'A real appetite to make it happen' - Club World Cup could take place in 2028

EPCR welcomed representatives from every club in its competitions for a stakeholders conference in Toulouse this week

McKay says several rugby nations seem positively interested in the idea of a Club World Cup.

A Club World Cup could be established by 2028 as a "real warmth" to develop the concept grows, according to European Professional Club Rugby chairman Dominic McKay.

Earlier this week, the EPCR welcomed representatives from every club in its competitions as well as those from the United Rugby Championship, Ligue Nationale de Rugby and Premiership Rugby along with international governing bodies Six Nations Rugby, World Rugby and the women's game for a stakeholders conference in Toulouse.