England’s Rugby Football Union throws hat into the ring to host 2025 Women’s World Cup
There are now two countries bidding to stage the 10th edition of the showpiece women’s event with a decision coming in May 2022.
Global Sports Week Targets Youth -- Conferences & Conventions
Also: Inaugural SportsPro Asia later this month; Esports Venue Summit, Host City 2020 adjust to format change.
Esports Venue Summit Loses Face to Face Format -- Conferences & Conventions
Also: ISC Virtual Week from Dec. 7-11; Host City 2020 now virtual only
Sports Integrity Week Launches -- Conferences & Conventions
Also: 9th Annual Youth Sports Summit is virtual this year; Host City 2020 early bird rates end Sept. 4
Two Versions of Esports Venue Summit -- Conferences & Conventions
Also: SportAccord launches search for host cities; Host City 2020 returns to Glasgow in November
A Change of Venue for Sport Business Summit -- Conferences & Conventions
Also: Olympic Channel's Mark Parkman to speak at ISC 2020; IOC members sign up for Host City 2019.
New Home for Leaders Sport Business Summit -- Conferences & Conventions
Also: SPORTELMonaco the backdrop for the SPORTEL Awards;
New Zealand Crowned World Cup Champs
(ATR) New Zealand become the first nation to retain the World Cup after beating Australia 34-17 in a thrilling final at Twickenham.
Rugby World Cup Kicks Off; Transport Incident Sparks Chaos
(ATR) Rugby World Cup begins with a royal flourish but evening marred by transport chaos after match. Christian Radnedge reports.
Australia's women claim London 7s title
In one of the most thrilling finishes to a women series final, Australia claimed round five of this year's series in London, beating Canada with a last-gasp try in Twickenham.
