World Rugby has confirmed that the women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand has been postponed to 2022, and announced a funding package to assist teams.
This year’s women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand has been officially postponed to 2022, World Rugby has confirmed.
World Rugby says its executive executive committee has now ratified the recommendation to postpone the event because of the coronavirus pandemic.
It also announced a £2 million ($A3.6 million) funding package to assist unions hit by the postponement with a focus on providing teams with international competition so they are at their best in 2022.
“Our hearts go out to all the players, team personnel and fans who were preparing and looking forward to the World Cup this year,” World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont said.
“The decision to postpone has been made entirely in the interests of their welfare, well-being and preparation, and the desire to put on a showcase tournament that will super-charge women’s rugby globally.”
He said by postponing the event by a year, it will ensure for a better event that benefits from the global vaccination drive and eased travel burdens.
“I would also like to emphasise that we are unwavering in our commitment to the women’s game,” he said.
“The top players in the women’s game should be guaranteed the stage that they deserve.”
Ducky
Guest
Terrible news for the players and dozens of supporters who would have tuned in for this :crying:
The real SC
Roar Rookie
2022 will be a big year for sporting events in NZ - Women's Cricket World Cup and the Women's Rugby World Cup. The Women's Cricket World Cup will be held in March, while the Women's Rugby will be held in September '22.
fiwiboy7042
Roar Rookie
I think the Super W may come together now that the WWRC has been sorted.
Hugh_96
Roar Pro
Hope so. Not even sure if the Super W has been scheduled. Although I think the Sydney women's club draw is out.
fiwiboy7042
Roar Rookie
should be able to arrange something with NZ. The NZRU's women comp, the Farah Palmer Cup, should be running as normal (at this stage).
Hugh_96
Roar Pro
Well I'm disappointed by this but obviously not as disappointed as the players et al. Hope the Wallaroos get a few Tests in between now and then, they were meant to have a record 9 Tests last year and had none.