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Talks on reviving Nations Championship in Dublin

A clearer picture over the success of plans to reshape the global calendar is expected to emerge as rugby chiefs meet in Dublin on Tuesday evening to discuss the revived Nations Championship concept.
Rugby • 10 May 22

SANZAAR rue Nations Championship abandonment

Southern hemisphere rugby powers expressed their disappointment at the loss of the "golden opportunity" offered by the Nations Championship, the potentially transformative test competition which World Rugby abandoned.
Rugby • 20 Jun 19

World Rugby sets deadline for Nations C'ship decision

Global rugby chiefs face a deadline of Friday to back or shun World Rugby's Nations Championship plan.
Rugby • 18 Jun 19

World Rugby's €5.8b defence of Nations Championship

World Rugby has launched a defence of its under-fire Nations Championship concept, insisting the proposed annual tournament can earn the sport €5.86 billion in 12 years.
Rugby • 14 Mar 19

World Rugby defend their Nations Championship plans

World Rugby has made a strong defence of its plans to launch a global Nations Championship after Johnny Sexton led criticism for the new competition.
Rugby • 06 Mar 19

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