Joe Biden supports US Rugby World Cup bid in letter to Bill Beaumont
by Martin Pengelly in New York from on (#5YC6A)
President says US can deliver most successful' rugby events in history, for men in 2031 and women in 2033, with decision in May
A letter from Joe Biden to Sir Bill Beaumont, chairman of World Rugby, was part of a finalised World Cup package submitted by USA Rugby in its bid to host the men's event in 2031 and the women two years later.
World Rugby is due to announce the success or not of the US bid on 12 May. Alan Gilpin, chief executive of the governing body, has said World Rugby believes it can deliver the right outcomes with this hosting plan".
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