Wallabies legend reveals shock bidders for 2027 Rugby World Cup and plans to take matches to New Zealand

Legendary Wallabies hooker Phil Kearns has revealed the bidders who challenged Australia to host the 2027 Rugby World Cup and initial plans to get New Zealand involved.Kearns is a Director on the Board of the Local Operating Company, which helped win the bid for the World Cup and will assist in delivering the 2027 tournament in Australia.The 57-year-old initially planned to run for the Rugby Australia CEO position for a second time before being convinced by Hamish McLennan to lead the World Cup campaign.Contenders for the 2027 World CupAppearing onThe Good, The Bad, The Rugby AUNZ podcast, Kearns revealed who rivalled Australia for the hosting rights of the tournament and that there were plans touted to take a few of the pool matches to New Zealand.The former Wallaby confirmed that the USA, who will host the 2031 showpiece, were in contention for the World Cupin 2027, but shockingly so were Russia.Russia have been banned from all international rugby events since their invasion of Ukrai...