MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia's bid to host the 2021 women's Rugby World Cup would see the tournament steer clear of major cities and instead be based in the port of Newcastle and surrounding Hunter region, Rugby Australia said on Wednesday.
Australia is bidding to host the women's tournament for the first time, having staged the 2003 men's showpiece and co-hosted the inaugural 1987 edition with New Zealand.
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