All eyes on Japan 2019... but World Rugby still found time to assess French foundations for 2023
World Rugby has praised continued strong hosting progress after the latest round of Rugby World Cup 2023 coordination meetings in Paris this week.
France will assume the status of current hosts from Japan on November 2, and the World Rugby delegation, led by tournament director Alan Gilpin, praised the organising committee for strong foundation planning progress, including:
- Strong foundation planning across all functional areas, laying the foundations for a very successful and special tournament;
- Excellent local and central government relationships and host city support, ensuring teams, fans and the wider French public will be at the heart of the tournament;
- Strong masterplan and roadmap guiding all aspects of foundation planning and operational delivery, including the process for selection of team base camps, and planning for the marketing and ticketing programmes;
- Strong budget progress that will underpin the successful delivery of the tournament for rugby and the host nation;
- Detailed ticketing and marketing strategy planning, driving engagement and access to rugby’s showcase event;
- Evolution of the organising committee with key appointments completed and further recruitment planned as the organisation makes the transition from future to current host in late 2019.
At the end of last year, World Rugby, in partnership with the organising committee, launched a striking new logo and visual identity that embodies the vision, passion and unity of a tournament that will bring France and the world together through rugby and its character-building values.
Further momentum is being generated across venues and host cities following detailed technical venue visits and progression of host city agreements. These components will be the heartbeat of a tournament that teams and fans at the heart of a nationwide celebration of rugby.
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Gilpin said: “We enjoyed very productive meetings with our friends at the France 2023 Organising Committee, and with a little over four years to go it is clear that hosting preparations continue to be advancing rapidly.
“It is highly-encouraging to see such strong progress made across all key areas from venues preparation and host city engagement to marketing and budget management, and in many respects, they are ahead of previous hosts at this point in the hosting cycle.
“This year culminates with the transition from future to current hosts after the Rugby World Cup 2019 final on November 2 and we are confident that we will launch into a new hosting cycle anticipating a truly superb tournament that will be team and fan centric.”
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France 2023 organising committee CEO Claude Atcher said: “We have a great ambition for the Rugby World Cup 2023. This event will represent the whole of France, because it will be a societal event. This is why we have chosen to work very early and to unite all our partners, but also many personalities for whom rugby means much more than a sport.
“This preparation time is also an opportunity to involve the French population closer to the field. In the coming weeks, the first agreements with the host cities and regions will be signed, which will launch our programmes in all territories very concretely.
“Our projects are progressing at a good pace and I commend the dedication of the entire France 2023 team. The handover in Japan in November will be a symbolic moment and very strong – we will have in our hands the organization of this wonderful event. From that moment, we will realise our ambition to create our community of fans, young people and families.”
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Kinda strange that he wasn’t with a premiership team or a higher level of rugby? Start playing late or something? With that kind of size and athleticism you’d think someone would have picked him up?
2 Go to commentsShows how much attitude matters. Last week the Brumbies got done, this week they dominated the tournament leaders, who were likely thinking they could cruise to victory.
4 Go to commentsA Turtle has more pace and leg drive than Owen Franks, so it’s a good thing he only had to run 90 metres for that try.
2 Go to commentsOh Tamati Tua was in the vastly over-rated Leon MacDonalds Blues system? Well, no wonder he was wasted, much like Emoni Narawa and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens under MacDonald. now look at them. Good thing Tua isn’t eligible, the Aussies latch on to any player who isn’t tied down.
4 Go to commentsMark Telea is a lot of things, but a defensive juggernaut has never been one of them. There will be far bigger tests in that regard for the youngster.
10 Go to commentsLove and respect to Fiji but not a chance outside of 7s
4 Go to commentsGood summation Ned. Agree the Canes were out-muscled for once (except at the scrum!) by a focused Brumbies outfit. Tua deserves consideration for higher honors after the way he humbled Jordie and the Canes defense. Thankfully, his lack of eligibility for Oz keeps him from Joe’s plans. While I also agree the injuries affected the Canes performance, some players seemed to lack focus and intensity for this match. Perhaps after the Blues demolished the Brumbies, they thought it was going to be easy? A good reminder that any slip up in preparation can have a big affect on the result. Brumbies deserved that win.
4 Go to commentsKarl Dixon should never have been appointed this fixture, absolute disgrace, He’s not much of a referee anyway, didn't have the balls to send his mate care off
5 Go to commentsBrilliant article! Harry of 8/9
2 Go to comments‘UK athletes' have been in the NFL from the start.
2 Go to commentsIt’s going to be Scott Barrett. He’s the coaches mate and captain of a previously elite team. Ardie a great option but scooter has worked with the coach and Ardie still as big a leader as needed.
23 Go to commentsI commend Colin Scotts bio All Balls. He was the first Aussie to make it to NFL. But he was poached and did a full apprenticeship at the University of Hawaii. He was 130kgs surfed played 1st grade cricket etc. big guy by normal but not NFL standards and a top athlete. Even then the nfl were picking up Tongans and Samoans for their natural size and explosive power. They want explosive power not cardio from the big boys so a guy like Taniela Tupou would have been good if picked up young enough. He has fast twitch and they’d bulk the little lad up and give him something to do. soccer teams set up academies and look for Over Sara’s talent eg Messi was at Barcelona since a teenager and harry kewell went to Leeds as a teenager like 16 or something.
11 Go to commentsThe article alludes to the fact that this isn’t about picking a captain. But picking a great captain. So who would make for a great All Black captain - not just an obvious or safe shoo-in? I’m not sure Ardie’s the guy and Barret doesn’t stand out either.
23 Go to commentsI guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
45 Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
5 Go to commentsI like the idea, in NZ the Ranfurly Shield and NPC coexist, both having their own bragging rights. The World Cup would be the pinnacle, but the competition and travels of these trophies would be interesting.
45 Go to commentsDon’t worry Sonny bill Williams leave that awkward situation about the curfew in the pass whoever it was it doesn’t matter its no big deal we back our All Blacks through the storm and the thunder until we see the Sun light again.
42 Go to commentsWho listens to this retard? He was a massive liability as a player but obviously a media sensation
42 Go to commentsI’m not surprised by such ‘virtue signalling’ by Sonny Boy. Butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth. He’s such a pious Islamic muppet, imo.
42 Go to commentsI’ve actually never heard of the guy (then I don’t watch League as it is boring). But if he is good enough.. then good luck to him. If not, well, he can always return to league.
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