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Australia launches formal bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup – Wide World of Sports
‘A once in a generation opportunity’
A 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia would pump $2.5 billion into the economy and attract 200,000 tourists, the tournament bid team says.
Australia formally launches its bid to host the RWC in Sydney today with a high powered team that includes former Prime Minister John Howard and International Olympic Committee Vice President John Coates.
After Argentina withdrew from the race last year, Russia is the only other country to formally register interest in hosting the 2027 tournament but there are…
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