RWC 2015 and 2019 hosts to be announced today.

danthefan

As far as I can gather England are favourites for 2015 and Japan for 2019. England in 2015 would be great, could finally go to a RWC.

thomond2006

It is expected that England will host 2015 at the moment.

Riskymove

danthefan wrote: »

As far as I can gather England are favourites for 2015 and Japan for 2019.

That's what was recommended to the IRB and i can't see them changing...as much as Italy in 2015 would be good


there was due to be an announcement at 1430 but the "IRB are still indiscussions"

dont know if this indicates surprises or problems...wait and see

sm.org

danthefan wrote: »

As far as I can gather England are favourites for 2015 and Japan for 2019. England in 2015 would be great, could finally go to a RWC.

France a bit far then

RHunce

england would be great!! get in a few games

my dad was telling me when it was hosted there before that he caught an australia game in thomond park, dunno if its true but thats what he says, or something along those lines

england will make a fortune off the back of the rwc and olympics

demakinz

ENGLAND SWEET!!!!!!!!!

Riskymove

They have just announced decision

2015 England
2019 Japan

danthefan

So England 2015 and Japan 2019 it is.

big dan

While England is handy, I think Italy should have got it instead.

themont85

You gotta love the way the Rugby League authorities just so happened to announce that they were going to host the 2013 RL World Cup in the UK. What a coincidence...

For the English and us to by extenstion the next decade will be great for seeing great world sporting events.

The 2012 Olympics
Rugby World Cup 2015
Cricket World Cup
They are also favourites to land the 2018 FIFA WC

Think I forgot one...:D

Het-Field

Aside from the feckin smugness, I really like England and the UK getting tournaments. It makes it easier for usIrish lads to get there !

Podge_irl

That's handy, if I'm still living there by then hopefully I'll get to a good few games. Italy would have been bloody awesome though

ch2008

Italy would have been better for the game but englands better for my pocket. Good to see its "England" and not "England/scotland/ireland/wales/france"

Diabhal Beag

I have no complaints. Japan would be a great adventure if I have the funds

funky penguin

Will be great in 2015 alright but I'm going to start saving for 2019! Those crazy Japs latch onto ANYTHING big that enters their country so the atmposhere should be good.

ch2008

ch2008 wrote: »

Italy would have been better for the game but englands better for my pocket. Good to see its "England" and not "England/scotland/ireland/wales/france"

Spoke too soon, Millenium Stadium is still in the running. Sure Wales is pretty much England anyway :pac:

Samurai

but therell be no bod

[Jackass]

Samurai wrote: »

but therell be no bod

Don't worry, McFadden will be the best centre in the world by then