World Deaf Rugby

31/08/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!

26/08/2026

We extended our condolences

New Zealand Deaf Rugby Union (NZDRU) and Deaf Rugby Communities extends its sincere condolences to the whānau, friends, and Northern Marlins Deaf Rugby Union community following the passing of Reginald Leach

Reginald Leach was a valued member of the rugby community who dedicated many years of service to the game he cared deeply about. Also served on the New Zealand Deaf Rugby Union (NZDRU) contributing to the growth and administration of community rugby across the region.

Where he continued to give generously of his time, including serving on the New Zealand Deaf Rugby Union (NZDRU). His commitment, leadership, and passion for rugby left a lasting impact on Northern Marlins Deaf Rugby Union (NMDRU) and the wider New Zealand rugby whānau.

Reginald Leach contribution to the union will be remembered and appreciated by all those who had the privilege of working alongside him.

Reginald Leach was a first President from the 1991-1995 and 1997-2003. Also a Life member of the New Zealand Deaf Rugby Union (NZDRU) in 2016.

Reginald was founder and Vice Chairman for International Deaf Rugby Organisation (IDRO) from 1998-2002 later changed their name to World Deaf Rugby (WDR).

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the Deaf Rugby communities at this sad time.

21/08/2026

🤟ANNOUNCMENT🤟

As part of our continued work together to improve accessibility within rugby, World Rugby has now incorporated International Sign interpretation into a number of learning resources available through the World Rugby Passport platform.

https://passport.world.rugby/injury-prevention-and-risk-management/tackle-ready/contact-confident/deep-neck-stabilisation/level-1-activities/

https://passport.world.rugby/injury-prevention-and-risk-management/tackle-ready/contact-confident/deep-neck-stabilisation/level-2-activities/

https://passport.world.rugby/injury-prevention-and-risk-management/tackle-ready/contact-confident/deep-neck-stabilisation/level-3-activities/

This is an important step towards making rugby education more accessible and inclusive for Deaf people around the world, including Deaf players, coaches, referees and others involved in our sport.

On behalf of World Deaf Rugby, we would like to sincerely thank World Rugby for its commitment to accessibility and for working alongside us on this important initiative.

21/08/2026

19/08/2026

17/08/2026

Three awesome locations! Ready for days of great Rugby 7's action.

17/08/2026

Introducing the Samoa Mens Deaf 7s 12-member traveling squad for the World Deaf Rugby 7s – Japan 2026 🤟🏼

Proudly representing Samoa on the world stage 🇼🇸

17/08/2026

12/08/2026

10/08/2026

Italy Deaf Rugby is getting excited!