Dublin meeting over World League plans

World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont has called a meeting to discuss the future of the international game amidst controversy over plans for a World League. Representatives from all tier-one countries, along with Fiji, Japan, and the players’ union, will gather in Dublin later this month.

A statement released by Beaumont read: “In light of continued speculation and commentary, I am convening a meeting of chairmen and CEOs from tier-one unions, Fiji and Japan, and player representatives in Dublin later this month to consider the way forward for an annual international competition.