Rugby World has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the prestigious 2022 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand after their Governing Body postponed the proposal to host the 2021 Rugby World Cup off.
Rugby World has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the prestigious 2022 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand after their Governing Body postponed the proposal to host the Rugby World Cup. 2021 postponed.
The committee also supported work to develop and fund the 2021 Rugby World Cup high performance preparation and competition program for qualified teams and teams that are still competing in the qualification process. The program will be underpinned by a £ 2million funding package and will focus on giving teams international competition to maximize their chances of being the best they can be in New Zealand next year.
The decision to cancel this year’s tournament was made after extensive talks with New Zealand Rugby, the New Zealand Government and the participating unions due to the continuing impact and unstable uncertainty of the COVID pandemic- 19, includes:
- Uncertainty and danger around safe and reliable travel for over 600 players, staff and competitors
- Uncertainty about the ability to promise high-performance training environments for teams going through the 14-day loneliness and quarantine process when they arrive in New Zealand, which would allow them to properly prepare for the Rugby World Cup.
- Uncertainty of proper preparation for all teams, with some teams unable to fully assemble as a training squad or play test matches for more than 12 months
- Ongoing challenges to the completion of the global certification process due to different and invisible international travel restrictions and national quarantine requirements
- Inability at this stage to guarantee the full presence of local and international fans at games (including player families), providing the level worthy of game transfer the women all over the world
- In addition, with the existing high risk threshold, there would be limited capacity to deal with any new risk that may have emerged in the remaining six months until the start. the competition, which could have eliminated the competition altogether rather than canceled it.
Rugby World Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: “Our hearts go out to the players, staff and fans who were preparing and looking forward to this year’s 2021 Rugby World Cup . We recognize that they will be extremely disappointed, but I would like to reassure them that the decision to postpone has been made entirely in their best interests, well-being and preparation and desire for organize a showcase competition that will be the ultimate cost of women’s rugby around the world.
“With the number of athletes and staff coming from far and wide, the recent developments of COVID-19 mean that it is not possible to guarantee an optimal position for all. prepare team for their peak event, with ongoing uncertainty regarding training and match preparation.
“The Rugby World Cup is the best thing, for the best, and as we have seen in recent weeks, changes to COVID-19 and ongoing locks show that it remains a fragile environment. global.
“The key players in the women’s game should make sure they get what they deserve, with the opportunity for their family and friends to attend, as well as the national and international rugby family in the space. Delaying each year should allow us to enjoy the benefits of the global vaccination program, reducing the burden on international travel requirements and within New Zealand itself.
“I would like to thank New Zealand Rugby and the New Zealand Government for their support. We will continue to work to ensure that all the conditions are in place for the biggest of the Rugby World Cup and I know New Zealand will play their full part.
“I would also like to reaffirm our commitment to the women’s game and invest over £ 2million in international team competition to ensure they are at the best possible level. 2022. ”
Dates for the postponed competition to be held in Auckland and Whangarei will be announced shortly after consultation with key stakeholders of the competition.