RUGBY WORLD CUP AND RUGBY IN THE OLYMPICS

That this House welcomes the decision to award the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the world's third largest sporting event, to the Rugby Football Union; notes the wide appeal of rugby union as the fastest growing team sport in England and its general appeal across the UK; recognises the positive impact the Rugby World Cup will have on participation levels, spectator numbers and the wider UK economy; wishes the organising team every success in its delivery; and further welcomes the decision by the International Olympic Committee to include Rugby 7s in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games.