World Rugby

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World Rugby is a privately owned organization headquartered in Ireland, founded in 1886 and employing approximately 450 individuals. The organization reported $46.1M in revenue as of 2024, functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer. World Rugby serves as the world governing and law-making body for the game of rugby union, primarily involved in spectator sports.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1886

Headcount

445

Headquarters

Ireland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On March 19, World Rugby confirmed the locations for the next four Rugby World Cups, aiming to accelerate global development and growth. Previously, on March 18, Argentina announced plans to lead a wider South American bid, including Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay, to stage the 2035 World Cup, following the 2027 tournament in Australia and 2031 event in the USA. World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin is currently visiting Argentina to assess the feasibility of the Pumas' home as a host for the proposed tournament. Earlier on March 18, the Americas Rugby Championship was set to make a comeback this October after a seven-year hiatus, with Paraguay hosting the tournament. The competition will feature the main teams of Paraguay and Brazil, alongside second squads from Argentina, Uruguay, the United States, and Chile.

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World Rugby offers 17 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. World Rugby's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services, contact sports and sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship.

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World Rugby's revenues were less than $100M in 2024. Caretta Research has split World Rugby's revenue into 5 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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Mar

28th

2026

05:51

B2B Tag

World Rugby weigh up Eddie Jones' 'interesting' referee proposal

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin admits they are looking at several different avenues in order to get better consistency in the officiating. That includes Eddie Jones’ suggestion of having a centralised pool of referees, whereby the global governing body are in sole charge of the match officials.

PlanetRugby

Mar

27th

2026

06:50

B2B Tag

World Rugby chief admits Springboks schedule 'not sustainable'

World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has admitted that there is a player welfare issue when it comes to a number of Springboks stars due to the current schedule. When South Africa’s franchises were ousted from Super Rugby and joined the United Rugby Championship, that effectively resulted in a fair few of their internationals playing the whole year round.

PlanetRugby

Mar

27th

2026

01:18

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Meiji Signs as Official Supplier of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027

World Rugby has announced Meiji Co., Ltd as the Official Milk and Yoghurt Supplier of the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. They are the latest Japanese brand to sign on for the biggest and most important commercial tournament for World Rugby, with Asahi and Mitsubishi Estate already signed on.

Rugby Asia 247

Mar

26th

2026

10:00

B2B Tag

Nigel Owens: Rugby's 'grey area' as Six Nations exposed officiating 'inconsistencies'

Former Test referee Nigel Owens admits that he ‘hasn’t got the answer’ for one area of the game which quite often causes debate. While rugby’s laws are open to interpretation, officials, leagues and competitions do try and get a certain amount of consistency.

PlanetRugby

Mar

26th

2026

04:39

B2B Tag

World Rugby's huge Nations Championship deal under threat amid Iran war

An £80 million sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways is under threat due to the US-Israel war with Iran, according to a report. Talks have been ongoing with the airline about them becoming becoming the Nations Championship’s title sponsor but, with just under four months before it officially begins, there is a risk that it will collapse due to ongoing conflict in the Gulf.

PlanetRugby

Mar

23rd

2026

11:08

B2B Tag

WADA and World Rugby confirm Georgia team doping breach before 2023 World Cup

Doping in Georgian rugby Georgian rugby has been drawn into another scandal, after a joint investigation by the World Anti-Doping Agency and World Rugby confirmed anti-doping rule violations by the national team ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

JAMnews

Mar

23rd

2026

10:33

B2B Tag

Georgia respond to doping scandal as 'serious blow' to rugby's reputation

Earlier this month, World Rugby and WADA confirmed six players and one coach from the Georgian squad at the 2023 Rugby World Cup were found in breach of doping controls, citing 'an orchestrated scheme involving recreational drugs' and 'sample substitution.

SABC Sport

Mar

22nd

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Afrika pleased with World Championship qualification

The SA side won three of five matches and apart from “14 minutes of poor rugby”, Afrika said they were pleased with all the outcomes of the weekend. “We had two poor halves basically,” said Afrika.

South African Rugby Union

Mar

19th

2026

06:28

B2B Tag

Rugby World Cup: Hosts Locked In for the Next Four Tournaments

World Rugby have confirmed the locations for the next FOUR Rugby World Cups as it accelerates global development and growth. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.

Ruck UK

Mar

18th

2026

19:01

B2B Tag

Argentina to lead South America bid for Rugby World Cup

Argentina will bid to stage the 2035 World Cup as part of a wider South American tournament that will also include Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin is visiting the home of the Pumas to assess their feasibility as hosts for the event that will take place after Australia host the 2027 tournament and USA the 2031 RWC.

Australian Rugby

Mar

18th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Argentina to bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup as part of South American tournament

Argentina will bid to stage the 2035 World Cup as part of a wider South American tournament that will also include Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin is visiting the home of the Pumas to assess their feasibility as hosts for the event that will take place after Australia 2027 and USA 2031.

Breakingnews.ie

Mar

18th

2026

10:39

Events, B2B Tag

Argentina join up with Brazil, Chile and Uruguay in bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

Irish Independent

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World Rugby sells broadcasting rights of its 13 rugby Union and rugby League competitions to 68 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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