.rugby

.rugby is a generic top-level domain operated by World Rugby Strategic Developments Limited. It provides a dedicated identity for clubs, teams, players, tournaments, media and organizations centered on rugby.

The official .rugby FAQ says that anyone in the world can register, but applications go through a simple approval process and the registry validates requests. That makes the namespace broadly accessible while still giving the registry a role in checking whether requested names have a legitimate rugby context and reducing cybersquatting.

A .rugby address is not automatic evidence that a site is operated by World Rugby, a national union, a professional club or a tournament organizer. Unofficial projects should make their relationship clear, and registrants still need to respect trademarks and other rights.

The extension is highly specific, so it is strongest for projects where rugby is the primary subject rather than part of a wider sports portfolio. VYR classifies .rugby as mixed: global registration is available, but approval and validation distinguish it from a fully automatic open namespace.