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This is the first time since 1996 that Portugal has hosted a Tier 1 nation in a full test match. This was the first time an all-female officiating team was appointed to a men's international, and for a female official to officiate as referee a men's Six Nations team.
In July and August 2023, several rugby union national teams played matches in preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Some of the matches involving Tier 1 and 2 nations were played under the Summer Nations Series branding. [1]
World Rugby was founded as the International Rugby Football Board (IRFB) in 1886 by Scotland, Wales and Ireland, with England joining in 1890. [7] Australia, New Zealand and South Africa became full members in 1949. [7] France became a member in 1978 and a further 80 members joined from 1987 to 1999. [7]
The July Tests, also known as the summer Tests or mid-year Tests, are international rugby union matches played around the month of July each year. They include traditional summer tours by European nations to countries in the southern hemisphere, North America or Japan, as well as shorter international trips and one-off test matches.
Taniela Filimone, Isikeli Fukofuka, Josh Kaifa, Sekope Lopeti-Moli, Semisi Ma'asi and Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a (all Tonga) made their international debuts. [ 28 ] With this victory for Italy, and other results, Italy climb to eighth on the World Rugby Rankings , their joint highest position since they last held the position in 2007.
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