2023 Rugby World Cup

2023 Rugby World Cup
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The 2023 Rugby World Cup is scheduled to be the tenth Rugby World Cup.

Hosting

Several countries have declared their interest in hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup, both countries that have already hosted RWC matches, and countries looking to host a tournament for the first time. World Rugby may select the hosts for the 2023 and 2027 at the same time (as they did with the 2015 and 2019 tournaments).[1] The bidding schedule is as follows:[2]

Date Event
14 May – 15 June, 2015 Unions submit an expression of interest
May 2016 World Rugby releases tender documentation
June 2016 Deadline for unions to confirm their intent to tender a bid
May 2017 Host for the 2023 Rugby World Cup is announced

Previous hosts

Among the previous hosts, South Africa is considered one of the frontrunners to host the 2023 competition, having bid unsuccessfully for the right to host the 2011, 2015, and 2019 tournaments.[3][4]

The Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Executive, together with the Irish Rugby Football Union, formally announced on 5th December 2014 their intentions to launch a bid.[5] Ireland's bid is likely to include rugby stadiums and Gaelic games stadiums.[6]

France, which hosted in 2007, has reportedly expressed interest in hosting the 2023 tournament.[7]

Certain rugby nations are unlikely to host in 2023, given that the country or the region has recently hosted a World Cup. For example, Australia Rugby Union's CEO Bill Pulver stated that Australia may not host another World Cup until 2039;[8] Australia hosted in 2003 and neighboring New Zealand hosted in 2011.

New hosts

Several new countries have expressed interest in hosting the 2023 tournament. The United States (possibly co-hosting with Canada) is anticipated to bid to host the 2023 and/or 2027 Rugby World Cup.[9] The U.S. is considered to be one of the favorites to win the right to host the 2023 or 2027 Rugby World Cup.[10] World Rugby CEO Mike Miller stated in 2010 that the U.S. would host a Rugby World Cup, stating that "it's a question of when, not if."[11]

Argentina has also expressed interest, with Argentina's World Rugby Council representative Agustín Pichot stating that he wants to bring the tournament to Argentina in 2023.[12][13][14]

The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) confirmed in March 2015 its intention to bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.[15] Italy lost to England by just three votes on the right to host the 2015 tournament.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Rugby Chief Says World Cup in U.S. Is Inevitable", New York Times, 11 November 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  2. ↑ "South Africa keen to host Rugby World Cup 2023"], ESPNscrum.com, March 4, 2015.
  3. ↑ Irish bid to host 2023 Rugby World Cup gathers momentum, The Irish Times, 22 January 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  4. ↑ "Italy ponder fresh World Cup bid", ESPNscrum.com, 22 October 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  5. ↑ Ireland confirms bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup, RTE Sport, 6 December 2014.
  6. ↑ "Ireland face battle with South Africa and the USA to host 2023 Rugby World Cup", Mail Online, 5 December 2014.
  7. ↑ "UPDATE 1-Rugby-Ireland plans ambitious bid for 2023 World Cup", Reuters, 18 November 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  8. ↑ "Australia in line to host 2023 Rugby World Cup", The Courier-Mail, 16 May 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  9. ↑ "United States eye World Cup bid", ESPN Scrum, Dec. 2, 2011.
  10. ↑ "Ireland face battle with South Africa and the USA to host 2023 Rugby World Cup", Mail Online, 5 December 2014.
  11. ↑ "Rugby Chief Says World Cup in U.S. Is Inevitable", New York Times, 11 November 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  12. ↑ Agustín Pichot reaffirms Argentina´s Quest to host Rugby World Cup 2023, Rugby World Cup Argentina 2023, Dec. 11, 2013.
  13. ↑ Home Page, Rugby World Cup Argentina 2023, Dec. 18, 2013,
  14. ↑ Rugby World Cup Argentina 2023, The Book Depository, Paul Tait, Nov. 26, 2012.
  15. ↑ "Italy to run against Ireland in World Cup bid", RTE Sport, 5 March 2015.