The RFU has plans to make the tournament the best attended Women’s Rugby World Cup in history, with pool matches taking place across England and the final held at Twickenham; a study believes the competition could boost the UK economy by GBP156.25m
Last Updated: 22/10/21 11:34am
The RFU has announced a bid to host the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025.
The RFU plans to make the tournament the best attended Women’s Rugby World Cup in history, with pool matches taking place across England and the final held at Twickenham.
A study by Sheffield Hallam University believes hosting the Rugby World Cup could boost the UK economy by GBP156.25m.
Speaking about the bid, RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney said: “Securing RWC 2025 would add to the impressive list of major sporting events that the UK has attracted since London 2012, reinforcing the UK’s international reputation as a leading major events’ destination and a global leader in promoting women’s sport.
“As well as providing great economic returns, hosting the tournament would help to further promote rugby as an inclusive sport and provide a springboard to narrow the gap between male and female participation.”
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