The long-awaited new global men's competition outside of the Rugby World Cup was approved on Tuesday to start in 2026.
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont hailed it as "an historic moment for our sport that sets us up collectively for success."Also, World Rugby approved 24 teams for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, the first expansion of the tournament since 1999. A reduced four-week pool stage will lead to a new knockout round of 16. Where the four new teams will come from is to be determined.
South America Rugby previously said it turned down an invite to join the Pacific Nations Cup because it expected the competition's value to diminish again when Japan and Fiji are tipped to leave for the new Nations Championship in 2026. Only two weeks ago, at the end of the pool stage in France where the likes of Fiji, Portugal, Samoa and debutant Chile shone, Beaumont said the new international calendar "will benefit the many, not the few."
Former World Rugby vice chairman Agustin Pichot also told the Daily Mail he believed "the old boys club" of tier one teams were looking out only for themselves.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Samsung SDI to supply EV batteries to Hyundai Motor starting 2026SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's Samsung SDI said on Monday it will supply Hyundai Motor with electric vehicle (EV) batteries for seven years starting 2026...
Read more »
Samsung SDI to supply EV batteries to Hyundai Motor starting 2026SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's Samsung SDI said on Monday it will supply Hyundai Motor with electric vehicle (EV) batteries for seven years starting 2026...
Read more »
Samsung SDI says to supply EV batteries to Hyundai Motor starting 2026Explore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Samsung SDI to supply EV batteries to Hyundai Motor starting 2026Explore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Malaysia gives nod for Australian miner Lynas to import, process rare earths until March 2026KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's government said Tuesday it will allow Lynas Rare Earth to continue to import and process rare earths until March...
Read more »
The theme of the new NBA season – old and reliable versus new and shinyThis is how the NBA works – one day you’re the centre of the universe; blink, and you’re a human prop in the marketing of the next big thing
Read more »