Hey rugby fans, get ready for an exciting tournament coming to Spain! The La Vila International Rugby Cup, backed and funded by World Rugby, is set to take place at Villajoyosa’s El Pantano stadium. It’s going to be a thrilling event with four nations competing against each other. The tournament will kick off on 11 November with USA facing Brazil, followed by Spain playing Canada. And guess what? There will be a third-place play-off and a final on 18 November. So mark your calendars and grab your tickets because you don’t want to miss out!
All four nations participating in the tournament came close to competing at Rugby World Cup 2023, and now they are gearing up for the next cycle of qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. It’s an exciting time for rugby enthusiasts!
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont highlighted the importance of regular competitive matches between performance unions. These matches not only allow teams to improve their skills but also increase competitiveness across the board. World Rugby is working hard to create and fund opportunities like the La Vila International Rugby Cup to achieve this goal.
The Mayor of Villajoyosa, Marcos Zaragoza, expressed his excitement about hosting the tournament. He mentioned the magnificent facilities, enviable weather, and the city’s commitment to supporting the event. Mayor Zaragoza believes that this tournament will put Villajoyosa on the map and attract rugby fans from all over the world.
Guillem Carrión, President of La Vila Rugby Club, expressed his pride in hosting an international competition of this stature in Spain. He believes that for four days in November, La Vila will be at the epicentre of world rugby, and the name of Villajoyosa will be known worldwide.
Now, let’s talk about the match schedule. On 11 November, USA will take on Brazil, and Spain will face Canada. The matches will be intense, and the teams will give it their all to secure a spot in the final. And speaking of the final, it will take place on 18 November, where the winner of Match 1 will battle against the winner of Match 2. Who will emerge victorious? We can’t wait to find out!
The upcoming test matches are crucial for the development of rugby in Brazil. Mariana Miné, CEO of Confederação Brasileira de Rugby, expressed the importance of facing other emerging teams like the USA, Canada, and Spain. These matches will provide valuable experience for Brazilian players and contribute to their long-term development.
Nathan Bombrys, CEO of Rugby Canada, is thrilled to send Canada’s men’s rugby team to Spain. The players are excited to be back on the pitch representing their country. Bombrys thanked World Rugby and the Spanish Rugby Union for organizing this competition.
USA head coach Scott Lawrence is grateful for the opportunity to spend additional time together as a team. They have been preparing for the test matches and aim to build positive momentum for the future.
So, rugby fans, get ready for an action-packed tournament in Spain. It’s going to be a celebration of the sport, with top teams battling it out for glory. Don’t miss your chance to witness history in the making at the La Vila International Rugby Cup!