Women’s World Cup postponed until 2022, World Rugby confirms

The committee have also agreed to develop and fund a World Cup high performance preparation and competition programme for qualified nations

New Zealand are the current women’s world champions. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

World Rugby’s recommendation to postpone the women’s World Cup until next year has been ratified by the global governing body’s executive committee.

The decision to delay the tournament that is to be staged in New Zealand – first announced last week – was made because of the uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.