Sanzar considers 'Nine Nations' tournament

A proposed knockout tournament involving the world-leading rugby nations is to be considered at a meeting in Sydney this week, according to the New Zealand Sunday News newspaper.

The meeting of the South African, New Zealand and Australian rugby unions (Sanzar) will discuss the proposal for the concept of a Nine Nations competition that would involve New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy.