The organisers of the 2023 Rugby World Cup have added telco Orange as the latest sponsor of the event
UK unions ‘mull joint bid’ for 2031 Rugby World Cup
The four 'home unions' in the UK and Ireland are contemplating a joint bid for the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup after World Rugby launched the host selection process for both the 2027 and 2031 tournaments.
Rugby World Cup final set for Yokohama under revised Japan 2019 masterplan
World Rugby, the international governing body of rugby union, has approved a revised roadmap submitted by Japan for the staging of the 2019 Rugby World Cup which will see Yokohama replace Tokyo as the venue for the tournament’s final.
Yokohama added to potential 2019 Rugby World Cup venues
The list of applicant venues seeking to be part of Japan’s staging of the 2019 Rugby World Cup has increased to 15, with Yokohama added to the list despite missing the initial bid deadline.
USA Rugby in talks over 2023 World Cup bid
USA Rugby has held board-level discussions over the 2023 Rugby World Cup and is looking into a feasibility study for a bid, according to chief executive Nigel Melville.