Revised Rugby Champs one step closer
A revised edition of the 2020 Rugby Championship has moved a step closer after World Rugby approved a temporary window to accommodate the release of international players.
Watch: Beaumont backs New Zealand’s Super Rugby plans
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont joined Jeff Wilson, Sir John Kirwan and Mils Muliaina on Sky Sports New Zealand’s ‘The Breakdown’, to discuss plans around Test rugby being played later this year before also supporting New Zealand Rugby’s plans to involve the Pacific Islands in a refreshed Super Rugby competition.
SA rugby prospects: All you need to know
With various permutations to consider and competitions undergoing review, we wrap up the latest ‘need-to-know’ information about the Boks’ prospects and future plans for SA Rugby.
Premiership to accept extended Test window
English Premiership clubs have reluctantly accepted World Rugby’s plan to hold extra Test matches – including the Rugby Championship – during December.
Marinos: SA is a critical part of Sanzaar
Sanzaar chief executive Andy Marinos has outlined South Africa’s importance to the southern hemisphere alliance in terms of viewership and competitiveness.
Marinos: Critical that Rugby Champs takes place
Sanzaar chief executive Andy Marinos says it is critical for the well-being of all four member nations that the Rugby Championship goes ahead in some form in 2020.
Premiership unhappy with Rugby Champs window
Premiership Rugby has criticised World Rugby’s ‘unilateral decision’ to hold extra Test matches – including the Rugby Championship – during December.
Competitive action crucial for Bok players
Approval for the Rugby Championship to go ahead has heightened the importance of SA Rugby successfully kick-starting a revised domestic competition, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Watch: NZR boss on Super Rugby, Rugby Champs
On Sky Sports’ weekly show, ‘The Breakdown’, New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson chats about establishing a new Trans-Tasman competition in 2021 – which would exclude South African teams and include a Pacific Island team – and preparations for the Rugby Championship later this year.
Rugby Champs gets go-ahead
The Springboks look set to have the opportunity to defend their Rugby Championship crown after World Rugby approved the hosting of the competition in full in a single country over a reduced six-week period.
