Rugby chiefs to discuss revived Nations Championship proposal

Rugby chiefs are meeting to discuss the revived Nations Championship concept (Brian Lawless/PA)

A clearer picture over the success of plans to reshape the global calendar is expected to emerge as rugby chiefs meet in Dublin on Tuesday evening to discuss the revived Nations Championship concept.

Attempts to launch the biennial format between teams from the northern and southern hemispheres that would begin in 2026 and take place outside of World Cup and Lions years were unsuccessful three years ago.