Australian rugby is about to embark on a historic period. The country will host the Men's World Cup in 2027 – a first since 2003 – then the women's edition in 2029 – a first, period. According to The Australian, however, uncertainties surround the smooth running of the women's competition. The reasons cited are the limited public interest in women's rugby in Australia and the pressure to meet financial targets.
In this context, The Australian explains that France would be on the lookout. if the event were to be reassigned. The French public has amply demonstrated its passion for this sport since the 2023 World Cup. Including when it comes to the French women's XV: in May, more than 35.000 spectators had attended the match between the French women's national team and England in Bordeaux. A record.
« We are not candidates, firstly out of respect for this great rugby nation and secondly for the unanimous vote of the World Rugby Council, reacted Abdelatif Benazzi, representative of the French Federation to World Rugby, to the Midi Olympique. But if there were any concerns, we said, in informal discussions, that we could take charge of this tournament. "With three years to go before the deadline, we will need to quickly dispel the doubts."
