Argentina has formally launched a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in South America for the first time, with the Argentine Rugby Union confirming it will work alongside Sudamérica Rugby and the unions of Brazil, Chile and Uruguay as part of a regional proposal.
UAR president Gabriel Travaglini said the bid was “a truly federal ambition and a legacy-driven project that extends beyond our borders,” adding that a visit by Alan Gilpin to assess the proposal marked an important stage in showing the region was prepared.
Travaglini said the goal was to stage a tournament reflecting “the passion and progress the game has achieved in every corner of our country.”
World Rugby will next stage the tournament in Australia in 2027, before United States hosts in 2031, while Spain, Japan, Italy and a joint Middle East proposal involving Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar are also in contention for 2035.
