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Rugby World Cup

Latest Rugby World Cup News

Eight countries bid to host 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups

A record number of eight countries are bidding to host the 2015 World Cup, the International Rugby Board (IRB) said Wednesday.

The eight nations confirming their intention to tender for the 2015 tournament were: Australia, England, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Scotland, South Africa and Wales.

Australia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Russia, Scotland, South Africa and Wales have also made bids for the 2019 event, following Tuesday's deadline.

Jamaica's unlikely bid was withdrawn.

"This strong response is unprecedented and truly reflects the global attraction of the rugby... More >

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Other Rugby World Cup News

O'Neill attacks IRB over World Cup costs

15/07/2008

Australia Rugby Union chief John O'Neill has attacked the International Rugby Board (IRB) over the remuneration it is demanding from countries hosting the 2015 and 2019 World ...More>

England to bid for 2015 Rugby World Cup

09/07/2008

England will bid to host the 2015 World Cup, possibly in partnership with Wales, despite having reservations about a process which cost the Rugby Football Union some £800...More>

IRB to allocate two Rugby World Cup tournaments in 2009

08/07/2008

The International Rugby Board, owner of Rugby World Cup, has announced that it will allocate the next two tournaments - Rugby World Cup 2015 and 2019 - at the same time. The I...More>

Gullivers Official RWC Sevens Tour Operator

04/07/2008

Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) and Arabian Gulf Rugby Football Union (AGRFU) today announced the appointment of UK-based Gullivers Sports Travel as the Official Tour Operator ...More>

Giant NZ rugby ball to host World Cup draw

04/07/2008

A giant New Zealand rugby ball will host the draw for the 2011 Rugby World Cup on December 1, the chief executive of the tournament organisers said on Friday. The New Zeala...More>

England and Wales' in joint Rugby World Cup bid

30/06/2008

WALES are ready to join forces with England to bring the 2015 Rugby World Cup back to Britain. The Western Mail has learned hush-hush negotiations have begun about a possib...More>

Germany bids to host Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010

16/06/2008

The German Rugby Federation (DRV) announced that it is submitting a bid to host the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2010. The DRV has teamed up with SPORTFIVE the leading sports ag...More>

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