South Africa and Italy confirmed their bids to host either the 2015 or 2019 rugby World Cup tournaments Thursday.
The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) said in a statement it ...More>
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has confirmed that it will submit a bid to the International Rugby Board (IRB) to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
RWC 2003 winners Lawrence Da...More>
Ireland have pulled out of the bidding for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the Irish Rugby Football Union said Friday, citing the financial downturn.
Ireland had told the Interna...More>
Scotland have withdrawn from their attempt to play a role in the World Cup in either 2015 or 2019. They claim that despite an offer from the Scottish Government to underwrite ...More>
Australia has withdrawn its bid for the 2015 World Cup and may not bid for 2019 due to an "exorbitant" guarantee fee charged by the International Rugby Board, the country's ru...More>
Japan's bid to host the rugby World Cup in 2015 has been given government backing with Prime Minister Taro Aso joining the bidding committee.
The Japan Rugby Football Union...More>
RFU chairman Martyn Thomas has confirmed that England will make a solo bid to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
England's proposal was supported by Prime Minister Gordon Brow...More>
Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) has confirmed that the Rugby Union of Russia has expressed an interest to tender for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013.
The confirmation follows a...More>
Undeterred by the global financial crisis, Japan is eager to host some of the world's biggest sports events over the coming years.
Japan is bidding to stage the 2015 rugby ...More>
The harsh reality of the global economic slowdown struck Twickenham today with the Rugby Football Union's chief executive, Francis Baron, warning of cost cuts and potential jo...More>
The International Rugby Board has announced a new tournament fee structure for Rugby World Cup 2015 and 2019 bidders in order to give an added boost to the competitiveness of ...More>
RFU chief executive Francis Baron has warned that England may withdraw their bid to stage the 2015 Rugby World Cup because of "massive financial risks".
Baron believes the...More>
An independent report by Deloitte into the potential economic impact of Rugby World Cup to host nations has indicated that the tournament is one of, if not the most cost effec...More>
Channel Nine and FOX SPORTS announced an agreement with the International Rugby Board (IRB) to provide live television coverage of the Rugby World Cup in 2011 and 2015.
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