U.S. announced as hosts of 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups

The United States have been confirmed as the host of both the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup as World Rugby lays out the schedule for the next 11 years of the sport.

The announcement came on Thursday in Dublin, with England the hosts of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, and Australia announced as the destination for the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup and 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.

The announcement of Australia and the U.S. as double hosts for both competitions is the first time World Rugby — the governing body of the sport — has awarded both premier tournaments to the same country over a two-year period as part of a new strategic decision announced last November.

«Today, we have approved three exceptional Rugby World Cup host nations — England, Australia and USA — providing unprecedented certainty and an unparalleled opportunity to accelerate the growth and impact of rugby globally. It is great for rugby, for fans and for the host nations,» World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont said.

«Today is a landmark moment for the sport, and an exciting development for fans. I would like to congratulate everyone involved in making this dream a reality as we look to deliver a truly global sport for all.»

Following the 2023 men's World Cup in France, England will host the 2025 Women's World Cup having previously staged it in 2010, with the tournament poised to increase qualified teams from 12 to 16.

The 2027 men's World Cup in Australia follows three in the northern hemisphere (2015 England, 2019 Japan, 2023 France) and their bid edged ahead of Argentina's, while Russia withdrew theirs in December 2020. This is the second time Australia has hosted a men's World Cup after 2003, and it will take place from