{"id":580395,"date":"2026-04-03T22:05:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/580395\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T22:05:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T22:05:10","slug":"inaugural-world-rugby-nations-cup-coming-to-edmonton-in-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/580395\/","title":{"rendered":"Inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup coming to Edmonton in July"},"content":{"rendered":"

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International rugby is coming back to Edmonton this summer.<\/p>\n

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The inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup<\/a> will bring elite competition to the city in July.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not just another set of games this is a brand new international tournament,\u201d said Nathan Bombrys, Rugby Canada<\/a> CEO.<\/p>\n

Canada\u2019s Men\u2019s Rugby Team will plain Spain on July 4. Then it\u2019s a double-header the following weekend on July 11 with Tonga taking on Spain followed by Canada vs. Portugal.<\/p>\n

The matches will be played at Clarke Stadium, which has capacity for more than 5,000 people.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis announcement is a huge win for our city. It brings world class rugby back to Edmonton and once again places us on the international stage,\u201d said Mayor Andrew Knack.<\/p>\n

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Twelve teams from six continents will play across the July and November windows. They all qualified for the men\u2019s rugby World Cup next year.<\/p>\n

For Edmontonian Austin Creighton, playing on home soil is always special.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re proud to represent not just Canada but this wonderful city as well,\u201d Creighton said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s important to have these games here, because it gives people \u2013 especially the younger generation \u2013 a chance to experience that next level of rugby up close.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The city estimates the event will generate about $7 million dollars in economic activity.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur visitor economy driven by sport is one of the fastest growing economic sectors in Alberta and Alberta is leading the country,\u201d Explore Edmonton CEO Tracy Bednard said.<\/p>\n

With extensive community programming planned throughout the event, it\u2019s a chance to grow the game here.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor our local clubs this is a major opportunity \u2013 with curtain raisers and half time activations \u2013 Edmonton\u2019s rugby community will be showcased on a national and international stage,\u201d said Rugby Alberta president, Chris Cooke.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the event are on sale now.<\/p>\n

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