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Published 17:48 26 Jan 2019 GMT
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Interestingly, the Mail report that the IRFU are not in favour of some key aspects of the World Rugby League proposal. The report states:
"World Rugby see a concept that would essentially reduce the Six Nations to the European League for a global tournament that concludes with the crowning of a world champion every year as a way of redistributing the wealth between the Northern and Southern Hemisphere countries, with the financial difficulties being endured by New Zealand, Australia and South Africa well documented."
A lot of the TV deals for the major rugby championships wrap up in 2021 so how the game will be broadcast will also be up for debate. There is 'a possibility of a deal that takes international rugby off terrestrial television and on to pay-per-view'.
World Rugby gets approximately 90% of its revenue, the report claims, from the World Cup, which is staged every four years. Consolidating and streamlining an annual league, with the best nations facing off more frequently, could prove a money-spinner and several broadcasters would be interested in bidding for rights.
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