PRO12 bosses want Six Nations moved to accommodate US plans

Guinness PRO12 bosses are determined to realign rugby's global season before progressing plans to create a franchise in the USA.

Tue, 23 Aug, 2016 - 18:01

Guinness PRO12 bosses are determined to realign rugby's global season before progressing plans to create a franchise in the USA.

The PRO12's managing director Martin Anayi has insisted the RBS 6 Nations should be shifted back at least three weeks to solve the global fixture pile-up.

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