England plan Rugby World Cup extravaganza in bid

The Rugby Football Union has vowed to stage the biggest World Cup ever after unveiling details of its bid to host the 2015 tournament in England.

Wed, 13 May, 2009 - 09:52

The Rugby Football Union has vowed to stage the biggest World Cup ever after unveiling details of its bid to host the 2015 tournament in England.

In a presentation to the International Rugby Board council in Dublin this morning, the RFU revealed plans to use the biggest stadia in England and Wales including Twickenham, Wembley, Old Trafford and the Emirates Stadium.

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