URC chiefs considering developing women's championship

Such a competition could have a positive impact on the quality of match readiness for Test rugby with Ireland’s continuing amateur structure a concern given the inequities of the current TikTok Women’s Six Nations and the failure of the national side to qualify for this year’s World Cup in New Zealand.

URC CEO Martin Anayi 

A Women’s United Rugby Championship could help to create a more competitive TikTok Six Nations and is being discussed by competition organisers, its chief executive Martin Anayi has revealed.

Anayi was talking to media on Tuesday as the men’s URC reaches its penultimate round of league action before the play-offs and was positive in his response when asked about the potential for a women’s equivalent.