World News – UA – Major offer to bring Rugby World Cup down

The Morrison government is backing Australia’s efforts to bring the 2027 Rugby World Cup down, with $ 8 million in cash injections to support our bid to host the event and provide an economic and tourist boost

It is estimated that hosting the 2027 Rugby World Cup will attract over 200,000 international visitors to Australia and generate around $ 2.2 billion in economic activity and create 12,000 jobs

Federal Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham has said the Rugby World Cup is the second largest single sporting event in the world and hosting it would be a major boost for Australia’s tourism industry, paving the way for new infrastructure projects and jobs

“Australia has a proud history of hosting major international sporting events and winning this bid would be another vote of confidence in our ability to host large-scale events and provide a major economic boost to our entertainment industry. tourism and the economy in general « Said Minister Birmingham

« Australia’s hosting of the 2027 Rugby World Cup would bring visitors from all over the world to our shores, inject millions of people into the local economy and support thousands of jobs across the country

« Events of this magnitude have a huge impact on the entire economy – whether it is accommodation providers, tour operators, car rental companies, restaurants and bars or the retail sector

« While we are unable to accommodate international visitors at this time, any forays we can make to organize large events that will bring more tourists to Australia will be critical to the overall rebound of our tourism industry. »

Minister Colbeck said the funding will help Rugby Australia develop the best possible bid with the greatest chances of success, and further solidify Australia as the world’s leading sporting nation

« As a country we have an incredible experience in organizing sporting events on a global scale. An event of this magnitude is expected to have a national footprint and regional advantages, so that all Australians can feel part of the excitement »

« It has been a difficult time for the Australian sports community, with the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games to 2021 and a number of other high performance sporting events canceled or postponed, » said Minister Colbeck

« A successful bid will strengthen community spirit and contribute significantly to the country’s long-term recovery from COVID-19, with Rugby Australia projecting more than $ 2 billion in economic and social benefits by hosting the event »

This cash injection builds on the initial funding of $ 1 million provided in 2019 to expand the viability of the bid, bringing Rugby Australia’s funding to nearly $ 10 million

The hosting of the Rugby World Cup in 2027 will complement the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand in 2023 It will create a pipeline of two of the biggest international sporting events around the world that will lead to a possible 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Queensland

It will also promote rugby and build on its growing participation rates, especially among women

The deadline for applications is expected to be the end of 2021, with a decision on the chosen host by mid-2022

Rugby World Cup 2027, Australian National Rugby Union Team, Raelene Castle, New Zealand National Rugby Union Team, Hamish McLennan