Rugby World Cup Limited Board Chairman, Bernard Lapasset, said: “Women’s Rugby World Cup is the showpiece event in Women’s Rugby and since its inception in 1991 has provided the impetus for the global growth of the Women’s Game.
“In awarding the sixth Women’s Rugby World Cup to the Rugby Football Union, the IRB felt that the tournament would be best positioned to elevate the Women’s Game to new heights. The Rugby Football Union has considerable experience of hosting major international Rugby tournaments, including Rugby World Cup and with world class facilities, strong tournament management and infrastructure and an extensive and enthusiastic support base for Women’s Rugby, it is perfectly placed to host a memorable and successful Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010”.
Qualifying for the 2010 tournament will be expected to start in 2009.
The International Rugby Board (IRB) has awarded the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup to England.
The IRB Executive Committee selected the Host Union following a
recommendation from the Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) Board after
considering detailed tenders from the Rugby Football Union and the
German Rugby Union.
