Houston among hopefuls to host men’s, women’s Rugby World Cups

Houston could be part of a U.S. bid to host upcoming men’s and women’s Rugby World Cup events.

USA Rugby last week launched its formal bid for the U.S. to host the future events, the first time a nation has bid on both the menʼs and womenʼs Rugby World Cups together. If the U.S. is chosen, it would be the first time a men’s Rugby World Cup has been held in North or South America.

The organization said 28 regions in all — from Houston to the San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. — are…