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Bill Beaumont has confirmed that he will stand for a second term as World Rugby
Scotland's new multi-million pound Regional Performance Centre for Sport has opened in Dundee. The £32m
A grassroots campaign aiming to create a lasting legacy for the 2019 Rugby World Cup
Rugby's world governing body has announced that its flagship Rugby World Cup properties will no
English Premier League (EPL) club Tottenham Hotspur has reported the biggest annual profits of any
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has formed a partnership with Oceania Rugby, which will see both
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Representatives of Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) are set to meet international governing body World
A number of leisure industry people have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours
Construction is nearing completion on the only new stadium being built for the 2019 Rugby
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has named Manchester-based firm Mather and Co to design its
The governing body for South African rugby union has lodged an official bid to host
World Rugby’s ambition to crack the US market may be accelerated by a rights deal
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The world governing bodies of football, rugby and hockey have agreed to a set of
Rugby’s global governing body will fire the starting gun on a broad consultation before launching
Twickenham’s World Rugby Museum will be “upgraded” and “modernised”, and is due to reopen during
Bernard Laporte, the recently-installed president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR), has made his second
World Rugby will increase its spend on the grassroots game to £245.8m (US$309.5m, €291.1m) over
Representatives for Northern and Southern Ireland have come together to officially submit the nation’s bid
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
E-commerce giant Alibaba has earmarked an eye-watering US$100m (£81.9m, €91.6m) for the development of rugby
Japan’s preparations to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup have been declared as “satisfactory” by
The organiser of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England – Andy Cosslett – has
France, Ireland, Italy and South Africa have submitted official bids to host the 2023 Rugby
After plans were revealed at the end of last month to build a permanent home
Scottish rugby union club Glasgow Warriors has submitted a proposal to install an artificial pitch
The birthplace of rugby will be the permanent home for the sport’s Hall of Fame,
England’s hosting of the 2015 Rugby World Cup was the fifth largest single-sport event ever,
Bill Beaumont, the former England rugby international, has been officially appointed as the chair of
Former England international lock Bill Beaumont is set to become chair of World Rugby after
IAAF president Sebastian Coe, culture secretary John Whittingdale and Akira Shimazu, chief executive of Japan’s
Bill Beaumont – the chair of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) – has revealed his
Vancouver, Canada has set its sights on becoming a leading destination for major sports events.
The Rugby World Cup 2015 – which kicks off today – has already broken all
Wasps Rugby Club has completed a deal to become the sole owner of Arena Coventry
Aviva Premiership rugby club London Wasps has secured a deal to buy a 51 per
With only a year to go until England hosts the Rugby World Cup 2015, Prince
The International Rugby Board (IRB) will renamed World Rugby later this year, as part of
The Bill McLaren Foundation has confirmed plans for the creation of a multi-million pound world
Rugby House, a new conference and events complex that forms part of the South Stand
Scotland Rugby has pulled out of the race to host the Rugby World Cup in
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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World Rugby news

Bill Beaumont has confirmed that he will stand for a second term as World Rugby
Scotland's new multi-million pound Regional Performance Centre for Sport has opened in Dundee. The £32m
A grassroots campaign aiming to create a lasting legacy for the 2019 Rugby World Cup
Rugby's world governing body has announced that its flagship Rugby World Cup properties will no
English Premier League (EPL) club Tottenham Hotspur has reported the biggest annual profits of any
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has formed a partnership with Oceania Rugby, which will see both
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Representatives of Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) are set to meet international governing body World
A number of leisure industry people have been recognised in this year's New Year Honours
Construction is nearing completion on the only new stadium being built for the 2019 Rugby
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has named Manchester-based firm Mather and Co to design its
The governing body for South African rugby union has lodged an official bid to host
World Rugby’s ambition to crack the US market may be accelerated by a rights deal
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The world governing bodies of football, rugby and hockey have agreed to a set of
Rugby’s global governing body will fire the starting gun on a broad consultation before launching
Twickenham’s World Rugby Museum will be “upgraded” and “modernised”, and is due to reopen during
Bernard Laporte, the recently-installed president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR), has made his second
World Rugby will increase its spend on the grassroots game to £245.8m (US$309.5m, €291.1m) over
Representatives for Northern and Southern Ireland have come together to officially submit the nation’s bid
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
E-commerce giant Alibaba has earmarked an eye-watering US$100m (£81.9m, €91.6m) for the development of rugby
Japan’s preparations to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup have been declared as “satisfactory” by
The organiser of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England – Andy Cosslett – has
France, Ireland, Italy and South Africa have submitted official bids to host the 2023 Rugby
After plans were revealed at the end of last month to build a permanent home
Scottish rugby union club Glasgow Warriors has submitted a proposal to install an artificial pitch
The birthplace of rugby will be the permanent home for the sport’s Hall of Fame,
England’s hosting of the 2015 Rugby World Cup was the fifth largest single-sport event ever,
Bill Beaumont, the former England rugby international, has been officially appointed as the chair of
Former England international lock Bill Beaumont is set to become chair of World Rugby after
IAAF president Sebastian Coe, culture secretary John Whittingdale and Akira Shimazu, chief executive of Japan’s
Bill Beaumont – the chair of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) – has revealed his
Vancouver, Canada has set its sights on becoming a leading destination for major sports events.
The Rugby World Cup 2015 – which kicks off today – has already broken all
Wasps Rugby Club has completed a deal to become the sole owner of Arena Coventry
Aviva Premiership rugby club London Wasps has secured a deal to buy a 51 per
With only a year to go until England hosts the Rugby World Cup 2015, Prince
The International Rugby Board (IRB) will renamed World Rugby later this year, as part of
The Bill McLaren Foundation has confirmed plans for the creation of a multi-million pound world
Rugby House, a new conference and events complex that forms part of the South Stand
Scotland Rugby has pulled out of the race to host the Rugby World Cup in
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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