The NSW Sports Minister says that a "pre-established position" gave the Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand

New South Wales Sports Minister Stuart Ayres has hinted that Australia's failure to win the organizing rights of the 2021 Women's World Cup was a "stalemate". pre-established "that New Zealand should host the event.

Mr Ayres said that the World Rugby Council vote, which had jumped from 25 to 17 in favor of New Zealand two weeks ago, despite a gap of $ 7 million included Australian (NZ $ 7.45 million) between the two unions, would not discourage the government's bid for the Men's World Cup 2027.

"What I've seen from the process has suggested that there was a strong desire to push it to New Zealand and that this pre-established position was more important for World Rugby than quality." of the Australian candidacy, "he said.

"We were obviously disappointed not to be able to get it, we thought we had made a good offer, but we will be looking at it and looking at other ways to promote NSW rugby in partnership with Rugby Australia. "

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The decision was a blow for RA, which is also at a crossroads with underperforming Wallabies and growing disillusionment among fans.

A December 10 board meeting still seems like the most likely time to make a decision on the future of Wallabies coach Michael Cheika, but the test team's ongoing difficulties are only the beginning. one of the issues facing the board and management.

The negotiations on the future of the Super Rugby, already delayed by a few months, will reach a turning point when World Rugby will launch a call for the World League's proposal, while the national authorities will have to decide whether they will continue their projects. Auction for the World 2027 men. Cup.

The experience in Dublin two weeks ago may have prompted everyone to think. The Sydney Morning Herald New Zealand Rugby includes a bid of AUD 3 million (NZ $ 3.19 million) in guaranteed government funding for the tournament, well below the $ 10 million commitment ($ 10.64 million). New Zealand dollars) taken by NSW and the federal governments.

It also seems that the Australian concept of "athletes' village", a first in the history of the tournament that would have brought all the players of the picturesque Crowne Plaza complex to Hunter Valley, could not compete with the heart's field Kiwis to bring the World Cup to – In the words of Premier Jacinda Ardern – "the home of women's rugby".

Ayres said that despite the disappointing result, the NSW government was eager to support RA's bid to bring the men's tournament back to Australia for the first time since 2003.

"We will work closely with the ARU to develop a strong offer for 2027. We know that we have excellent points on the blackboard for international rugby, but also for major international events. it's time for CMR to come back to Australia, "he said.

The 2027 event is in its infancy, but it seems that Australia would have a chance to face off if it could get the government funding estimated at $ 120 million (NZ 127 million) for the event. Argentina and the United States also expressed interest, while South Africa – which lost to France in controversial circumstances for the 2023 World Cup – said it would not attempt a second time.

The story suggests that a country in the southern hemisphere would have a good chance of winning the rights after three consecutive World Cups in the north (England 2015, Japan 2019, France 2023) and doubts remain as to whether Argentina would be a suitable host country economic circumstances.

But the United States is becoming the black horse of 2027. Although the USA Eagles' 12th place in the world is an emerging rugby country, World Rugby could see it as an irresistible opportunity. know about a lucrative sports market.

"I think they're our biggest opponent," said Ayres. "If they stay in the north, it will be a new world cup." My instinct tells me that it could be a World Cup too soon and that it will be easy to return to the Northern Hemisphere. in 2031 and in the United States when he may be a little more mature.But of all the nations that could bet on the United States, this is the one I will be watching closely. "