World Rugby

https://www.world.rugby/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-rugby/

World Rugby is a privately owned entity headquartered in Ireland. Founded in 1886, it employs approximately 450 individuals, reported $46.1M in revenue as of 2024, and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The organization primarily focuses on spectator sports, serving as the world governing and law making body for the game of rugby union.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1886

Headcount

445

Headquarters

Ireland

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

World Rugby and global sports marketing agency IMG established a long-term media rights partnership to accelerate rugby's growth in the United States and globally. Announced on April 30, 2026, the collaboration aims to supercharge the sport's expansion in preparation for the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2031 and the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2033, both of which the U.S. will host for the first time.

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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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May

28th

2026

13:07

B2B Tag

Top New Zealand referee claims World Rugby officials are ‘aligned’ despite differing law trials

Ben O’Keeffe believes that World Rugby’s top match officials in the northern and southern hemispheres are more aligned now than they have been in recent years. There is a school of thought that the different law trials and interpretations in the competitions in the two hemispheres have led to inconsistencies in the officiating of international matches.

PlanetRugby

May

19th

2026

06:36

Events, B2B Tag

Fan Demand Spurs Extra Tickets for 2027 Rugby World Cup

A record breaking 750,000 tickets have already been snapped up for the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 during the presale More tickets will be made available through the application phase for Men's Rugby World Cup

Mirage News

May

19th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Borthwick bats off Janse van Rensburg selection criticism

BAGSHOT, England, May 19 (Reuters) - England coach Steve Borthwick has predictably swatted away criticism of the selection of Benhard Janse van Rensburg in his latest England squad as the South African Bristol centre becomes eligible through residency.

Reuters

May

19th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

'Different beast': A RWC 2027 warning to Northern Hemisphere's best

SPOTLIGHT: Labelling it a “different beast”, Brad Thorn has warned northern hemisphere nations that lead-up form counts for little ahead of next year’s World Cup. The cross-code great was on hand in Brisbane to mark 500 days until the Australian showpiece, relishing the chance to hold the Webb Ellis Cup again.

Rugby365

May

13th

2026

04:00

B2B Tag

Sacrilege to science: Why World Rugby is shrinking the rugby ball

There are numerous candidates for the title of worst decision in human history. But last week, England rugby player Zoe Harrison declared that above all, World Rugby’s introduction of smaller balls for women was top of the list.

The Sydney Morning Herald

May

13th

2026

01:36

B2B Tag

WADA suspends six Georgian rugby players, former team doctor over doping violations

Doping scandal in Georgian rugby team Six Georgian rugby players and a former chief doctor have been suspended from competition. According to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), a joint investigation by WADA and World Rugby confirmed that six players and one member of support staff violated anti-doping rules.

JAMnews

May

12th

2026

16:55

B2B Tag

Georgia rugby players, including former captain, banned over drug test scheme

Former Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze was one of six players handed lengthy bans from rugby for their part in a scheme involving alleged sample substitution and advance warnings of drug tests, World Rugby said on Tuesday.

ABC Australia

May

12th

2026

06:48

B2B Tag

WADA provides update on ‘Operation Obsidian’ investigation of Georgian rugby

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) welcomes the announcement today by World Rugby that it has completed the results management process in confirming anti-doping rule violations (ADRVs) against six players and one member of the athlete support personnel from the Georgia national rugby union team.

WADA

May

6th

2026

11:54

B2B Tag

World Rugby change reduces number of foreign

World Rugby have quietly tweaked a key rule — and it could seriously shake up Test squads, especially in Ireland and Scotland. In 2024, the residency qualification window has been stretched from three years to five, meaning overseas recruits now face a much longer wait to pull on a national jersey.

Ruck UK

May

1st

2026

12:30

Partnerships and Alliances, New Offerings, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for May 1

Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships and products across the sports business industry. PERSONNEL BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing Appoints Will Wright as COO BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing announced the appointment of Will Wright as chief operating officer.

Sportico

May

1st

2026

08:29

Events, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

World Rugby and IMG Forge Strategic Media Partnership to Drive U.S. Growth Ahead of 2031 & 2033 World Cups

CARDBIZ (April 30, 2026) World Rugby and global sports marketing agency IMG have entered into a long-term media rights partnership aimed at supercharging rugby’s expansion in the United States and worldwide, in preparation for the historic Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2031 and Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2033—both hosted in the U.S. for the first time.

CardBiz Canada

Apr

30th

2026

21:57

Events, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

IMG and World Rugby Enter Strategic Media Rights Partnership

IMG and World Rugby have agreed to a long-term media rights partnership with the intention of accelerating rugby’s growth in the United States ahead of the Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups in 2031 and 2033.

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World Rugby sells broadcasting rights of its 13 rugby Union 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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