Claude Atcher, the director of France’s bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, has said that if the country is awarded hosting rights to the national team tournament the financial benefits will help ensure the longevity of rugby union as a professional sport.
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World Rugby unveils expansion of women’s World Cup to 16 teams from 2025
The women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025 will be the first to feature 16 teams, World Rugby has announced, as it continues its push to develop the women’s game internationally.
Rugby World Cup 2019 claims 6X increase in video views on social media
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World Rugby hails ‘strong, impressive and exciting’ bids for 2023 World Cup
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont today (Monday) said that the sport’s global governing body faces a tough choice in selecting the host of the 2023 World Cup after France, Ireland and South Africa laid out “exceptionally strong, impressive and exciting bids” for the national team tournament.
England 2015 launches Rugby World Cup volunteer programme
England Rugby 2015, the organising committee for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, has launched its volunteer programme for the event.