In a recent statement, the IRFU dismissed rumors of considering a switch to play a Six Nations game in the US. This decision comes despite World Rugby's efforts to spread the sport globally and tap into the growing market in the United States.
According to an interview with The Daily Telegraph and The Times, World Rugby's chief executive Alan Gilpin suggested that moving a match like Ireland v Italy to the US could be beneficial for the sport. He used the example of this particular game as it would resonate with expatriate fans in the US, helping to further establish rugby in the region.
Gilpin emphasized the potential economic benefits of hosting a Six Nations game in the US, citing the success of Ireland's previous matches against New Zealand in Chicago. In 2016, Ireland beat the All Blacks in front of a capacity crowd of 60,000 at Soldier Field, and their rematch in 2025 also proved to be commercially successful.
However, the IRFU has made it clear that there are currently no plans or discussions about moving any Six Nations matches to the US.
_Based on reporting by BBC Sport. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cddvmqvqzq7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss_
