By Priscilla Jepchumba RFU CEO Bill Sweeney has stated that London would be a better option than Qatar as the natural destination for the start of the finals of
RFU CEO Bill Sweeney has stated that London would be a better option than Qatar as the natural destination for the start of the finals of the new Nations Championship in international rugby.
World Rugby announced the introduction of the biennial Nations Championship, set to debut in 2026. Last June, reports suggested that Qatar was close to securing an eight-year deal to host the finals series, but negotiations fell through. “A lot of it was around the inaugural finals weekend for a tournament that we think has got huge potential to grow value and grow fan interest going forward, then perhaps it should be in a more accessible environment and maybe in an area with an established rugby market. So that was a conversation,” said Sweeney.
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