URC announces changes to European qualification
Organisers of the BKT United Rugby Championship have announced changes to their European qualification system which they say will now offer 'full meritocracy'.
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Organisers of the BKT United Rugby Championship have announced changes to their European qualification system which they say will now offer 'full meritocracy'.
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