Auckland Out of the next Americas Cup

Auckland is out of the running to host the next America's Cup. Despite winning the event five times the Kiwis have only managed to host it on three occasions and only twice have they been able to invite an international audience thanks to the global pandemic. Little surprise that the locals are very upset that once again they are unable to reap the rewards of an impressive performance by the home team that has made them the second most successful of all time. Matt Sheahan considers why the Auckland plan has come to nothing and where the Cup might be hosted in 2027. Plus, other Cup news, gossip and speculation.