FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Women's Six Nations Championship - England v Ireland - Castle Park, Doncaster, Britain - February 23, 2020 England's Poppy Cleall picks up the ball in a line out Action Images via Reuters/Molly Darlington/File Photo
(Reuters) - The postponed women's 2021 Rugby World Cup will now be held in New Zealand from Oct. 8 to Nov. 12 next year, the sport's global governing body said in a statement on Wednesday.
The tournament was originally scheduled for September and October this year but in March it was postponed until 2022 due to uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
