New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson. Photo / Photosport.co.nzNew Zealand will struggle to host the Rugby World Cup again - that's the inference from rugby boss Mark Robinson. While the New Zealand Rugby chief executive didn't state that outright, he made it clear this country could be left behind as the tournament becomes more of a world force. With Europe hosting the men's and women's tournaments in 2023/25, and Australia and the USA likely to follow, 2035/37 presents the next World Cup hosting bid opportunity for New Zealand. "It's really interesting, the stage of the World Cup, the size of the tournament, for a country like New Zealand to be able to host it.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 24, 2022 17:47 UTC