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27 North American Cities Look To Host Rugby World Cup Matches In 2031
Kansas City joins 26 other cities applying to host the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup, the first edition held in the U.S., with final host selections after the 2027 tournament.
- On Thursday, Kansas City, Missouri submitted an application as one of 27 cities seeking to host the men's Rugby World Cup USA in 2031, World Rugby announced.
- Following record attendance at the Women's Rugby World Cup, World Rugby has said it intends to invest over $250 million in the American rugby market to support growth and inspire new fans.
- The 27 cities include 33 potential venues, with some offering more than one stadium, and World Rugby and USA Rugby will review applications over the next 14 months, starting visits this year.
- By the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, World Rugby will narrow applicants to thirteen to fifteen host cities, which will have four years to prepare; cities not selected can serve as team base camps.
- World Rugby is betting the 2031 and 2033 U.S. Rugby World Cups will set attendance and revenue records, but what remains to be seen is if the tournament can capture the entire U.S. sports market for over a month.
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World Rugby Shortlists 27 Cities for 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup
·Washington, United States
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The Hamilton SpectatorVancouver interested in joining 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup in U.S. as host city
Vancouver is among the cities that have submitted letters of Intent to continue in the host city selection process for the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in the United States.
·Toronto, Canada
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Vancouver interested in joining 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in U.S. as host city
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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Chicago, United States A total of 33 venues have stood as candidates for the 2031 rugby World Cup matches, the first to be held in the United States, said Friday the lead agency for this sport. Rugby is a minority sport in a country dominated by American football (NFL) and basketball (NBA), but those responsible expect the 2031 tournament to increase its popularity. Friday's announcement was made at the United by Rugby summit, held in Chicago, o…
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