Inaugural World Club Cup on course for 2028 launch as talks reach advanced stage

Rugby union's inaugural World Club Cup is on course to launch in 2028 as talks over the new competition reach an advanced stage. Pic Credit: Dan Sheridan, Inpho.

Rugby union's inaugural World Club Cup is on course to launch in 2028 as talks over the new competition reach an advanced stage.

All five leagues involved in the four-week tournament that will be hosted in the northern hemisphere in June are in support of the concept being driven by European Professional Club Rugby, the PA news agency understands.