Rugby World Cup 2027 (Men) & Rugby World Cup 2029 (Women) – Australia

Each host country for the Rugby World Cups until 2033, which were confirmed by World Rugby, faces their own set of challenges and opportunities. Australia as hosts for the Rugby World Cup 2027 (Men) & Rugby World Cup 2029 (Women) have made it clear that legacy, participation, and reviving grassroots and club rugby are an important part of the preparation process.

Phil Kearns (Rugby Australia Executive Director Rwc Bid) said on hosting the two tournaments in Australia, that part of their legacy will be assisting the Pacific nations and developing the women’s game. He said that legacy programs have already started with heritage players and rugby development.  We review what else was proposed under the bid plan and the media reaction since the news was confirmed.

(See the first two parts of the series here – on what the proposed golden decade of rugby means for the sport? and Rugby World Cup 2025 (Women) – England.