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'Value for money': ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says Canberra won't break bank for 2027 rugby World Cup

Chris Dutton
February 26 2022 - 4:30am
Canberra will miss out on World Cup action in 2027. Picture: Getty Images
Canberra will miss out on World Cup action in 2027. Picture: Getty Images

The ACT government has defended its long-term vision for elite sport and the prospect of being absent as a host at a third World Cup, saying it will target a wide-range of events but it won't break the bank to get them.

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Chris Dutton

Chris Dutton

Sport editor

Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au

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