Switch Six Nations fixture to USA grow game – World Rugby
Summary
World Rugby is open to helping any country move a Six Nations rugby match to the United States to grow rugby in America. The organization believes there is strong fan interest and financial potential to hold big rugby games in cities with many fans from countries like Ireland and Italy.Key Facts
- South Africa and New Zealand sold out the 71,000-seat M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore for a rugby match.
- The U.S. will host the men's Rugby World Cup in 2031 and the women's Rugby World Cup in 2033.
- Rugby matches featuring New Zealand, Ireland, and Fiji have attracted large crowds in U.S. cities like Chicago, Washington, and San Diego.
- World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says the money made from these matches shows barriers to hosting big games in the U.S. are low.
- The Six Nations tournament has never moved a match so far from home before; this would be a new step.
- Cities like Boston and New York have many Irish and Italian fans, which could help support a Six Nations game in the U.S.
- Teams involved in a match would need to agree to move their games overseas.
- The 2027 Six Nations schedule is already planned, so any changes would come later.
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