The Morrison Government has backed a bid to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
\nAnnounced by Rugby Australia at a launch in Sydney this morning, Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck said the nation was ready to showcase one of the most popular sporting spectacles to a global audience.
\n\u201cThe Government remains committed to making Australia the world\u2019s most active sporting nation and reinforcing our reputation as a pre-eminent host of major sporting events,\u201d Minister Colbeck said.
\n\u201cAustralia is not only a strong rugby nation, it is a safe destination with a successful and growing record of hosting global sporting events.
\n\u201cThe last time we hosted the Rugby World Cup was in 2003, and we\u2019re more than ready to take it on again.\u201d
\nThe Australian Government committed $8.8 million over two years in the 2020-21 Budget for Rugby Australia to develop a compelling and compliant bid.
\nIt also received $1 million from the Government in the 2019-20 Budget to support foundation planning.
\nMinister Colbeck said hosting the event would provide a major economic boost for our tourism industry and the broader economy.
\n\u201cThis is an investment which offers significant benefits,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cIt is projected to generate more than $2 billion, attract more than 200,000 visitors from key international markets, and create almost 13,000 new full-time equivalent jobs.\u201d
\nBids are due for lodgement to World Rugby by 14 January 2022, with the announcement of the successful host expected in May 2022.
\nHosting rights will then also be awarded for the 2025 and 2029 Women\u2019s Rugby World Cups and the 2031 Men\u2019s Rugby World Cup.
\n\u201cThe next decade could see Australia become the premier sporting tourism destination in the world, with a long list of major events already being held here,\u201d Minister Colbeck said.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s quite achievable that we can add the 2027 Rugby World Cup and the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games to this impressive list.
\nMajor sporting events already scheduled to be held in Australia include:<\/p>\n
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