Rugby is the latest import in the American sports market and it’s safe to say rugby’s governing body in the US are taking the appropriate measures to ensure its integration.
Today, the USA confirmed they will be tabling a bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
The decision is taken after representatives attended two days of briefings and information sharing in London last week.
“We are delighted with the strong level of serious interest from unions and governments in Rugby World Cup 2023 at this very early stage, which highlights the enormous hosting appeal of Rugby World Cup as a low-risk, high-return economic, social and sporting driver and we welcome further dialogue as the process progresses,” Rugby World Cup tournament director Alan Gilpin.
They will now face competition from Ireland who announced their bid in December last year and South Africa, France and Italy all expected stake a claim to host the tournament.
The successful bid will be announced in May 2017.
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