United by Rugby

Propulsive. Kinetic. Powerful. Unpredictable.

Some in the United States already know there’s nothing like the thrill of rugby. It’s time the rest of the country discovered it too, and time the rest of the world paid attention to the growing and prospering rugby community in the U.S.

 That’s why World Rugby and USA Rugby are working together to bring the 2031 Men’s Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women’s Rugby World Cup to the United States.

Rugby is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. More than 100,000 USA Rugby members play in over 2,500 clubs nationwide, with college and high school-age players comprising nearly half of the community. New professional and top-level rugby organizations have continued to build interest in the game.

Like U.S. itself, rugby is diverse and inclusive. It’s accessible to players of all ages and backgrounds.

Bringing the sport’s largest, most iconic event to U.S. soil will change the game forever. With 45 million people expressing interest in the sport, the United States could build the largest rugby fan base in the world.

Hosting the Men’s Rugby World Cup in 2031 and the Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2033 will galvanize the growing community of rugby players, supporters and fans in the U.S., draw significant new audiences to the sport and generate tremendous commercial opportunities. In addition to growing the game, recent Rugby World Cup events have brought more than 242,000 fans from around the world to the host countries, with many fans planning vacations around the tournament, strengthening tourism sectors, creating jobs and stimulating economic growth.

With metropolitan areas from coast to coast ready to welcome global rugby fans, NFL-caliber stadiums around the country interested in hosting Rugby World Cup games, an incredible national infrastructure for coordinating large-scale events, a growing interest in rugby and a committed women’s sports fanbase, the United States is prepared and excited to welcome fans from around the world and bring rugby’s most thrilling events to America for the first time.