Rebranding the stadium for the Rugby World Cup 2015. Turning the American Express Community Stadium into the Brighton Community Stadium. Sport Brighton & Hove to welcome Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 From one exhilarating Women’s World Cup to another, there are just two years to go until women’s rugby takes centre stage as England hosts Rugby World Cup 2025. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Organisers of Birmingham Union Cup pledge that the tournament will be used as a platform to campaign for trans inclusion in rugby and trans rights in society This commitment comes at a time when progress on trans rights in the UK are being attacked by the UK Government. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News UK Government to ‘crack down’ on transgender women taking part in elite and competitive sport Senior figures from major national sporting bodies are understood to have been asked to meet Michelle Donelan MP – Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary – to discuss the matter By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove city councillors to consider bidding to become a host city for Women’s Rugby World Cup According to Brighton & Hove City Council, a successful bid would “see world class cup rugby teams welcomed to the Amex Stadium for a second time, enhancing Brighton & Hove’s reputation as a major sporting city.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Irish Rugby Football Union bans transgender women The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is amending its gender participation policy for the forthcoming season, preventing transgender women from playing contact female rugby. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Rugby Football Union recommends ban on trans women playing in women’s matches The Rugby Football Union has today recommended a ban on transgender women playing in women’s matches, which follows a two-year review. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Update: English rugby league allows trans women to play Despite recent rulings from World Rugby, the international union for the sport, stating trans women should not be allowed to play professionally on the basis of ‘safety’, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) in England has announced it will continue to allow trans women to participate. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
