Australia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027

Australia have launched its bid to host Rugby World Cup 2027, with Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan and Bid Advisory Board Chair Sir Rod Eddington AO FTSE unveiling the country’s ‘Game On’ campaign at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney this morning (Thursday).

🦘Our #Wallabies legends are backing the bid for Australia 2027!#GameOn #Australia2027 pic.twitter.com/krF5vGc5Rs

— Wallabies (@wallabies) May 20, 2021

Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan said: “This is an exciting day for all Australians as we formally put our hand up to host the third-largest sporting event in the world.

“Hosting Rugby World Cup 2027 is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Australia, which would drive substantial economic outcomes for our country, while also providing a lasting legacy for Rugby in this region.

“It would also allow us to support the Australian Government’s ambitions around major events in what is shaping up to be a green and gold decade for the nation – from the FIBA Women’s World Cup in 2022, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2022, FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023, the British and Irish Lions Tour in 2025, Netball World Cup in 2027, and the exciting potential of an Olympic Games in Queensland in 2032.

“It is also a significant opportunity for Rugby in Australia and the Pacific, with the event to provide an unrivalled opportunity to grow the game by attracting further investment, participants, officials and volunteers.

“Australia is a sports-loving nation with a vast network of world-class modern stadia. We have a proud Rugby heritage in this country and are also home to ex-pats from across the globe who love to get out and support their teams when they tour.

“We know a Rugby World Cup in Australia would be a vibrant event, and a game-changer for World Rugby, which would showcase the best of the sport to the 405 million fans around the world.

“Combining the world’s greatest Rugby event with what we think is the world’s best tourism destination, international fans will be able to soak up our culture, our beaches and natural wonders in a safe and secure environment..."

Australia is currently in the dialogue phase of World Rugby’s host selection process.

The sport’s global governing body will announce the successful host candidate in May 2022.