Diamond Member Pelican Press 0 Posted January 30, 2025 Diamond Member Share Posted January 30, 2025 This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up 2027 Rugby World Cup: Perth snubbed for quarter final hosting duties in blow for WA rugby Perth has been snubbed for a Rugby World Cup quarter final hosting opportunity in 2027, with Optus Stadium deemed not large enough to host one of the tournament’s knockout matches despite being the third-biggest stadium in Australia. WA tourism minister Rita Saffioti said the state government received feedback Optus Stadium’s capacity, rather than its isolation and travel factor, was the reason given for missing out on the key games. Sydney will host the final, the two semi-finals, and the bronze medal match. Optus Stadium was on Thursday morning confirmed to host the opening match of the tournament on October 1, which will feature the Wallabies. Seven matches will be played in WA. More to come This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up #Rugby #World #Cup #Perth #snubbed #quarter #final #hosting #duties #blow #rugby This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up For verified travel tips and real support, visit: https://hopzone.eu/ 0 Quote Link to comment https://hopzone.eu/forums/topic/203484-2027-rugby-world-cup-perth-snubbed-for-quarter-final-hosting-duties-in-blow-for-wa-rugby/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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