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PARIS – The controversial Nations Championship will go ahead from 2026 following a narrow vote by the World Council, while Rugby Australia has been successful in a date change for the 2027 World Cup.
The Roar understands rugby’s powerbrokers have agreed to Rugby Australia’s request to shift the start of the 2027 World Cup two weeks later than planned to give the tournament clean air after the NRL and AFL finals. It is thought European club owners, particularly in France, were initially resistant to the change due to its impact on their competitions.
The Council has also agreed to change the number of teams for the 2027 tournament from 20 to 24, according to sources.
World Rugby chiefs Bill Beaumont and Alan Gilpin are scheduled to…
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