Rugby chief expresses disappointment at abandoned 'Nations Champions' plans

World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont has expressed his disappointment the game's global governing body abandoned plans for a new 'Nations Championship'. But Beaumont vowed World Rugby will continue to explore ways to expand existing competition structures.

Beaumont said: "World Rugby undertook this important project with the best interests of the global game at heart in line with our vision to grow the sport as a game for all.