Ex-tennis pro Megan Rose appointed to lead 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup in US
Summary
Megan Rose, a former American tennis player and executive, has been named managing director of the 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup in the United States. This will be the first time the tournament is held in the US, seen as a major global sports event.Key Facts
- Megan Rose played tennis at the University of Miami and competed professionally before working in tennis organizations.
- She has experience managing major tennis events and leading the USA Olympic Tennis team.
- The 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup will be hosted in the US for the first time.
- Rugby World Cup is considered the third-largest global sporting event after the FIFA World Cup and Olympics.
- Australia will host the men’s Rugby World Cups in 2027 and women’s in 2029; the US hosts the women’s World Cup in 2033.
- Recent rugby matches in the US have drawn record crowds, showing growing interest in the sport.
- The US has a men’s professional rugby league with five teams and a women’s semi-pro league with five teams.
- The US men’s national team did not qualify for the 2023 World Cup but will play in the 2024 tournament in Australia.
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