World Rugby has signed off on plans for the Nations Championship, a new and controversial bi-annual international competition set to start in 2026.
from 2026, comprising a top division of 12 teams from the Six Nations and the southern hemisphere’s Rugby Championship, World Rugby said on Tuesday.
World Rugby’s council has reportedly approved a significant change to the international rugby calendar by giving the new Nations Championship the green light. The new Test rugby tournament will start in 2026 and be held every two years, with a northern versus southern hemisphere grand final.
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