World Rugby: 2026-2031 strategy targets USA to accelerate economic growth

World Rugby unveiled a six-year strategic plan (2026-2031) built around a vision of "Powering Rugby, Uniting the Game and Enriching Lives" on 21 May 2026. The strategy follows consultation "with member unions, regions and other key stakeholders" and was unanimously approved by the World Rugby Council in September 2025.

"This plan is expressly...