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A new global rugby competition has been formally launched. Organizers say it can 'redefine' the game

Yahoo Sports•Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:37:53 AM
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A new global rugby tournament has been officially launched, featuring teams from the Six Nations and the Rugby Championship. The tournament will see England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, and Italy compete against Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, along with invited teams Fiji and Japan. This initiative is described by organizers as a 'tectonic shift in the sport', with the potential to redefine rugby's future, according to Tom Harrison, CEO of Six Nations Rugby.
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