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USA Rugby officially launched their bid to host the 2027 or 2031 editions of the Rugby World Cup in October 2021, [1] [2] while in February the same year, England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland had considered a joint bid to host the 2031 edition. [3]
The Rugby World Cup host nation for both men and women is selected by World Rugby at a meeting six years before each tournament. Each of the Men's Rugby World Cups from 1987 to 2015 were hosted by countries that are considered the traditional powers in World Rugby.
Results current through end of 2019 Rugby World Cup. The US has never played Wales or Canada in a RWC, even though those two teams have played in every RWC. Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Georgia, Uruguay, Spain, and Portugal are the other seven nations that have yet to play the US at the Rugby World Cup that have previously qualified.
The United States was anticipated to bid and was considered a possible contender to host the 2023 or 2027 Rugby World Cup. [36] World Rugby CEO Mike Miller stated in 2010 that the United States would host a Rugby World Cup, stating that "it's a question of when, not if." [1] However, in 2023 United States was chosen as Host Nation for 2031 ...
Stanislav Druzhinin of the Russian Rugby Union said at a meeting on 31 May 2019 that Russia would apply to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Russia would use the 2018 FIFA World Cup stadiums and legacy for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. [16] [17] President Vladimir Putin backed Russia's bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup. [18]
The United States was the only bidder for the tournament. The US was announced as the host nation of the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup and 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup on May 12, 2022. It is the second Women's Rugby World Cup to be held in North America, following Canada's hosting of the 2006 tournament. [2]
The United States has been considered a likely candidate to host a Rugby World Cup, due to the recent growth and future growth potential of rugby in the U.S., which has been recognized by World Rugby. In 2010, Mike Miller, at the time the CEO of what was then known as the IRB, stated that the U.S. would host a Rugby World Cup, stating that "it ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 27 February 2025. International men's rugby union competition Not to be confused with Rugby League World Cup. This article is about the men's rugby union tournament. For the women's World Cup in union, see Women's Rugby World Cup. For other world cups for rugby, see World cup of rugby. "RWC" redirects ...