NFL stadiums could soon be used in a Rugby World Cup, should USA Rugby succeed in its bid to host the men’s event in 2027 or 2031 and the women’s in 2029. Russia and Australia are also among bidders but according to well-placed sources, World Rugby may favour a money-making 2027 men’s World Cup in Australia followed by the US four years later. Asked about the notion of Australia ’27 followed by USA ’31, USA Rugby chief executive Ross Young, a former Rugby World Cup general manager, told the Guardian: “There are multiple unions putting their hands up. Twenty-two players in Gary Gold’s 30-man squad play in Major League Rugby, the professional US league now in its fourth season and involved in the World Cup bid. US No8 Cam Dolan catches the ball next to Tonga lock Leva Fifita during a World Cup game in Japan in 2019.

Source: The Guardian June 10, 2021 14:26 UTC