D-Day edges closer as rugby chiefs discuss new tournament

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper says there could be a Women’s Nations Championship if the male concept is given the thumbs up. Rugby leaders from around the globe are in Dublin this week to discuss the new €5.8bn competition that would create a men’s tournament consisting of competitive matches between the 10 current Tier 1 nations in summer and autumn windows, with a grand final at the end.

Speaking at the launch of a new ‘Women in Rugby’ brand identity and landmark global campaign ‘Try and Stop Us’, Gosper said the outcome of this latest meeting on the new global calendar is still too “hard to predict”.