Oceania Rugby is one of six Regional Associations of the World Rugby. It is responsible for representing the interests of its 15 Member Unions and 1 Associate Member to promote the growth of Rugby throughout Oceania. Founded in 2000 Oceania Rugby has a dedicated management team based in Sydney, Australia. It works closely with the Member Unions on the development and reach of Rugby in the region. Central to this is a series of tournaments it runs and manages across the region.