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Amy Morgan

The U.S. is named a Rugby World Cup host

Naya Tapper of the USA is tackled by Camille Grassineau (left) and Elodie Poublan of France during the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup third-place match in Belfast. The U.S. will host the women's tournament for the first time in 2033. (David Rogers / Getty Images)

The United States has won its bid to host the Rugby World Cup for the first time: the men's tournament in 2031 and the women's in 2033.

World Rugby announced the next round of host countries as ushering in a "golden decade for the sport," tapping veteran hosts England (women's World Cup in 2025) and Australia (2027 men's and 2029 women's tournaments) in addition to the U.S.

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