New Zealand Rugby has shouldered arms to reports Qatar has offered up more than a billion-and-a-half dollars to host the finals of rugby's new Nations Championship from 2026.

A new report claims the gulf state wants the rights to 'finals weekend' of the tournament across four editions spanning eight years.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the situation further.

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New Zealand Rugby has shouldered arms to reports Qatar has offered up more than a billion-and-a-half dollars to host the finals of rugby's new Nations Championship from 2026.
A new report claims the gulf state wants the rights to 'finals weekend' of the tournament across four editions spanning eight years.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains the situation further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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