World Rugby

World Rugby


#01 World Rugby: Rugby World Cups past present and future

December 22, 2014

Rugby World Cup - Past and Future - Ahead of what promises to be a record-breaking tournament in England, a distinguished panel moderated by TV presenter Gabby Logan, gathered in London to look forward to Rugby World Cup 2015. With Japan Rugby 2019 preparing to be the first Asian host, the panel discussed the importance of planning, innovation, delivery and legacy on past and future Rugby World Cups as the tournament prepares to reach out to a new frontier.
Panel members included Alan Gilpin, Head of Rugby World Cup, Debbie Jevans, England Rugby 2015 CEO, Steve Tew, New Zealand Rugby CEo and Akira Shimazu, Japan Rugby 2019.