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People on the move: Aviva Stadium, Evolv Technology and more

David French has started his new role as chief executive of Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.

Men’s Rugby World Cup to expand amid historic calendar reform

World Rugby has announced that the men’s Rugby World Cup (RWC) will expand to 24 teams for Australia’s staging of the 2027 tournament, as part of substantial reform of the global men’s and women’s calendars dubbed a “seminal moment” for the sport.

World Rugby acts after Marseille crowd issues

World Rugby has announced a series of measures after thousands of fans struggled to gain entry to Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome…

Eight venues named for 2025 Rugby World Cup

The 2025 Rugby World Cup in England will take place in eight stadiums across the country as the women’s tournament expands from 12 to 16 teams.

World Rugby locks in venues for South Africa’s WXV games

World Rugby has announced that Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch and Athlone Stadium in Cape Town will host fixtures in the second tier of WXV, its new women’s international competition that is set to launch later this year.

People on the move: ASM Global, MyVenue and more

ASM Global has appointed James Tagg to the newly created role of culinary director, while Mark Chan has been named head of procurement.

Festival-style events planned as World Rugby rebrands sevens series

World Rugby has rebranded its Sevens World Series as HSBC SVNS, with the new-look competition to place a focus on festival-style events and immersive experiences for fans.

SANZAAR, Six Nations Rugby to launch new international competition

SANZAAR and Six Nations Rugby are teaming up to launch a new international rugby competition that will be played in the existing July and November Test windows.

Dubai adds WXV 3 to rugby portfolio

The Sevens Stadium in Dubai has been awarded hosting rights for the third tier of WXV, World Rugby’s new women’s international competition that is set to launch later this year.

Venues confirmed for New Zealand’s WXV games

World Rugby has announced that Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington in New Zealand will host matches in the top tier of WXV, its new women’s international competition, later this year.

World Rugby’s WXV to launch in New Zealand, South Africa

World Rugby has officially launched its new women’s international competition concept, WXV, with New Zealand and South Africa named as the first hosts.

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