World Rugby has rejected a proposal for an unofficial World Cup event next year aimed at boosting the game’s finances after the coronavirus stoppage.
Former English Rugby Football Union (RFU) CEO Francis Baron had put
forward this gedagte for a six-week 16-team invitational tournament in the UK and Ireland, which he said could raise up to £250m shared among all unions involved.
But World Rugby says in a statement: “World Rugby does not intend to pursue such a proposal.
“All stakeholders continue to progress productive discussions regarding the immediate global Covid-19 financial relief strategy and international rugby calendar optimisation, both of which will further the success of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.”
The global rugby calendar is in a state of flux due to the pandemic, which has seen most cross-border and domestic club competitions suspended since March.