There are several rugby competitions worldwide, ranging from local levels to elite international tournaments. Some of the notable competitions include:
- Six Nations Championship: Involves teams from England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales.
- Rugby Championship: Southern Hemisphere tournament involving teams such as New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and Argentina.
- Rugby League:
- Super League: The professional rugby league competition in the UK and France.
- NRL (National Rugby League): The premier rugby league competition in Australia.
- Club Tournaments:
- European Rugby Champions Cup: Club rugby union tournament involving teams from across Europe.
- Super Rugby: International club competition in rugby union involving teams from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, and Japan.
- International Tournaments:
- Rugby World Cup: In both rugby union and rugby league, this is the most prestigious international event.
- Sevens World Series: Worldwide rugby sevens competition.
- Regional Competitions:
- Various regional leagues and tournaments worldwide, such as the Currie Cup in South Africa, Mitre 10 Cup in New Zealand, and Top 14 in France.
- National Leagues:
- Each country usually has its own national rugby union and rugby league leagues.
- Women’s Tournaments:
- There are female versions of many mentioned tournaments, including the Women’s Rugby World Cup and women’s rugby sevens tournaments.
These are just some of the well-known competitions, and the number of tournaments can vary by region and level of play. Additionally, numerous tournaments and friendly matches are organized throughout the year at different levels.