Fresh Twist in Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host 2035 Rugby World Cup

England’s 2035 Rugby World Cup Bid Receives Huge Boost

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plan to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup has collapsed before it ever truly got off the ground — and the fallout may have just handed England a major advantage. Save us to your Google Favourites for nonstop RUCK content! Despite early optimism and public backing from sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal, the Kingdom failed to submit an ოფიციալ expression of interest to World Rugby ahead of the deadline. A pr…

Saudi walks away from World Cup dream

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious push to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup has collapsed before it even truly began. The country has in fact opted not to enter the race at all. Just months after sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal openly floated the idea of bringing rugby’s global showpiece to the Middle East, the plan has been scrapped. According to reports, Saudi Arabia failed to submit an expression of interest to World Rugby and won’t b…

Fresh twist in Saudi Arabia's bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

Saudi Arabia are reportedly no longer aiming to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup due to the country's Public Investment Fund’s new financial strategy.