HUNTER RUGBY DISAPPOINTED BUT LOOKS TO OTHER CHALLENGES

Thursday, 14 November 2018

HUNTER RUGBY DISAPPOINTED BUT LOOKS TO OTHER CHALLENGES

Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union (NHRU) says it is disappointed at losing the bid to host the 2021 Women’s World Rugby Cup but would now turn its attention to other initiatives and challenges.

NHRU General Manager, Andy Fairfull, said a lot of work was put into the bid by many organisations but that New Zealandhad to be congratulated on its success.

World Rugby announced today that New Zealandwas the successful nation against bids from Australia, France, Portugal, England and Wales.

“Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union was very much looking forward to hosting the Women’s World Cup in 2021 but we knew there were strong challenges from the other countries,” said Andy.

“NHRU had worked tirelessly with the NSW Government, Newcastle and Maitland City Councils, Rugby Australia and other organisations to ensure a comprehensive submission to host the 2021 World Cup.

“Although were not successful we have developed a wonderful relationship with those organisations that worked on the bid and there will be advantages coming from that close association.

“NHRU will now turn its attention to hosting the Super Rugby match between NSW Waratahs and Japan Sunwolves in March, celebrating the 150^thanniversary of rugby in the Hunter Region during 2019 and also launching a new girl’s competition for Under 13s, Under 15s and Under 17s next May.

“We may not have won the bid to host the Women’s World Cup but we have a full agenda of initiatives in 2019 that are spread across all formats of rugby.”

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Media inquiries can be directed to GM of Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union,

Andy Fairfull, on 0449 998 433.