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World Rugby inks partner deal with insurance brokerage Gallagher

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May 04, 2023 18:05

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.: World Rugby and Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services company, Wednesday announced a multi-year global partnership establishing Gallagher as an Official Partner of Women's Rugby and Rugby World Cup 2025. 

The announcement signifies Gallagher's commitment to developing participation in the women's game around the world.

Apr 17, 2020 18:04
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World Rugby announces $100m global COVID-19 relief strategy
DUBLIN, Ireland: World Rugby has announced details of a dedicated COVID-19 relief strategy aimed at supporting the global game and mitigating the overall impact of the pandemic on the sport.
Apr 15, 2020 14:04
World Rugby confirms election nominations
DUBLIN, Ireland: In accordance with the World Rugby bye-laws, member unions were invited to submit nominations for the position of World Rugby chairman and / or vice-chairman by the closing date of 12 April. All nominations had to be proposed and seconded by a member union and/or Regional Association.
Feb 22, 2020 12:02
World Rugby looking at comprehensive transgender policy review
LONDON: World Rugby is consulting with expert voices and the global women’s game ahead of a ground-breaking forum next week that will pave the way for a comprehensive review and evidence-based commitment to rugby’s policies relating to transgender players, reflecting its mission of inclusivity while promoting player welfare.
Jan 25, 2020 17:01
Beaumont seeks re-election as World Rugby chairman
LONDON: World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont declared Friday he would be standing for re-election at the world body's council meeting in May. Beaumont also confirmed that FFR (French Rugby Federation) president Bernard Laporte would be campaigning for the post of vice-chairman.
Nov 28, 2019 19:11
Rugby WC 2019 sees record digital content viewing
LONDON: World Rugby has announced record-breaking digital content viewing figures for Rugby World Cup 2019, confirming the tournament as one of the most watched and engaged sports events of the decade.
May 21, 2019 10:05
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Women participation big driver in rugby growth: Study
LONDON: The global rugby apparel market is expected to post a CAGR close to 5% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio. A key factor driving the growth of the market is the transformation of rugby from a niche to a mainstream sport, owing to its inclusion in the Olympic Games 2016.
Mar 15, 2019 15:03
World Rugby plans for record $6.6bn Nations C’ship deal with Infront
LONDON: World Rugby, the global governing of the game, outlined its vision for the future of international rugby, including the proposed Nations Championship concept and its supporting business model, during a meeting with major stakeholders in Dublin on Thursday.
Mar 05, 2019 16:03
World Rugby slammed for newly proposed World League
MELBOURNE: World Rugby (WR) chairman Bill Beaumont has called for an emergency meeting in the wake of opposition towards the global governing body’s proposed World League, which will be a new 12-team competition in 2020 featuring New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, France, England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, USA and Japan. Six of these currently play in the Six Nations tournament.
Feb 01, 2019 15:02
World Rugby’s Twitter pages see 30% rise in female viewers
LONDON: The World Rugby has announced that its ambitious ‘Global Development of Women in Rugby 2017-2025’ plan has already bore fruit within 18 months of its execution on and off the field. With 9.6 million players recorded globally, latest player figures shows that women account for 2.7 million of them in World Rugby member unions, a 10% increase vis-à-vis 2017.
Dec 05, 2018 13:12
Marissa Pace named first ever World Rugby CMO
LONDON: World Rugby has appointed Marissa Pace as its new chief marketing officer (CMO). Vastly experienced, with an in-depth knowledge of the global sports and major brand marketing environment, Pace will begin her new role as head of a newly-formed marketing department in mid-January.
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