Rugby Union
RFU extends Bollinger deal, PwC continues with IRFU
The English Rugby Football Union and Irish Rugby Football Union have extended partnerships with Champagne Bollinger and professional services group PwC, respectively
AIG opts out of All Blacks sponsorship renewal
US insurance group AIG has decided against renewing its sponsorship of New Zealand Rugby when the current deal ends in 2021
Saracens owner Wray retires as club chairman
Nigel Wray, the owner of English Premiership Rugby side Saracens, has retired as club chairman with immediate effect
Major League Rugby partners with Rhino Rugby
Major League Rugby has announced Rhino Rugby as its official ball and technical training equipment supplier for the 2020 season
Recovering Saracens add transport firm GBA Services as sponsor
English Premiership rugby union club Saracens has signed a two-year deal with transport solutions provider, GBA Services
IRFU has no interest in FAI’s Aviva Stadium stake
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has dismissed reports that it could secure full control of Aviva Stadium amid the Football Association of Ireland’s (FAI) financial troubles, stating its investment pl…
Canal Plus to launch Premier League and Top 14 digital channels
French pay-TV broadcaster Canal Plus is to launch dedicated digital channels to showcase its coverage of the English Premier League and French rugby union’s Top 14.
World Rugby launches Sevens Challenger Series
World Rugby has today (Tuesday) unveiled a new competition designed to encourage the further development of the sport’s sevens format, with the first events to take place in Chile and Uruguay.
EPCR ‘plans Champions Cup revamp’
European Professional Club Rugby is hoping to push through a significant revamp of the Champions Cup, the top-tier of European competition for European club rugby union, according to reports
Russia retains Rugby World Cup hosting ambition
The Russian Rugby Federation (RRF) has said it plans to submit a bid for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, irrespective of sanctions set to be placed on the country with regards the hosting of major sporting events
Joma extends with Spanish Rugby Federation
The Spanish Rugby Federation (FER) has extended its kit partnership with Joma through to 2024
World Rugby appoints IMG’s Poussau as GM for RWC 2023
World Rugby has appointed Michel Poussau as the General Manager for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
Australia’s Super Rugby teams “broke” unless media revenue increases
Roger Davis, the chairman of Super Rugby team the NSW Waratahs, has warned that the competition's Australian teams are in financial peril unless their upcoming domestic media rights deal delivers a revenue…
Killebrew named MLR commissioner after Howes is ousted
Major League Rugby has appointed a new commissioner ahead of its third season, with former Dallas Mavericks executive George Killebrew replacing Dean Howes
Cigna signs as official wellness partner of World Rugby Sevens Series
Health insurance company Cigna has signed as the official wellness partner of the World Rugby Sevens Series
Ticketing and sponsorship uplifts generate RFU revenue jump
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has posted group revenues of £213.2m ($297.1m/€251.4m) for the 2018-19 season, up by £40.8m
HSBC won’t extend Rugby Australia sponsorship beyond 2019
Rugby Australia has begun its search for a new banking sponsor after multinational HSBC opted not to renew its contract with the national governing body
Erreà named technical supplier of Rugby Europe in Lagardère deal
Italian sportswear company Erreà has agreed a sponsorship deal with the Rugby Europe continental governing body.