World Rugby has approved several key changes and a new 12-strong biennial competition.

The concept will start in 2026 and bring together the Six Nations teams, Sanzaar sides and two others in the Pacific such as Japan and Fiji.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what this might mean for the future of rugby.

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World Rugby has approved several key changes and a new 12-strong biennial competition.
The concept will start in 2026 and bring together the Six Nations teams, Sanzaar sides and two others in the Pacific such as Japan and Fiji.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what this might mean for the future of rugby.
LISTEN ABOVE

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