six pools and an additional knockout round.

Ruck UK

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World Rugby sells broadcasting rights of its 13 rugby Union competitions to 69 companies globally, covering 19 countries. World Rugby's rights holders include Telefonica. World Rugby currently holds 7 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including rugby league and rugby union.

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