Ex-tennis pro Megan Rose appointed to lead 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup in US
Megan Rose, a former tennis professional and USTA executive, has been appointed as the managing director for the 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup in the United States. This marks the first time the tournament will be hosted on American soil.
Why it matters
The appointment is a significant step in the growth of rugby in the US, as the country prepares to host one of the world's largest sporting events.
Megan Rose has held several high-ranking positions in tennis. Photograph: Javier Aguila Megan Rose has held several high-ranking positions in tennis. Photograph: Javier Aguila Rugby World Cup Ex-tennis pro Megan Rose appointed to lead 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup in US Tournament coming to the US for the first time
Rose says tournament is a huge opportunity
Prefer the Guardian on Google World Rugby has appointed Megan Rose, an American tennis pro turned United States Tennis Association (USTA) executive, as managing director of the 2031 men’s Rugby World Cup , a key appointment as the governing body prepares to host what is by some measures the third-biggest global sporting event on American soil for the first time.
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