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Press ReleasesRecord hosting interest for Women's Rugby World Cup 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 has attracted a record level of hosting interest after six unions formally confirmed an expression of interest to World Rugby by the 31 May deadline.
Press ReleasesExciting format change for Women's Rugby World Cup 2021 as host selection process begins World Rugby has launched the host selection process for Women's Rugby World Cup 2021, which will feature exciting format changes, reflecting the international federation's commitment to accelerate the development of the women’s game.
Press releasesBeaumont looking forward to exciting 2018 after landmark 2017 Bill Beaumont has hailed 2017 a milestone year for global rugby, having successfully delivered significant initiatives and reform in his first full year as World Rugby Chairman, laying the foundations for a stronger, more dynamic global game.
WRWC 2017Rugby the winner as WRWC 2017 breaks new ground 2017 tournament raises the bar as women’s sport takes centre stage
WRWC 2017New Zealand win fifth World Cup title The Black Ferns won a pulsating Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 final against defending champions England to be crowned world champions for the fifth time.
WRWC 2017Leadership forum accelerates strategies for women in rugby With a very special and record-breaking Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 approaching a thrilling conclusion, leaders from the rugby, sport and business communities gathered in Belfast for the World Rugby women’s leadership forum.
WRWC 2017New Zealand to face England in WRWC 2017 final The most successful teams in Women's Rugby World Cup history will meet in the 2017 final after New Zealand and England ended the title dreams of USA and France respectively in Belfast.
WRWC 2017Semi-finals will be a “real spectacle" While all eyes will be on the semi-finals as New Zealand take on USA and France tackle defending champions England, there is still plenty for the other eight teams to play for on the penultimate day of Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 in Belfast.
WRWC 2017Captains set for semi-finals as #WRWC2017 moves to Belfast Tickets are still available to see New Zealand take on USA and defending champions England tackle France at Kingspan Stadium on Tuesday.
WRWC 2017USA join pool winners in WRWC 2017 semi-finals USA claim the best runner-up spot to join fellow past Women's Rugby World Cup winners New Zealand and England as well as France in the semi-finals.