Northern hemisphere rugby could be set for a significant makeover as clubs discuss a new 'super league' concept involving South Africa. With English clubs feeling the financial pressure, with Wasps, Worcester Warriors and London Irish all going under, a competition involving the Premiership, the United Rugby Championship [Ireland, Wales, Scotland and South Africa], the Six Nations and British & Irish Lions pooling their resources to reduce competition costs and increase commercial attractiveness to investors, has been under discussion during the Rugby World Cup in France.
Sports news you may have missed - Oct 20
Sports news you may have missed - Oct 20
Sports news you may have missed - Oct 20
Northern hemisphere rugby could be set for a significant makeover as clubs discuss a new 'super league' concept involving South Africa. With English clubs feeling the financial pressure, with Wasps, Worcester Warriors and London Irish all going under, a competition involving the Premiership, the United Rugby Championship [Ireland, Wales, Scotland and South Africa], the Six Nations and British & Irish Lions pooling their resources to reduce competition costs and increase commercial attractiveness to investors, has been under discussion during the Rugby World Cup in France.