Rugby chiefs unveil 2007 World Cup plans

English rugby chiefs today unveiled their plans to stage the 2007 World Cup.

Rugby chiefs unveil 2007 World Cup plans
Mon, 21 Oct, 2002 - 12:41

English rugby chiefs today unveiled their plans to stage the 2007 World Cup.

The Rugby Football Union’s “preferred option” is for a 16-team World Cup, plus a 32-team Rugby World Nations Cup running in parallel.

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