Rugby Union won’t be the same after 2026

A new international rugby tournament will be launched in 2026 and will change the face of the sport forever.

SANZAAR and Six Nations Rugby have worked in partnership, alongside global rugby stakeholders, to forge a new international rugby competition that will that will be played in the existing July and November test windows from 2026.

“Two spaces have been reserved for invitational Unions to join the SANZAAR teams,” the statement adds. Establishing the two competitions will pave the way for promotion and relegation matches, contributing towards a valuable pathway for teams, and will support ambitions to sustain and grow the global game.The introduction of the new elite international competition is testament to the strong ambition across all parties, motivated by delivering context and a stronger narrative around the July and November windows, that can excite players and bring new fans to the game.

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