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Helping World Rugby transform the future of the women’s game for good

As a Principal Partner of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, and a Global Partner of Women’s Rugby, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ is committed to supporting female leaders to transform the game of rugby.

We support the Women in Rugby Leadership Program that identifies and develops the current and next generation of female leaders in the world of rugby, enabling inspirational role models to fulfil their potential and create further parity across the game.

Each year, 12 scholars are granted access to the best learning programs from the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ University. With over 350,000 employees in more than 50 countries, we are well positioned to bring our long-established expertise in taking top talent to the next level to the Women in Rugby Leadership program.

World Rugby’s Women in Leadership Summit

Back in October 2023, we hosted the World Rugby’s Women in Rugby Leadership Summit at Les Fontaines, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½’s University Campus just outside of Paris. Former Rugby World Cup winner Rachael Burford went behind the scenes to find out more in this video:

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Discover scholars' stories

    A leading light in rugby

    Through the Women in Rugby Leadership Program, Zakia Kulabako is helping transform rugby in Uganda.

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    Yes, coach!

    Two of our colleagues talk about their experiences of coaching women in rugby leadership roles.

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    ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Women in Rugby Leadership Summit 2023

    We gathered 12 students representing 11 countries to our Serge Kampf Les Fontaines Campus to share best practices and build their network.

    Raising standards

    Kanisha Vincent on her love for rugby and what she hopes to achieve from the Women in Rugby Leadership Program.

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    Scholars of the game

    How we are supporting trailblazing leaders from the world of rugby as part of our Women in Rugby Leadership Program.

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    A chance to make a change

    Acee San Juan determined to make change through the leadership program.

    Moana Leilua keen to inspire Pasifika leaders

    We caught up with the former Samoa international to discuss her participation in the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Women in Rugby Leadership Programme.

    Rowena Davenport, Director of the New Zealand Rugby Football Union

    Rowena talks about being a rugby player to becoming the first female chair of a major provincial union in New Zealand.

    Rebecca “Becky” Davies

    Becky shares her story of playing a key role at RWC 2015, and how that experience culminated in World Rugby.

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