Minister for Sport Stuart Ayers MP added: “We are committed to attracting world class sporting events not only for Sydney but regional New South Wales. Securing the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup puts women’s sport front and centre in achieving our 10 World Cups in 10 years strategy."

Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Nuatali Nelmes said: “Novocastrians love their Rugby with huge crowds turning out to support the Wallabies’ during their weeklong training camp in Newcastle last year.

"Hosting the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup would be one of the biggest ever sporting events for our city, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from both interstate as well as around the world. 

“The City of Newcastle was proud to host the Matildas for a friendly against Brazil in 2017 and our community responded by setting an Australian record for an international women's soccer game. 

“I’m confident that Newcastle would smash records as the host of the 2021 Women’s’ Rugby World Cup too.” 

Maitland Mayor, Cr Loretta Baker added: “I’m incredibly proud that our city is part of the Rugby Australia bid for the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

"This is a huge opportunity for our city to co-host such an inspiring world class sporting event. I think Australia is #Ready and I know Maitland is #Ready.
 
“Our city has a strong sporting pedigree as well as an enviable reputation in delivering high class events. Given the opportunity, Maitland will shine, providing the elite athletes and visitors a world class welcome and a lifetime of memories".

World Rugby is expected to announce the winner of the right to host the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup in November.