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World Rugby API

Official rugby union data from the international governing body

7.5 / 10Good
Starting PriceFree
Free TierYes
Live DataYes
WebSocketNo
Commercial UseYes

Overview

World Rugby, the international governing body for rugby union, provides official data for international rugby including Test matches, Rugby World Cup, Sevens World Series, U20 Championship, and women rugby. The World Rugby API offers match fixtures, results, team rankings, player data, and competition information. As the official source, it provides authoritative data for rugby union at the highest level, accessible through partnerships and developer programs.

Pros

  • Official data from rugby governing body
  • World Cup and international Test data
  • World Rugby rankings
  • Rugby Sevens coverage
  • Women rugby data

Cons

  • Limited public API access
  • Partner agreement required for full data
  • No WebSocket streaming
  • Limited club/domestic rugby coverage
  • Documentation not publicly available

Best For

International rugby appsRugby World Cup coverageOfficial rugby data projectsRugby rankings trackers

Not Ideal For

Domestic club rugbyHobby developersBetting applicationsBudget projects

Specifications

REST APIYes
GraphQLNo
WebSocketNo
WebhooksNo
OpenAPI SpecNo
Player StatsYes
Team StatsYes
Odds DataNo
Historical Data1990s+ for major international competitions
Request LimitsLimited public access, custom for partners
Commercial UseYes
RedistributionNo
White LabelYes

SDKs

JavaScriptPython

Leagues

Rugby World CupSix NationsThe Rugby ChampionshipWorld Rugby Sevens SeriesWorld Rugby U20 ChampionshipSuper RugbyPremiership Rugby
Last verified: 2026-08-15

Our Verdict

7.5/ 10

World Rugby API is a solid choice for international rugby apps and rugby world cup coverage, with an overall score of 7.5/10. While it performs well in most areas, consider limited public api access when making your decision.

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Data verified: 2026-08-15
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Coverage

Sports Supported

Rugby UnionRugby Sevens
Live DataYes
Historical Data1990s+ for major international competitions
Player StatsYes
Team StatsYes
Odds DataNo

Leagues & Competitions

Rugby World CupSix NationsThe Rugby ChampionshipWorld Rugby Sevens SeriesWorld Rugby U20 ChampionshipSuper RugbyPremiership Rugby

7 leagues and competitions covered

Developer Experience

API Paradigms

REST
GraphQL
WebSocket
Webhooks

SDKs

JavaScriptPython

Commercial Terms

Commercial use
Redistribution
White-label
Rate limit: Limited public access, custom for partners

Pricing Plans

Public

Free

Limited

  • Rankings
  • Basic fixtures
  • Results

Partner

Free

Custom

  • Full API access
  • Live match data
  • Player statistics
  • Official data licensing

Enterprise

Free

Custom

  • Complete data access
  • Redistribution rights
  • Custom integrations
  • Dedicated support

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