WRWC2017: What does it mean?

To begin with, although not the subject of the announcement, it is a fairly safe bet that the next World Cup hosts will be one of the seven automatic qualifiers – as it is inconceivable that a country would host an event that they were not taking part in. In addition with France unlikely to host back-to-back tournaments, and with New Zealand hosting the Lions in 2017, this reduces the suspects down to five – England (hosts in 2010), Canada (hosts in 2006), Ireland, Australia and USA with Ireland appearing the front runners at the moment. Read more about WRWC2017: What does it mean?