Host Countries of Next Five Rugby World Cups Confirmed

(16 May 2022, 09:09 +07)  The host countries for the next three women’s and two men’s Rugby World Cups has been confirmed following World Rugby Council's annual meeting in Dublin, Ireland.  Australia, England and USA have been chosen to host the following five World Cups:

England: Rugby World Cup 2025 (women’s);

Australia: Rugby World Cup 2027 (men’s) and 2029 (women’s); and

USA: Rugby World Cup 2031 (men’s) and 2033 (women’s).

The Women's and Men's Rugby World Cups

“We’re beyond thrilled to be welcoming not one, but two Rugby World Cups to our shores. It’s a game-changer for rugby in this country, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalise and secure the future of the sport here and see the game we all love grow and thrive for years to come,” said Hamish McLennan, Rugby Australia Chairman. “We look forward to working together with World Rugby, our member unions and government partners over the coming years to ensure that we make the most of this opportunity and continue the resurgence of rugby in this country.”

With Japan 2019 delivering record economic and societal outcomes, new commercial partners through to 2023 and beyond, and France 2023 set to smash all previous ticket sales, commercial and broadcast records, Rugby World Cup is an increasingly attractive proposition for governments and national unions with a climate positive commitment in line with World Rugby’s Environmental Sustainability Plan 2030.

The women’s Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022, in New Zealand will raise the bar after global successes in Ireland, France and England. The 2025 tournament will expand to 16 teams, providing the opportunity for more teams to compete on the biggest stage.

Ross Young, USA Rugby Chief Executive, said, “I speak for the rugby community and fans across the United States when I express our sincere gratitude to World Rugby for their trust and endorsement of our vision to grow this incredible sport exponentially across our country. USA Rugby will now venture into a new era and ensure the sport’s most treasured event is a springboard for creating lasting, sustainable enthusiasm and passion for rugby from coast to coast. We look forward to partnering with World Rugby in the years ahead to ensure that our preparations for these tournaments and the events themselves are a paradigm-shifting catalyst for the growth of our sport, not only here in the United States but around the world.”

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