Rugby fans, buckle up – the Americas are about to become the epicenter of world rugby! Argentina just made their 2035 Rugby World Cup hosting bid official, and World Rugby isn’t messing around. CEO Alan Gilpin rolled out the red carpet treatment, visiting Argentina’s presidential palace, the iconic River Plate Stadium, and key infrastructure partners to assess the nation’s readiness.
This isn’t just big news for Argentina – it’s massive for American rugby. A World Cup in our hemisphere would be a game-changer, bringing elite international rugby within driving distance for millions of US fans and potentially inspiring a new generation of American players.
Meanwhile, the rugby talent pipeline keeps flowing both ways across borders. Morocco just tapped Argentine legend Juan Imhoff to lead their Men’s Sevens program, proving that Americas-developed talent is now coaching on the global stage.
The momentum continues this weekend with SVNS 2 action in Montevideo, where fans can catch world-class sevens rugby as the sport builds toward what could be a historic 2035 World Cup right in our backyard. For American rugby, the future has never looked brighter.
Original story via Americas Rugby News. Read more