Future Rugby World Cups will no longer include the gender in their titles

Rugby's governing body has announced this morning that future Rugby World Cups will no longer include the gender in their titles in an effort to further commit to equality.

World Rugby confirmed this morning the women's 2021 tournament in New Zealand will no longer be called the Women's Rugby World Cup. Instead, it will simply be known as Rugby World Cup 2021.

In a statement World Rugby says the ground‑breaking move will ensure that the competitions have equal billing from a brand perspective, regardless of whether the events feature men or women.

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont says today's announcement "demonstrates their ongoing and unwavering commitment to advancing women in rugby both on and off the field".

Source: TVNZ

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