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World Rugby chief: 'No sitting still' as sport eyes US ahead of 2031 World Cup

World Rugby chair Brett Robinson told AFP the sport must keep evolving to grow, naming the United States as a key challenge ahead of the 2031 World Cup.

Published Apr 19, 2026, 12:40 PM EDT | WFMZZ

World Rugby chair Brett Robinson told AFP the sport "can't sit still" if it wants to grow. He said that growing rugby includes conquering the "challenge" presented by the United States as the sport prepares for the 2031 World Cup.