Hosting the men's and women's World Cups in the space of two years is Rugby Australia's ticket back into the black.
All but guaranteed to stage the 2027 men's edition, Australia has now also been named as World Rugby's preferred host of the 2029 women's global showpiece.
RA chief Andy Marinos estimates the two events would bring between 50 and 60 million dollars to the cash-strapped governing body and help return the sport to its glory days down under.
