USA Rugby announces steps towards World Cup bid, backed by MLR owners

Out of bankruptcy, union will undertake feasibility studyMLR owners back union in seeking investment for bidUSA Rugby will explore a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2027 or 2031, an effort backed by a “focused group of stakeholders” that includes interests from Major League Rugby, the US professional competition which completed two seasons before its third fell victim to Covid-19. Related: Eddie Jones will spend time in US with San Diego Legion – England allowing Related: Hawaii team backed by ex-All Blacks will not play MLR in 2021, league says Continue reading...