The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced that the 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup will be held in England. Three years ago the event was held in Edmonton, Canada and this time, it is England’s turn. Both England and Germany were bidding to host to event, but England was favored because the International Rugby Board hopes that it will help solidify the validity of the sport.

“The tournament would be best positioned to elevate the women’s game to new heights.”  Said Bernard Lapasset of the IRB.

Qualifying for the Women’s Rugby World Cup is set to start before 2009 ends and will continue until the games commence. The event will be a twelve-nation tournament and will showcase women rugby players from all parts of the globe.

In 2006 the Black Ferns from New Zealand were the ones to take the Rugby World Cup gold. England went home with the silver. The French team triumphed over the Canadians during the battle for bronze. Next year’s event is being built up to attract much deserved attention from the public and the sporting world.

On the other hand, qualification rounds for the Rugby World Cup Sevens for Women 2009 are not under process in Dubai. Eleven of the sixteen spots have already been filled up.