The 2021 women's Rugby World Cup to be hosted in New Zealand later this year is set to be postponed, World Rugby has confirmed. "World Rugby has made the difficult decision to recommend the postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021, scheduled to be hosted in New Zealand between 18 September-16 October, until next year," the statement said. "The recommendation will be considered by the Rugby World Cup Board and World Rugby Executive Committee on 8 and 9 March respectively. Further updates will be issued following the Rugby World Cup Board and World Rugby Executive Committee meetings next week. The 2021 Rugby World Cup will be the second major women's competition scheduled for this year to be postponed.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 02, 2021 18:42 UTC