Argentina to launch bid to host Rugby World Cup 2035

The Argentina Rugby Union (UAR) announced on Tuesday that it intends to officially bid for the hosting rights for Rugby World Cup 2035.

Back in September, World Rugby said the host nation for the 13th edition of the game’s showpiece event would be appointed in November 2027. The next two Men’s Rugby World Cups will be held in Australia in 2027 and the USA in 2031.

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin is due to hold discussions with UAR president Gabriel Travaglini over the viability of the Argentina bid.

Argentina’s proposal could include taking games beyond its own boundaries, working with the unions of Uruguay, Chile and Brazil in a joint South American approach.

South America had a record three participants at RWC 2023 in France, with Argentina joined by Uruguay and Chile, and the same three countries will represent the region, which has yet to host a Rugby World Cup, in Australia next year.

A statement on the UAR website said: “As part of the strategic strengthening of regional rugby, the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) is moving forward with its official bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup.

“This project is led by Argentina for the entire region and is being developed in conjunction with Sudamérica Rugby to integrate the unions of Brazil, Chile and Uruguay, consolidating a proposal that reflects the development of South American rugby.

“To further this process, a working session will be held with the participation of Alan Gilpin, CEO of World Rugby, who is visiting the country to continue analyzing the feasibility of Argentina as a host for the top global event.

“The meeting and analysis sessions will be attended by Gabriel Travaglini, President of the UAR; Félix Páez Molina, Vice President of the UAR; Agustín Pichot, member of the World Rugby Council and of the SANZAAR EXCO; and Sol Iglesias, General Manager of the UAR.”

Travaglini said: “The 2035 bid represents a federal objective and a legacy project that transcends our borders. Welcoming Alan Gilpin to advance this technical analysis is a fundamental step in demonstrating that the region is ready.

“We want a World Cup that reflects the passion and development that rugby has achieved in every corner of our territory.”