World Rugby API
Official rugby union data from the international governing body
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
Not Ideal For
Specifications
SDKs
Leagues
Our Verdict
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.
Coverage
Sports Supported
Leagues & Competitions
7 leagues and competitions covered
Developer Experience
API Paradigms
SDKs
Documentation
Commercial Terms
Pricing Plans
Public
Limited
- Rankings
- Basic fixtures
- Results
Partner
Custom
- Full API access
- Live match data
- Player statistics
- Official data licensing
Enterprise
Custom
- Complete data access
- Redistribution rights
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated support