“Today’s announcement is another step in the right direction for Rugby in Australia”; Australia has been confirmed as the preferred candidate to host the Women’s World Cup in 2029 by World Rugby; it was announced as preferred candidate for the 2027 men’s tournament in November
By PA Media
Last Updated: 04/04/22 7:07am
Australia have been named as preferred candidates to host the 2029 Women’s World Cup
World Rugby has announced Australia as the preferred candidate to host the 2029 Women’s World Cup.
Monday’s confirmation comes ahead of a week of meetings between World Rugby, Rugby Australia and government and city representatives to progress the hosting model for the men’s and women’s world cups in 2027 and 2029, followed by a final World Rugby Council vote in Dublin in May.Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan said: “We’re delighted to be named preferred candidate to host Rugby World Cup 2029. “This is a truly wonderful addition to our bid for Rugby World Cup 2027 and we would love to welcome the pinnacle event on the women’s XVs calendar to our shores for the first time in 2029.”Today’s announcement is another step in the right direction for Rugby in Australia as we head toward the final decision by World Rugby Council in May. We continue to be buoyed by the spirit of collaboration in which we are working with World Rugby.”Thompson scores hat-trick in Red Roses’ 12-try rout of ItalyLydia Thompson grabbed a hat-trick and Emily Scarratt notched her 50th England try as the Red Roses cruised to a 74-0 victory over Italy in the TikTok Women’s Six Nations. Lydia Thompson scored a hat-trick in England’s 74-0 thumping of Italy in Parma The bonus point was already secured by half-time in Parma as trie …