Rugby world cup host locations confirmed through to 2033

Rugby world cup host locations confirmed through to 2033

World Rugby has confirmed the venues for the next three women’s and two men’s Rugby World Cups as it accelerates global development and growth in the world of sport.

Underpinning this confirmation, the Council also approved a new model that will see World Rugby form partnerships with national unions and governments to establish a local delivery structure in each nation.

At its Annual Meeting in Dublin, the World Rugby Council unanimously approved the staging of Rugby World Cup in the following countries, delivering a golden decade for the sport:

England to host Rugby World Cup 2025 (women’s)

Australia to host Rugby World Cup 2027 (men’s) and 2029 (women’s)

USA to host Rugby World Cup 2031 (men’s) and 2033 (women’s)

The new partnership approach is in line with the ‘game-changer’ objectives of World Rugby’s strategic plan to provide hosting certainty for Rugby World Cup and stimulate the dynamic development of rugby globally by engaging with more fans and unlocking new revenue streams for increased investment in the sport.

Source: rugbyworldcup.com