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The .rugby TLD is a community-focused domain created for the global rugby community, including national unions, clubs, players, fans, and organizations dedicated to promoting the sport. It was introduced to provide a trusted, unified online space for rugby-related entities. The domain is managed by World Rugby Strategic Developments Limited, under the authority of World Rugby, the international governing body of the sport.
Open for registration by anyone, but intended for use by the global rugby community, including clubs, unions, events, and organizations connected to rugby
The .rugby extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by World Rugby Strategic Developments Limited. .rugby was introduced in 2017. There are currently 498 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 41.98 - 43.02. DNSSEC adoption stands at 1.0%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .rugby domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $41.98 | $42.98 | $42.98 |
| dynadot | $43.02 | $43.02 | $43.02 |
Prices checked April 12, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .rugby TLD was applied for by World Rugby Strategic Developments Limited in partnership with ROAR Domains. It was selected as the sole approved applicant after a community objection process eliminated competing applications from Donuts and Famous Four Media. ICANN delegated the domain to World Rugby on April 5, 2017, following its review under the New gTLD Program. The TLD was introduced to serve as a dedicated space for the global rugby community to build authentic, trusted online identities.
The .rugby TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .rugby TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
498
1.0%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .rugby |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 498 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 1.0% |
| Registration Price | USD 41.98 - 43.02 |
| Renewal Price | USD 42.98 - 43.02 |
| Registry Operator | World Rugby Strategic Developments Limited |
| Introduced | 2017-03-23 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone, but intended for use by the global rugby community, including clubs, unions, events, and organizations connected to rugby |
Registration density analysis for .rugby domains by character length. Currently 413 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
413
Peak Saturation
1.8%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
1.2%
Top Provider
Gandi
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 12 | 1.8% | |
| 3 chars | 28 | 0.16% | |
| 4 chars | 55 | 0.01% | |
| 5 chars | 51 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 52 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 49 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 39 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 45 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 36 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 24 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 22 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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