Rugby: Australia to be sole hosts of 2003 World Cup

The International Rugby Union has confirmed that Australia will be sole hosts of the 2003 World Cup.

Thu, 18 Apr, 2002 - 16:36

The International Rugby Union has confirmed that Australia will be sole hosts of the 2003 World Cup.

New Zealand were due to co-host the event, but a dispute over stadia and advertising caused the IRB to intervene and make its decision.

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