Overview
- World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin is in Argentina for technical meetings assessing the country's ability to host the 2035 tournament.
- UAR President Gabriel Travaglini is leading the sessions, joined by Félix Páez Molina, Agustín Pichot and Sol Iglesias.
- The Unión Argentina de Rugby is coordinating with Sudamérica Rugby and the unions of Brazil, Chile and Uruguay, with those neighbors considered for potential sub-host roles.
- UAR leaders describe the effort as a federal, legacy-driven project aimed at reflecting rugby’s growth across the country and region.
- Reported rivals for 2035 include Spain, Japan, Italy and a possible Gulf joint bid, with World Rugby set to appoint the host in November 2027 and Australia 2027 and the United States 2031 already confirmed.