Representatives from the Six Nations, Sanzaar (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina Rugby) and World Rugby are poised to meet for crucial talks in Dublin regarding a biennial north v south competition, which would fully launch in 2026. It would be the sport's biggest overhaul since the dawn of professionalism in 1995.
The competition, which would not be played in World Cup or British & Irish Lions years, is a revamp of the Nations Championship which was proposed in 2019. While that was doomed to failure, a well-placed source said the latest format has been “broadly agreed by all parties”, including the players. In 2019 there was significant opposition from the players’union amid welfare concerns, and while there are hurdles to be overcome there is optimism progress will be made this week.
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