World Cup fever

Rugby Union Weekly - A podcast by BBC Radio 5 Live

Sara Orchard is in Dublin as the next five World Cup hosts are announced. She chats to Red Roses captain Sarah Hunter and the RFU’s chief operating officer Sue Day after England were confirmed as hosts of the 2025 women’s World Cup. Sara also speaks to World Cup winner Phil Kearns about Australia being awarded the men’s and women’s tournament in 2027 and 2029. And you will also hear from World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin about the USA hosting in 2031 and 2033, and whether we will see the first billion dollar World Cup.