Adelaide lands key matches in Women's Rugby World Cup bid

Adelaide has secured a prominent role in Australia's bid to host the Women's Rugby World Cup, with Adelaide Oval nominated as a semi-final and quarter-final venue that would bring some of the tournament's most significant matches to South Australia and deliver an estimated economic benefit of $45 million to the state over the tournament period.

Premier Peter Malinauskas welcomed the nomination, describing it as recognition of Adelaide Oval's quality as a major event venue and of South Australia's track record in delivering major international sporting events. The government has committed to the infrastructure and operational support guarantees required by World Rugby for the SA venue nomination.

The tournament bid is being advanced by Rugby Australia in partnership with state governments and has received federal government backing that Tourism Australia has supported with a significant marketing contribution to the international promotional campaign that accompanies the bid submission.

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