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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.
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. [17] [18] President Vladimir Putin backed Russia's bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup. [19]
At the time, the United States was the only bidder for the 2031 Rugby World Cup and the following month (November 2021) were in an “exclusive targeted dialogue” with World Rugby with regard to hosting the 2031 edition. [4] In April 2022, President Joe Biden sent a letter of support to World Rugby affirming his support for the bid. [5]
The hosts were finalised following a World Rugby Council meeting in Dublin. World Rugby has confirmed Australia as host of the men's World Cup in 2027 and the women's in 2029 and England has been ...
The stadium is home to Marseille football club and has hosted matches during the 2007 Rugby World Cup, when it staged two quarter-finals, as well as the 1938 and 1998 football World Cup finals.
Hosts France won the opening game of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, beating fellow tournament favorites New Zealand 27-13 on Friday.. Damian Penaud’s second half try sparked a second half French ...
World Rugby held a meeting with five potential Rugby World Cup 2023 hosts on 6 May 2015 in London that was attended by representatives from Ireland, Italy, South Africa, France and the United States. Apart from the U.S., the countries attending had all previously publicly announced their interest to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup. [5]
But this feels like it should be the time for Andy Farrell’s side, so brilliant in securing a Six Nations grand slam earlier in 2023 and entering this World Cup very much among the favourites.