Samoa's Ala'alatoa unconvinced by Nations Cup proposal
Samoa captain Michael Ala'alatoa isn't convinced that the newly-proposed Nations Cup will help close the gap on Tier One countries.
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World Rugby changes open pathways for smaller nations
PARIS: It has been a long time coming, and it will be a long time until its benefits are felt, but rugby's administrators seem to have finally found a way to untie the Gordian Knot that has seen the game forever hopelessly biased towards its traditional powers.
World Rugby changes open pathway for smaller nations
PARIS: It has been a long time coming, and it will be a long time until its benefits are felt, but rugby's administrators seem to have finally found a way to untie the Gordian Knot that has seen the game forever hopelessly biased towards its traditional powers.
Andrew Goodman: World Rugby's Nations Championship is 'a work in progress'
Andrew Goodman believes World Rugby's new 'Nations Championship' could have a positive effect on the game, but only if Tier 2 sides can still get exposure to games against Tier 1 opposition.
World Rugby announces 24-team World Cup, new Nations League
It is a major reform of a sport that is struggling to provide meaningful opportunities to smaller unions, and comes at a time when the likes of Portugal and Fiji have shown the promise of Tier Two sides at the World Cup in France.
World Rugby confirms 24-team World Cup from 2027, 'Nations Cup' from 2026
The men's Rugby World Cup will enlarge from 20 nations to 24 for its next edition in Australia in 2027, World Rugby announced on Tuesday.
Rugby World Cup to be expanded to 24 teams
The World Rugby Council has approved a new aligned international calendar, expanded 24-team men's World Cup and a top division of 12 teams in a biennial Nations League concept from 2026 that will have promotion and relegation, but only from 2030.
World Rugby announces expanded World Cup and new Nations League
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