England to host Rugby World Cup

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Gordon Brown has said that England’s successful bid to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup is a “fantastic achievement”.

The International Rugby Board voted at a meeting in Dublin today to make England, who won the tournament in 2003 and finished as runners-up in 2007, the host nation in six years’ time.

Earlier today, the Rugby League International Federation announced the UK will also host the next Rugby League World Cup, which will be held in 2013 to avoid a clash with the Olympics.

The Prime Minister said the two tournaments will be “tremendous” additions to a decade of major sporting events being held in the UK.

The PM said:

“I want to congratulate the RFU and everyone involved in the successful bid to bring the 2015 Rugby World Cup to England. This is a fantastic achievement. I’m sure the whole country will want to play their part in making this the most memorable of Rugby World Cups.

“I’d also like to say how pleased I am that the 2013 Rugby League World Cup will be held in the UK. It really is a great opportunity to inspire a generation of young people to play the game and together with Sport England’s £30million support for grassroots rugby, the sport has some exciting years to look forward to.

“This is yet another tremendous event to add to the country’s decade of sport and another chance to show our nation’s passion for sport and what world class facilities we have to offer. I’m sure it will be a tournament to remember.”