NRLA to bid for 2025 Rugby World Series hosting right

Posted : 05 October 2024

The Nigeria Rugby League Association (NRLA) has concluded plans to submit its bid to host the 2025 Rugby World Series.

The association will submit the bid to the International Rugby League Federation by next week, Wednesday.

The General Manager of NRLA, Isah Lawal-Saulawa, stated that following the impressive performance of the national women's rugby league team, known as the Green Falcons, in the recently concluded qualifying match against Kenya for the Women’s 2025 World Series, the country now stands a strong chance of hosting the World Series next year.

After playing two matches against Kenya in Nairobi, Nigeria secured a spot in next year’s World Series.

"Having qualified for this stage, Nigeria is now in a position to bid to host the 2025 World Series. We are ready to take the next step and bring the World Series home.

"Securing the bid would be a monumental achievement, not just for rugby but for Nigeria’s international sporting reputation. We extend our gratitude to our sponsors for their unwavering support in the growth of Rugby League in Nigeria."

Lawal-Saulawa, however, reiterated that the association would submit the bid next week but called on the Ministry of Sports Development to provide the necessary support to secure the hosting rights.

"We need federal backing to win this bid, and they should also ensure the Green Falcons have access to top-tier facilities to compete at their best in the World Series.

"We can’t just host for the sake of it; we want to host and qualify for the Rugby World Cup in 2026," he said.

The NRLA also called on all Nigerians to join in celebrating this achievement and to rally behind the bid to host the 2025 World Series, a milestone event that will showcase Nigeria’s sporting talents to the world.

Meanwhile, the NRLA welcomed the victorious Green Falcons for their outstanding performance in Kenya, celebrating their triumphant victory over Kenya to win the Middle East and Africa Championship.

The team recently returned home to a well-deserved celebration parade, with a band of supporters accompanying them as they carried the championship trophy.

The Green Falcons have made history by becoming the first nation from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region to qualify for the 2025 IRL World Series.

Their success on the international stage sets a new benchmark for Nigerian sports and paves the way for even greater achievements.

Speaking on this momentous occasion, Lawal-Saulawa remarked, "We are immensely proud of the Green Falcons. They have demonstrated determination, passion, and skill in their historic win against Kenya.

"As the first nation to represent the MEA region at the World Series, they have placed Nigeria at the center of the rugby league world. This victory should be celebrated across the country," he concluded.

NRLA to bid for 2025 Rugby World Series hosting right

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