Vancouver is among the cities that have submitted letters of Intent to continue in the host city selection process for the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in the United States.

Vancouver was the lone Canadian name among the 27 "cities and areas" released by World Rugby at the United by Rugby Summit in Chicago, on the eve of Saturday's test match between the second-ranked New Zealand All Blacks and No. 3 Ireland at Soldier Field.

The other applicants are Arizona, Atlanta, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles region, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, New York/New Jersey, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, St. Louis and Washington D.C.

Over the next 14 months

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